Historic Firearm & Ammunition Auction

This timed online auction, conducted by Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc., featured a notable collection of historic firearms and ammunition curated for Marilyn Phillips. The auction ran from June 21 through July 16, 2024, with staggered closing at 3 items per minute.

The catalog (118 lots total) included:

• •Rifles: International Harvester M1 Garand, WWII-era Remington 1902-A3, Mossberg 173 and 385T models
• •Shotguns: Stevens double barrel, W. Moore & Co London Fine Twist
• •Vintage firearms: J. Stevens & Co tip-up .22
• •Ammunition: Tons of various calibers and vintages
• •Edged tools: Knives and related items

Online-only format with dynamic closing: - 2-minute extension automatically triggered whenever a bid came in within the final 2 minutes - Staggered close at 3 items per minute to mimic live auction pace - 13% buyer's premium added to all winning bids

Firearms and ammunition restricted to Missouri residents only. Buyer must present valid Missouri state ID matching the invoice at pickup. Age requirement: 18+ for firearms purchase.

Knives could be shipped (USPS rates plus $5 per box handling fee), but all firearms and ammunition were pickup-only at the North Kansas City office.

Pickup occurred Wednesday, July 17th from 12-2 PM at:

Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc. 1440 Iron Street North Kansas City, MO 64116

Payment was automatic via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) at auction close. No refunds issued for items not picked up during scheduled times.

• •Bid Increments:
• •$100-$149.99: $5 increments
• •$150-$4,999.99: $100 increments
• •$5,000-$9,999.99: $1,000 increments
• •$10,000+: $100 increments

• •Contact Information:
• •Missouri: 816-781-1134
• •Kansas: 913-378-1134
• •Toll Free: 877-781-1134
• •Email: [email protected]