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Why Gunslinger Auctions

What We Bring to the Table

Services

Auction Consignment

Single firearms, complete collections, and entire estates. We handle research, photography, cataloging, marketing, and shipping, with roughly 10,000 packages shipped per year. Drop off at either location and let the auction do the work. You get access to our established buyer base without dealing with listings, negotiations, or shipping logistics yourself. Contact us to discuss terms and current intake availability.

Firearms: The Core

Handguns, rifles, shotguns, and long guns of every configuration: new production, pre-owned, antique, and collectible. Off-roster California handguns, NFA-eligible items, and single-action revolvers are particular strengths. If it shoots, we can sell it.

Antique & Militaria

Pre-1899 antique firearms, Civil War and WWI/WWII military surplus, edged weapons of every era: swords, sabers, bayonets, daggers, spears, and knives. Historical militaria, uniforms, medals, and field gear. This is a specialty maintained since 1998 with deep collector market expertise.

Services

Firearms Appraisals

Written and verbal appraisals for antique, military, and modern collector firearms. Estate valuations, insurance appraisals, and pre-sale estimates. 125+ combined years of team experience. We've handled everything from single working guns to major private collections. If you need documentation for an estate, insurance carrier, or sale decision, call us before guessing at value online. Azusa: (626) 914-7010 • Orange: (714) 939-1172

Western & Cowboy Americana

Cowboy action competition guns, working and show saddles, custom leather holsters and tack, spurs, period riding gear, and Western-themed collectibles. Jeff Taverner is a two-time SASS World Champion; Western Americana is a house specialty, not a sideline.

Fine Art & Decoratives

Western fine art, wildlife art, original paintings, limited-edition prints, bronze sculpture, dioramas, and decorative collectibles. We have moved everything from signed oils to elaborate hand-built dioramas representing firearms history. If it appreciates, it can auction.

Estates & Full Collections

One firearm or 5,000; the process is the same. We photograph, catalog, research, market, and sell every piece. Estate deadlines are met. Nothing comes back. For large collections, we coordinate full transport and can travel to you anywhere in the country.

Services

FFL Transfers: By Appointment Only

We accept incoming FFL transfers at both locations. If you've purchased a firearm from another dealer or through an online sale and need it transferred through a licensed FFL, contact us before shipping to confirm current procedures. Azusa: (626) 914-7010 • Orange: (714) 939-1172

Appraisals & Valuations

Written and verbal appraisals for antique, military, and modern collector firearms. Estate, insurance, and pre-sale valuations backed by 125+ combined years of team experience. We have appeared as expert appraisers in national media; the background is real.

Firearms

Rifles

Bolt-action, lever-action, semi-automatic, and single-shot: hunting rifles, military surplus, and collector-grade arms across every era. Our inventory spans everything from working-grade field rifles to matching-numbers military pieces that belong in a display case. We see a lot through consignment. If you're looking for something specific, check the current auction catalog or call us. If you're selling, we'll give you an honest assessment of what it's worth and how it will do at auction.

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Shotguns

Pump, semi-auto, over/under, side-by-side, and single-barrel. Field guns, competition guns, and vintage American scatterguns. We see a lot of classic American and European doubles come through on consignment; it is worth checking the catalog before assuming we only carry modern production. If you're looking to sell a good double, we know the buyer base for them.

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Pistols & Revolvers

Semi-automatic pistols and revolvers of all eras. Single-action, double-action, pocket pistols, duty guns, and competition-grade handguns. SASS single-action revolvers are a specialty; Jeff Taverner is a two-time SASS World Champion, and that background shows in how we know and describe these guns. If you're looking for a quality SASS rig or have one to sell, you're in the right place.

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Black Powder & Muzzleloaders

Percussion revolvers, muzzleloading rifles, and flintlock arms. These typically do not require FFL transfer under federal law and can often ship directly to you, though classification depends on the specific firearm, and you should verify before assuming. Check individual listings for classification details. If you have questions about a specific piece, call us before bidding.

