Gunrunner Auctions

Gunrunner Auctions has been moving firearms since 1999. They started as a live auction company and gun store, then went exclusively online in 2005. Today they auction nearly 20,000 firearms annually—everything from Revolutionary War muskets to Civil War rifles to modern carry handguns. If it goes bang, they've sold it.

• •The business model is simple: All firearms start at $20 without reserve. That's it. Bid increments are $10. Every item gets 10 days of bidding during their monthly auctions, which launch on the 7th of each month and run daily until they hit 500-600 lots.

Their inventory spans all 50 states. Collectible Colts, Winchester levers, Smith & Wesson revolvers, Gatling guns, tiny derringers, investment-grade firearms from every era. They've auctioned the personal firearms collections of Elvis Presley, Steve McQuee, Magnum P.I., Herb Parsons, and Alex McCord. Estate firearms are their specialty—but they've also sold guns for the ATF and other law enforcement agencies.

You can view firearms in person at either location before bidding. Bring your bore light and gauges if you're inspecting rifles. Items can be shipped between stores for pickup, or shipped to your FFL dealer.

Bidding is straightforward:

1. Register with your email and password (takes about 2 minutes, no credit card required upfront) 2. Place bids during the 10-day auction window 3. Each night, 50 lots close in 5-minute intervals 4. Hit refresh constantly—the website emphasizes this heavily. You're responsible for monitoring countdown timers and your bid status 5. Bid early. Sniping at the last second is risky if your connection lags 6. Your bids are final and binding

Gunrunner is an FFL dealer with Class III licensing in both Ohio and Wyoming. They follow all federal and state firearms laws strictly.

Age requirements: - 18+ for rifles and shotguns - 21+ for handguns - Ammunition: 18+ for rifle/shotgun rounds, 21+ for handgun rounds

Taking possession: - The person who registered the bid account must be the same person who pays and picks up (no exceptions) - Non-residents may not take direct possession of handguns (must ship to FFL) - C&R collectors with current ATF licenses can take immediate possession of qualifying arms - All handgun purchases go through FBI Instant Check (NICS) - Failure to pass background check = no refund

Shipping costs: - Handguns: $35+ (with insurance) - Long guns: $55+ (UPS Ground, insured) - Muskets and high-value firearms cost more - Items ship within 7 business days of payment - Gunrunner suggests your FFL NOT open the box until you're present

Payment: - 13% buyer's premium applied to invoice - Accept: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, certified checks, money orders, cash - Personal checks only if paying in person or known to Gunrunner - Non-sufficient fund checks or credit card cancellations are reported to ATF as stolen firearms (federal crime)

• •Important: All gun sales are final. As-is, where-is. Gunrunner doesn't test fire, doesn't take guns apart, doesn't guarantee function. Many are estate firearms. No returns, no inspection period after purchase. These are auctioned as collectibles only.

If you want to sell a collection through Gunrunner:

• •Contact Phil at [email protected] (Cody) or Alton at [email protected] (Burton)
• •Send a list of firearms with serial numbers and accessories (photos only if unique)
• •Ship or deliver to either location (or Gunrunner will pick up larger collections)
• •Gunrunner insures everything for retail value
• •Your firearms get 10 days of bidding in the monthly auction
• •Commission: 17% on firearms, 25% on non-gun items (ammo, scopes, military artifacts, reloading gear)
• •Payout check mailed 30 days after auction closes
• •Payout sheet includes each item's serial number, realized price, and commission deduction

"We have received as many as 5,000 guns in one truckload! Our staff is ready to travel to you for the big collections."

Alton Meigs – East Manager, Descriptions, Photos. Collector of WWII military rifles since age 14. Specializes in detailed firearm descriptions and photography.

Sgt. Warren Cook – Gun Pick-ups, Packing. Staff Sergeant, Ohio National Guard (15 years). Grew up hunting and trapping in Northeastern Ohio. Expert packer.

Meredith – Customer Service. Six years with Gunrunner in customer service, packing, and auction payouts.

Burton, Ohio (East): - Phone: (440) 834-0160, (440) 834-3322, (440) 834-0185 - Fax: (440) 834-1728 - Email: [email protected] - P.O. Box 803, Burton, OH 44021

Cody, Wyoming (West): - Phone: (307) 587-4682 - Email: [email protected]

All firearm invoices and FFL transfers are processed through the Ohio auction office.

No reserves. Ever. A $5,000 vintage rifle can sell for $20 if bidding doesn't move. A rare military rifle, a modern tactical AR, a collectible revolver—all start at $20. That's the business model, and it's been working since 1999. Estate firearms, celebrity collections, law enforcement liquidations, private sales—they move everything. And you bid from home, 10 days per item, with real-time tracking.