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Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:52 pm
by artiglio
The auction house is pretty much a general dealer, often dealing with estate sales. I'd guess its a collection given to them for sale by an executor, certainly seems to be more suited to a specialist sale.
Was Richard Marsh a known collector?
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:56 pm
by ArcofZen
I felt the same, very poor descriptions and few images. I'd definitely go and have a look if I was a bit closer.
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:00 pm
by Rockhopper
Don't forget the 20% plus vat on the hammer prices as well....
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:08 pm
by poll007
I actually live in Canterbury and plan to pop in to their weekend viewing.
Id be happy to try take some more photos of lots to post up should people give me a list.
that and see if i can check the deactivation certificates.
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:38 am
by poll007
For those I've not message directly that are still interested in this auction.
I popped in yesterday for a look and so can confirm.
All the Deactivated firearms are to the newest EU standard and come with certificates (one can be seen below)
This means no moving parts (the only moving parts i found were the top cover and handles on the machine guns)
Otherwise everything looks to be in pretty decent condition.
A side note, it turns out that they also are a section 5 dealer, however they seem to deal mostly in taking guns from abroad for deactivation and wont sell any section 5 firearms in the UK.
So overall a worthwhile trip (even if i did strongly disagree with the the "firearm specialist"
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 12:50 pm
by HALODIN
Did you notice how much any of the items sold for?
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:12 pm
by poll007
HALODIN wrote:Did you notice how much any of the items sold for?
The Auction itself isn't until Tuesday, but i will definitely be looking at the prices when they are released next month
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:14 pm
by HALODIN
If you remember if you could post a couple of prices, it would be appreciated. If those items are authentic like the SS visors, they're worth a fortune. £200 my arse! :)
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:17 pm
by HALODIN
Actually the more I look at those hats, the less authentic they look. Perhaps the guide price is correct.
Re: Military Deact collection at auction
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:47 pm
by saddler
Pity there's not a Suomi kp/31
About the only deact I'd give house space to!
That said....wonder if a straight pull would be feasible?
Mmm.
Off to look at parts availability.
:)