Conditions of Sale

A buyers premium of 12% will be charged on all lots in this auction.

Payment can be made by cash, bank draft or personal cheque only. No credit can be given. Cheques for sums over £100 must be supported by a written reference from the purchaser's bank. Failing this, good will be withheld until the cheque is cleared.

Under the rules of Auction the rightful purchaser of a specific lot shall be the highest bidder (subject to the bid exceeding the vendors reserve figure.

The Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse bids without having to state a reason and to withdraw, combine or split lots as they see fit and reserve the right to bid on any lot.

The description of specific lots are for guidance only, no sale shall be invalidated by claimed inaccuracies in a description. The lots will be available for viewing so prospective bidders can examine the lots.

No guaranties or warranties are given for any lot.

Until the fall of the hammer all lots are at the vendors risk, they then become the risk of the purchaser. Any damage to the lots or the premises of the auction shall be payable by the purchaser or vendor responsible.

Should any dispute arise during the auction the Auctioneer reserves the right to re-sell the lot or determine the rightful purchaser.

The Auctioneer cannot be held responsible for failure to observe or hear any bid. It is in the bidders interest to clearly indicate and state the bid.

After the fall of the hammer the purchaser has entered into a legally binding contract with the vendor.

Failure to complete the purchase at the contracted price will render the purchaser liable to the deficit should the lot need to be re-sold.

In accordance with the Gun Barrel Proof Acts of 1868 & 1950 and the rules of proof 1925 & 1954 the internal dimensions of all barrels have been certified as being within the stated tolerance at a distance of nine inches from the breech face. A purchaser may have the barrels checked at the auction. No dispute as to dimensions will be considered after delivery. No guarantee can be made as to the actual working order of any gun.

No claims against the Auctioneers, their agents or servants shall be made for any accidents, personal injury or any damage arising from the use of weapons purchased in their auctions.

The purchaser of any shotgun or firearm must have a valid certificate authorizing purchase and must submit this for registration prior to delivery. Failure to do so requires the purchaser to leave the item with the Auctioneers until a valid certificate is produced. A storage charge may be made. If not collected the item will be sold without reserve.

The Auctioneers will operate a purchaser bidding number system. Purchasers are requested to register for a bidders number before the start of the sale. Without a bidding number the Auctioneer cannot accept a bid.

The lot labels of weapons are colour coded; blue spot for shotgun certificate, red spot for firearms certificate, no spot will mean no certificate is required for purchase.

Commission bids by post, fax or telephone will be accepted. Rules on commission bidding are available.

All purchasers and vendors are deemed to have read and agreed to the above conditions of sale. The Bidding Agreements Act will be displayed in the saleroom.

At some auctions late entries will be allowed. In this case a supplement to the catalogue will be available.

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