Terms & Conditions We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Conestoga Guns LLC and/or its affiliates John M. Hess Auction Service Inc., collectively referred to below as CONESTOGA GUNS. Those who bid are bound by those Terms and Conditions of the Sale, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (purchaser), CONESTOGA GUNS and the seller (consignor) of the lot. TERMS OF SALE When bidding on any lot offered by CONESTOGA GUNS, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms of Sale. Any participation in the auction binds you to agreement of these terms whether or not you read or understand said terms. CONDITION OF ITEMS CONESTOGA GUNS makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales, however all items for sale are “as is,” and it is the bidder’s responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine the exact condition of each item. CONESTOGA GUNS will not be held responsible for typographical errors. Neither we nor the consignor, make any guarantees, warranties, or representation expressed, or implied, in regard to the property or the correctness of the catalog or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibition, literature or historic relevance of the property or otherwise. No statement anywhere whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been restored. It is the bidder’s responsibility to initiate contact with Conestoga Guns in request for additional information regarding the items. Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner. However, we cannot guarantee that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction. The consigner and we make no representation or warranty as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Returns will not be accepted under any circumstances. All items will be available for preview approximately one (1) month prior to the auction. All items are sold for display purpose. If electrical, mechanical, or other working parts are inoperable, even if working at the time of sale, we are not liable due to the inherent nature of the age of these antiques and items. FIREARMS – All firearms transfers will be in strict accordance with all International, Federal, State and local laws. Be sure to check your country, state and local laws before bidding. If you are unable to import, purchase or own a firearm according to your residency laws, do not bid on these items. If you bid and find out later you cannot legally own/accept delivery, the bid is still a valid contract that the buyer must pay. • Condition of Firearms and Related Items o Condition is always a subjective evaluation. Final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of items. It is not possible to adequately describe in text or photos an antique or collectible item, and many modern items, that have seen use and show wear. CONESTOGA GUNS’ goal at all times is to be as fair and honest in our catalog descriptions. CONESTOGA GUNS recommends that you personally inspect all items, or enlist a trusted professional to do so for you. o CONESTOGA GUNS will only consider a refund when there is a major description discrepancy or authenticity issue that has a major effect on value. Examples that apply are major restoration or repair not described, counterfeits, reproductions or major fabrications. o CONESTOGA GUNS will not refund sales with buyers that have disputes regarding a firearm’s bore condition. • If the discrepancy is less than major, CONESTOGA GUNS will not under any circumstance provide a refund. This means that if you are purchasing an item and find undisclosed blemishes, finish differences, wood-to-metal fits issues, surface cracks or chips in wood, dings and dents, and other similar differences, it will not qualify for refund consideration. • Should the buyer have a major dispute regarding an item, the buyer must notify CONESTOGA GUNS within three (3) days of receipt of the item to receive consideration. CONESTOGA GUNS in its sole discretion may provide refunds for major description discrepancies or authenticity issues. Should CONESTOGA GUNS deny an authenticity issue dispute of the buyer, and the buyer is not satisfied, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed item. The final decision of those experts will determine any refund consideration. • There will be no options for refunds of any type beyond 30 calendar days from the auction date. • Paying late and thus receiving items late will not change the limitation on the dates above for refund consideration. CONESTOGA GUNS ships items in order of payment. • These terms are available only to the original buyer of record. All sales are final. Firearms Catalog Designations o R: Registered o CR: Curio & Relic eligible o NR: No Registration required (Pre- 1898 or Black Powder) o N: National Firearms Act / Title II Gun Control Act of 1968 (Class III SOT) requirements apply Checkout and pickup at our location: • The same person to whom the bidder number is registered must be the person to pick up the firearm(s) at the conclusion of the sale – Federal Law disallows anyone else from accepting the transfer. • Modern firearms sales to non-licensed bidders who are picking up guns at our location will require the completion of a form 4473 background check. o Handgun purchases also require an additional PICS form/background check for each handgun purchased. This process to fill out forms and obtain a response may take 10-15 minutes. Any applicable state fees associated with these checks will be added to the customer’s invoice. o If you are “Denied” by FBI / PICS background check, you will not be able to take possession of the firearm and the firearm will be consigned to the next available firearm auction. If you do not pay for the item in full, bidder will be blocked from participating in future firearm auctions. o If you are appealing a “Denied” decision, we will hold the firearm only if you pay in full. o Licensed bidders, i.e. Federal Firearms licensees or Curio & Relic license holders must present a current signed copy of their license. C&R licensee purchases must conform to the BATF C&R requirements. Class 3 weapons processing depends on if the purchaser is a dealer or an individual ? Dealers: Need a copy of FFL and SOT license. - Estimated time for processing and approval of the required Form 3 is two months. ? Individuals: Law requires a completed Form 4. CONESTOGA GUNS will aid in the application process. Applicant must provide fingerprint card, photo, and a fee of $200. Estimated time for processing and approval of Form 4 is 6-8 months. • Shipping - Non-Residents of Pennsylvania may not pickup modern handguns. Any firearms shipped are legally required to be shipped to an ATF licensed FFL dealer within your state of residence for transfer and pickup. You will be responsible for all shipping and transfer costs incurred. ? Modern handguns are required to be shipped via 2-Day Air. ? Modern long guns are shipped via ground to the FFL dealer. • Upon paying for the firearm you can contact a licensed dealer to send their FFL to contact@hessauctiongroup.com with the paid invoice number notated. ? Contact shipper prior to bidding for pricing, process and timeline information. • Long guns will only be sold to persons 18 years of age, or older. Handguns will only be sold to those persons 21 years of age, or older. Dealers are bound by these minimum age requirements. Since all firearms sold are “collectible” items, CONESTOGA GUNS does not test the safety or warrant functionality of these firearms. All firearm purchases should be examined by a certified gunsmith prior to shooting. CONESTOGA GUNS reserves the right to deny the sale of a firearm to any buyer.