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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Feltwad on April 01, 2025, 08:13:25 PM

Title: Holts Sealed Bid Auction UK
Post by: Feltwad on April 01, 2025, 08:13:25 PM

Plenty of bargains at their next Sealed bid auction on the 11th April worth a browse ,
Feltwad

Title: Re: Holts Sealed Bid Auction UK
Post by: Daryl on April 02, 2025, 02:08:41 AM

One thing about UK auctions I've noticed, is that VERY nice muzzleloaders usually go for a very low price.

Title: Re: Holts Sealed Bid Auction UK
Post by: snapper on April 02, 2025, 04:15:37 AM

Not sure how cheap they are.   With the exchange rate and buyer's premium you will pay 1.5 times the hammer price.  Plus, you got to get it out of the country and too you.

Fleener

Title: Re: Holts Sealed Bid Auction UK
Post by: 120RIR on April 02, 2025, 04:41:55 AM

I've heard nothing but nightmares about getting firearms, even flintlocks, out of the UK.  There must be a good way to do it but I've never heard anything other than  horror stories.  That topic has been covered previously on the forum.  Maybe there's a good way but I have yet to hear about it!

Title: Re: Holts Sealed Bid Auction UK
Post by: Jim Kibler on April 02, 2025, 10:39:07 PM

I've not had too much trouble.  You do need to hire a customs broker though.

Title: Re: Holts Sealed Bid Auction UK
Post by: Feltwad on April 03, 2025, 01:03:27 PM

Shipping information  world wide is  explained in their auction catalogue
Feltwad