Gun auction Sat 10 Feb...anyone else going?

[Target]

Hessney monthly gun auction is tomorrow Sat 10 Feb in Geneva ( between Syracuse and Rochester, near to the outlet mall).

Anyone else planning on going?

This is what is up for sale along with online pre-bids:

2/10/2018 February Rod & Gun Auction

Hessney Auction Company, LTD. | Think of an Auctioneer.

 

[MikeyCNY]

I was PMing someone here about it as I've been meaning to go to one..

I did a printout of their gun listings, picked a few I'd be interested in (mainly handguns), did some quick Internet research, then a day or two ago checked the updated listings and the early bids are nearly at my max bid level.

 

[C3D]

My experience with this particular outlet is that there are no bargains to be had, quite the opposite in fact.

 

[Jaywmustang]

That would be fun to go to. Never been to a auction.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

My experience with this particular outlet is that there are no bargains to be had, quite the opposite in fact.

What about the “not ny compliant” stuff. Does that stuff still get a premium? I am only after the ar and ak stuff.

 

[Target]

In December, a MAC 11 went for $125 , Intratec TEC-DC9 with 30 rd mag and hard case $300 . Cobray M-11 with 2 barrels ( 5.5" & 17") and 3 mags ( 32x3, 15x1) sold for $200. 30 rd steel AR mags were $5 ea x 13 . Mix of Bushmaster, