Centurion Auctions

Centurion Auctions runs specialized firearm and militaria sales from their Tallahassee gallery. Their December 2024 event is a 2-session auction offering 1,300+ total lots. Each session is its own distinct catalog—you register separately for each one.

Session breakdown: - Session 1: Collector Modern, Tactical & Sporting (11am EST, Dec 20) - Session 2: Collector Military Surplus, NFA Firearms, Antique & Accessories (11am EST, Dec 21)

Session 2 alone brings 665+ lots to market.

They source firearms and collections from individuals, estates, trusts, and dealers nationwide. The inventory spans:

Firearm categories: - Pistols, revolvers, rifles, carbines, sniper rifles - NFA items: suppressors, short-barrel rifles, short-barrel shotguns, destructive devices - Flare guns and specialized military hardware

Notable makes & models:

Specific examples from recent auctions: 1878 Colt Model 1873 Revolver, WWI German FWK 4-Barrel 26.5mm Flare Pistol, Norinco NDM-86 7.62mm Sniper Rifle, 1943 Remington 03-A4 Sniper Rifle, Israeli FN 98K 7.62mm, Benelli M4, Advanced Armament M4-2000 Suppressors, SilencerCo Sparrow 22.

Global sourcing: Firearms from Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, and more.

Bidding options: - Online absentee bids (place before auction, system executes automatically) - Live internet bidding (stream the action in real-time) - Telephone bids (submit 24+ hours ahead) - In-person bidding at their Tallahassee gallery

Absentee bidding is useful if you can't attend live—leave your highest and best bid and the system handles incrementals. Bid increments range from $10 (bids under $400) to $2,000+ (bids over $100k).

• •Buyer's premium: 22.5% added to hammer price plus Florida sales tax.

Lot viewing available by appointment. Schedule online at CenturionAuctions.com (under "Buy" menu) or call 386-868-2889 ext. 5. They answer questions via email ([email protected]) and online messaging too.

Domestic shipping: - Handled in-house or via 3rd party (UPS Store, FedEx, USPS) - All shipments include mandatory insurance, tracking, signature delivery - Allow up to 14 business days for packing after payment clears - Shipping invoiced separately from purchase - No refunds on shipping claims after 7 days of delivery

International shipping: - USPS, UPS, or DHL - Cannot be insured—sent at buyer's risk - Auctioneer reserves right to require buyer's own shipping arrangement

Local pickup: - In-person at gallery by appointment - Must occur within 15 days of auction end

All Federal and State firearms laws apply. Out-of-state buyers purchasing modern firearms must use a Licensed Firearms Dealer in their state for transfer. $5 transfer fee per firearm through Centurion.

• •NFA/Class 3 firearms require:
• •$200 federal tax (paid at purchase)
• •ATF Form 4, fingerprint card, Form 5330.20
• •State/local permits if required
• •BATFE approval (up to 120+ days)
• •Tax stamp issued upon approval

Centurion provides all necessary forms. Note: California, Delaware, Hawaii and other states prohibit private ownership of machine guns.

They buy collections outright for immediate payment or accept consignments. Services include:

• •Complimentary pickup and transport for significant collections
• •Direct purchase alternative to consignment

• •Contact for selling: [email protected] | 850-294-7121

Invoices sent by email within 48 hours of auction closing. Payment due within 7 days. Accepted: cash, check, bank wire, MasterCard, Visa. Full invoice payment required—no partial payments. Florida residents pay applicable sales tax.

"Catalog includes 666+ lots. Register and bid online now. Pre-bidding is open. Live online auction begins at 11am Eastern on December 21st 2024."