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Antique & Curio & Relic Firearms

Pre-1899 antiques and ATF-classified C&R firearms make up a significant part of what moves through our auctions. If you hold a Type 03 C&R license, you'll find plenty here worth watching. We flag C&R eligibility on every qualifying lot. If you're building a collection or looking to liquidate one, we know this market. Contact us to discuss consignment or to get an appraisal on what you have.

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Military Surplus & Historical Arms

Military rifles, pistols, and edged weapons spanning WWI through Vietnam and beyond. Matching-numbers examples, bring-backs, and demilled display pieces all come through on a regular basis. This is one of the strongest categories in our auctions. Serious collector interest translates to strong results. Estate collections in this category are especially welcome on consignment; contact us before deciding how to handle an inherited military collection.

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Magnum & Large-Caliber Firearms

Big-bore revolvers, magnum rifles, and specialty-caliber firearms for hunting and collection. We get a steady flow of high-powered revolvers and lever-actions chambered in the heavy calibers: .44 Mag, .454 Casull, .500 S&W, .45-70, and others. If you're hunting or collecting in the large-caliber space, check the current catalog. If you're selling, these typically do well at auction when properly described.

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Sporting & Competition Guns

SASS/CAS rigs, target pistols, trap and skeet guns, and action shooting platforms. We know this market well; if you're outfitting for a specific discipline, come in and talk before you buy. Jeff Taverner is a two-time SASS World Champion. That's not a marketing line; it means we understand what makes a good competition gun, what to look for in a used SASS rig, and what your setup is actually worth on the secondary market.

Ammunition & Accessories

Firearm Accessories

Holsters, slings, cases, grips, stocks, and related accessories, available both in-store at Azusa and through auction as part of estate lots. We don't maintain a deep accessories retail inventory, but the auction side moves a lot of gear as package lots. If you have a large accessories collection to move, consignment is often the most efficient path.

Collectibles & Militaria

Edged Weapons

Bayonets, fighting knives, swords, and daggers: military and civilian, domestic and foreign. A specialty we've maintained since 1998. If you're building a collection or looking to sell, we know the market and the buyer base for these pieces. Contact us to discuss consignment or to get an appraisal on what you have.

Collectibles & Militaria

Military Surplus & Militaria

Helmets, uniforms, insignia, medals, field gear, and historical military artifacts from multiple nations and eras. These lots draw serious collector interest at auction and sell well. Estate militaria collections are always welcome on consignment. If you've inherited a collection and aren't sure what you have or what it's worth, call us before making any decisions. Provenance matters in this category, and proper cataloging makes a real difference at auction.

Collectibles & Militaria

Jewelry & Precious Metals

Jewelry, coins, and precious metal items come through regularly as part of estate consignments. These lots are cataloged, photographed, and auctioned to a broad collector audience. If you're including jewelry or precious metals as part of a larger estate consignment, we handle it as part of the package. Contact us to discuss.

Collectibles & Militaria

Art & Collectibles

Artwork, Western Americana, and general collectibles are part of the auction mix. The inventory changes with every consignment; check the current catalog or sign up for auction notifications to stay current. If you have art or collectibles as part of an estate you're settling, contact us. We'll evaluate whether the material is a fit for our buyer base.
Know Your Options

Three Ways to Sell Your Guns; You Choose the Path

Most sellers come in thinking they want cash on the spot. Most leave having chosen consignment after we show them what their collection is actually worth at auction versus what a flat buyout looks like. We give you both numbers, honestly, and you decide. No pressure. No obligation. No pawn shop math.

Option 1: Auction Consignment for Maximum Value at Zero Upfront Cost

When you want top dollar and you’re willing to wait for the right buyer, consignment is the move. We photograph, describe, store, market, and sell your firearms to a national audience; our events draw 5,000+ registered online bidders, 400+ buyers in the room, and 50+ sealed, absentee, and phone bids on top of that. Our commission comes from the final sale price. You pay nothing until your item sells.

