How to Sell Firearms the Easy Way With Mt. McCoy Auctions
At Mt. McCoy Auctions, we make selling firearms simple, transparent, and safe — whether you’re a lifelong collector or someone who has just inherited an estate full of guns. From pickup to payment, we handle every step so you can focus on what matters most.
We Handle Everything — Antiques to Modern Firearms
We buy and consign antiques, collectibles, modern rifles, pistols, shotguns, ammunition, and magazines of all sizes and capacities.
Whether you’re selling a single piece or an entire collection, our team has the expertise and nationwide reach to help your items find the right buyers.
Every firearm receives individual attention, ensuring fair market value and a seamless experience for every seller.
Step 1: Free Pickup or Appraisal
We can come to you or you can come to us. Schedule a free pickup or appraisal, and our team will handle transportation and paperwork. You can choose to have Mt. McCoy buy outright or consign under a single, transparent commission rate — no hidden fees.
Step 2: Compliance & Documentation
We log all required details — make, model, serial number — and file the necessary DOJ paperwork. You’ll only need to sign and thumbprint a few documents while we take care of the legal side.
Step 3: 30-Day Hold and Preparation
California requires a 30-day hold before resale. During that time, we safely store your items and begin preparing them for auction.
Step 4: Professional Writing and Photography
Our writers research each firearm to craft detailed, accurate descriptions. Then our photographers capture every angle so buyers can see quality and condition up close.
Step 5: Two-Week No-Reserve Auction Cycle
Every Mt. McCoy auction runs for two weeks — Sunday to Sunday — starting at just $0.01 with no reserve.
We’ve sold hundreds of thousands of firearms, accessories, and collectibles and have tested every kind of starting price and reserve strategy imaginable. Time and again, our data shows that beginning at $0.01 with no reserve creates the strongest buyer engagement and consistently delivers the highest final sale prices across all categories.
This transparent approach gives every item—from common handguns to rare antiques—a fair shot at reaching its true market value through open, competitive bidding.
Step 6: National Visibility on GunBroker
All items are listed on GunBroker.com, the largest firearms marketplace in the country. As one of their Top 10 Vendors, Mt. McCoy Auctions ensures your items reach thousands of serious buyers nationwide. You’ll receive listing links before they go live so you can preview them.
Step 7: Payment and the Mt. McCoy Guarantee
Checks are issued 30 days after the auction closes. If a buyer fails to pay, you still get paid — that’s our Mt. McCoy Guarantee.
Why Sellers Choose Mt. McCoy Auctions
Whether you’re selling a few modern rifles or liquidating a lifetime collection, Mt. McCoy Auctions provides an all-in-one solution. We handle pickup, documentation, photography, listings, compliance, and payment — so you don’t have to.
We make firearm sales easy for experienced owners and first-time sellers alike, ensuring your collection gets the visibility and value it deserves.
