Special Terms
Most lots have a reserve. Sale of each lot will be conditional upon meeting that reserve. A high bid does not equal a winning bid if the reserve is not met.
Lots will not be on sight on auction day, if you would like to view a lot before bidding on it please stop by Rim Country Guns during one of our preview dates.
All sales are final & as-is.We will only provide refunds for the following situations: Broken in shipping or a grossly incorrect description (E.G. incorrectly identified/listed gun such as wrong caliber/model/manufacturer). We will not allow refunds for any other reasons, including disagreement over stated condition (E.G. good condition vs fair condition), unlisted flaws, stains, minor/cosmetic damage or appearing to operate properly in our care, but not functioning upon receipt. If your item has been damaged in shipping, you will need to provide pictures of the item and packaging. It is your responsibility to know the laws in your state; do not bid on an item that can not be shipped to your state. If an item is ineligible for shipping to your address, you must still pay for the item in full. If you win a firearm that is eligible to be owned in your state, but the magazines would violate that state law, then the firearm will be shipped to you and the magazines forfeited; low capacity magazines may be purchased from the auction house and shipped with your firearm if desired. All descriptions of items are based upon our observations at the time of listing. We do not disassemble or test items. We do not disassemble items to determine if numbers are matching. All observations are based on what is externally visible. Contact us with any questions or stop in to see the item before bidding. There will be no refunds.
A Note on Firearm Ratings used in this Auction:
Giving a firearm a specific rating means that the condition of the various parts laid out in that rating are the minimum conditions for that firearm. For example, if a firearm being graded on the antique scale is in Fine Condition due to having only 50% of its original finish remaining, its wood may be completely unmarred, even though the Fine Condition description states "minor marks in wood." Pictures of the firearms will give you the best idea of the condition of the firearm. If there is an internal problem that is not visible from the pictures, but it is readily apparent to someone handling the firearm (for example, the hammer on a revolver will not remain cocked when pulled to the rear), then it will be noted in the description. NRA condition ratings and additional descriptions are meant to assist the buyer in making an informed bid. They are solely the opinion of the auction house, and refunds will not be provided for disagreements over the condition rating.
Please note that while US law defines an antique firearm as any firearm manufactured in 1898 or before, for the purpose of our auctions we utilize the NRA Antique Firearm Condition Standards for any firearm that is not in current production or is not substantially similar to a firearm in current production.
NRA Modern Gun Condition Definitions:
NEW. Defined by the NRA as ?not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.?
PERFECT. Defined by the NRA as ?in New condition in every respect. (many collectors & dealers use ?As New? to describe this condition).?
EXCELLENT. Defined by the NRA as ?new condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect, (except at muzzle or sharp edges).?
VERY GOOD. Defined by the NRA as ?in perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.?
GOOD. Defined by the NRA as ?in safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.?
FAIR. Defined by the NRA as ?in safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.?
NRA Antique Firearm Condition Definitions:
FACTORY NEW. Defined by the NRA as ?all original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.?
EXCELLENT. Defined by the NRA as ?all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.?
FINE. Defined by the NRA as ?all original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore.?
VERY GOOD. Defined by the NRA as ?all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.?
GOOD. Defined by the NRA as ?some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or re-blued; principal letters, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.?
FAIR. Defined by the NRA as ?some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.?
POOR. Defined by the NRA as ?major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collector's firearm.