Alderfer Auction - Firearms

Alderfer Auction has been handling firearm sales, appraisals, and estate liquidations since 1965. What started as a general auction house evolved into a specialized operation with deep expertise in firearms valuation and sale.

Alderfer holds a Federal Firearms Dealer (FFL) license plus a Class 3 SOT License, meaning they're fully authorized to handle regulated firearm transfers and NFA items. Every transaction complies with Local, State, and Federal regulations—important when you're dealing with collectible, antique, or Class 3 firearms.

Firearms Auctions & Online Sales - Handle 60,000+ firearms over their history (military, antique, collectible, modern sporting, handguns, shotguns, long guns) - Every auction includes an online component with worldwide bidding access - Accept live floor bids, phone bids, and absentee bids - Professional cataloging, photography, and historical research for each piece - Recent notable sales: Colt Python revolver ($6,000), Browning Citori shotgun ($10,800), matched pair of antique Purdey dueling pistols ($18,000)

Firearms Appraisals - Written appraisals for insurance coverage - Estate division and equitable distribution valuations - Bankruptcy liquidation assessments - Fair market value documentation

Estate Planning & Liquidation - Full estate handling for firearms collections of any size - From single-piece sales to collections of thousands - Year-round consignment and buyout opportunities

Related Firearms Accessories & Sporting Equipment - Reloading equipment - Ammunition - Optics and scopes - Hunting knives - Outdoor apparel

• •Barry Doremus - Firearms Specialist & Cataloger (joined 2017)
• •32 years in the firearms industry
• •Expertise: Antique military firearms, modern collectibles, militaria
• •Specializes in Civil War history and early American military pieces
• •Email: [email protected]

• •Grant Souder - Sales Associate (joined 2019)
• •Firearms, equipment, vehicles, and general estate specialist
• •Background in retail sales and equipment management
• •Email: [email protected]

Contact: 215-393-3000 | [email protected] | Fax: 215-368-9055

1. Submit items - Complete consignment form with photos and description 2. Free valuation - Specialists review condition and provide preliminary estimate 3. Professional preparation - Items cataloged, photographed, researched for provenance 4. Global marketing - Online advertising, email campaigns, targeted promotions reach collectors worldwide 5. Multiple bidding methods - Live floor, online, phone, or absentee bids 6. State-of-the-art accounting - Complete records and payment processing

Combined 40+ years of firearms industry experience among their specialists

They're not just auctioneers—they're firearms professionals who understand military history, collector value, condition assessment, and market demand. Whether you're liquidating a Civil War collection, selling a grandfather's hunting rifle, or handling an estate with multiple firearms, they handle the regulatory complexity while maximizing what you get.

• •Licensed and bonded by the State of Pennsylvania (Lic #AY002260)
• •Members of National Auctioneers Association
• •Members of Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association
• •Members of Lehigh Valley Society of Auctioneers
• •Continuing education in auction practices and appraisal standards

• •Work with: Individuals, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, banks, executors, insurance companies, and estate professionals throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.