Option 2: Direct Buyout. Fast, Fair, and Final.

Sometimes you need the guns gone and you need it done now. Estate deadlines, storage constraints, out-of-state executors closing a property, or you simply want the transaction over. We make competitive, no-nonsense buyout offers. No haggling, no games.

Option 3: Nationwide Collection Pickup. We Come to You.

Got a large collection and no way to move it? Our fully insured transport has made runs to estates across the contiguous United States. For significant collections, the pickup is on us. Call and tell us what you have.

From the Owner

This Is a Partnership

Jeff Taverner, owner of Gunslinger Auctions

I’ve never turned anyone away. Not a single gun, not an estate of 150. When you call me, I’m going to be honest with you about what your collection is worth and which path gets you the most money. That’s how this works.

Jeff Taverner, Owner — Gunslinger Auctions
The Process

How It Works: Start to Finish

Step 1: Tell Us What You Have

Fill out our consignment form or call us directly. Send us photos, descriptions, and any documentation you have; the more we receive, the faster we can give you an accurate picture of what your collection is worth.

Step 2: We Assess and Advise

Our team reviews your submission and comes back with a valuation and a recommended path; options include consignment, buyout, or a combination of both. This assessment costs you nothing and commits you to nothing.

Step 3: We Handle the Legal Side

All firearms transfers must be processed through a licensed dealer. That means DROS processing in California, HSC verification where applicable, and correct documentation across the board, regardless of which state you’re selling from. We handle all of it.

Step 4: You Get Paid

Direct buyout payments are issued promptly after transfer. Consignment payments follow the close of auction, minus our agreed commission. No hidden fees. No surprises.

Nationwide

We Buy Guns Nationwide; We’ll Come to You

Our FFL offices are in Orange and Azusa, California. But we buy guns from anywhere in the United States; reach us in person, by appointment, or by pre-approved shipment directly to our facility.

  • Nationwide: Pre-approved incoming shipments accepted from any state in the lower 48
  • Orange County: Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Irvine, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach
  • Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Azusa, Pomona, Torrance, Glendale
  • Inland Empire: Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Temecula
  • San Diego County: San Diego, Escondido, El Cajon, Chula Vista
  • Nevada: Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, Carson City
  • Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler
  • Nationwide Estate Pickup: We travel to significant collections anywhere in the contiguous US
What We Accept

What Guns We Buy; No Minimum, No Restrictions

Firearms are our expertise; we handle everything from antique to modern, military to sporting. Our platform handles more than guns. If it has collector value, we know how to move it.

  • Modern handguns, rifles, and shotguns
  • Antique and pre-98 firearms
  • Curio and Relic (C&R) eligible firearms (per ATF Publication 5300.11)
  • Military surplus and wartime-issue weapons
  • Firearms accessories, optics, and parts
  • Militaria, uniforms, edged weapons, and wartime memorabilia
  • Historical documents and insignia
  • Fine art, estate jewelry, and rare collectibles
Estate & Inherited

Selling an Inherited or Estate Firearm Collection

If you’re here because someone passed away and left behind firearms: first, we’re sorry for your loss. Second, you need to know that California law does not allow inherited firearms to simply change hands between family members without proper documentation and transfer through a licensed dealer in most circumstances.

The intra-familial exemption is narrow. It covers direct parent-child and grandparent-grandchild transfers only, excludes siblings entirely, and still requires a DOJ report within 30 days. Most estate situations do not qualify for it at all.

We work directly with estate attorneys, executors, and trustees throughout California and nationwide. Call us first. For a full breakdown: Sell Your Gun Collection in California: The Right Way.

Ready to Sell?

Find Out What Your Guns Are Worth

Submit photos through our consignment form or call us directly. No obligation, no pressure. Just an honest assessment from people who know what they’re looking at.

Submit Your Collection Call 714-939-1172