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Ford Brothers isn't a firearms dealer—they're a general auction house that occasionally runs firearms and ammo sales alongside their primary business of real estate, equipment, and personal property auctions.

Ford Brothers has been running auctions since 1965. They're locally owned and operated, with five regional offices across Kentucky:

• •Somerset (headquarters): 3375 East Highway 80, Somerset, KY 42501
• •London, KY
• •Mt. Vernon, KY
• •Russell Springs, KY
• •Richmond, KY

They handle three main auction types:

Real Estate Auctions - Residential homes and lots - Waterfront/lake properties - Land and acreage - Doublewide homes

Equipment & Personal Property - Farm machinery and nursery equipment - Lawn equipment (zero-turn mowers, tractors) - Vehicles, motorcycles, trailers - Tools and shop equipment - Skid steer loaders and heavy equipment - Furniture, jewelry, coins, collectibles - Electronics and home decor

Firearms & Ammunition (Occasional) - Handguns and long guns sold online - Ammunition - Silver and precious metals - Example: "Firearms, Ammo & Silver at Absolute Online Auction" (February 9, 2026)

Bidding Options: - Online-only auctions (most common) - Live auctions with online bidding option - On-site bidding for select events

Online Auction Features: - 10% buyer's premium added to winning bid - Auto-extend feature: if a bid comes in the final 5 minutes, the clock resets to 5 minutes remaining - Staggered closing: large auctions close in batches (20-50 lots per minute, or 75-100 for larger sales) - Countdown timer shows when each lot closes

Preview & Pickup: - Preview times vary by auction (typically same day or days before closing) - Payment and pickup windows typically 12 noon to 5-6 PM on scheduled dates

Ford Brothers employs over 30 auctioneers and realtors. Key leadership includes:

Designations explained: - CAI = Certified Auctioneer Institute - CES = Certified E-Commerce Specialist - AMM = Auction Marketing Master - AARE = Appraisal and Assessment Real Estate

Ford Brothers holds membership in the MarkNet Alliance franchise network, which provides national exposure beyond their local Kentucky market.

They accept: - Real estate (residential, commercial, land) - Farm and heavy equipment - Vehicles and motorcycles - Household furniture and personal property - Jewelry, coins, collectibles - Tools and workshop equipment - Firearms and ammunition - Antiques and estate items

• •Firearms, Ammo & Silver: February 9, 2026, Somerset, KY (Online)
• •Farm Machinery & Equipment: February 4, 2026, Corbin, KY (Online)
• •Houses & Land: Multiple listings across Lancaster, Somerset, Glencoe, and Pineville, KY
• •Personal Property: January-February 2026, various locations

• •Drone Photography for property marketing
• •Online catalog viewing
• •Photo galleries for all lots
• •Email notifications for registered bidders
• •Account creation for bidding

Main Office (Somerset): - 3375 East Highway 80 - Somerset, KY 42501 - Phone: 606-679-2212 - Email: [email protected]

Regional Offices: - London: 606-878-7111 - Mt. Vernon: 606-256-4545 - Richmond: 859-353-4446

Bottom Line: Ford Brothers is a regional auction house, not a firearms dealer. They occasionally run firearms and ammo auctions as part of a much larger business that focuses on real estate, equipment, and estate sales across South Central and Southeast Kentucky.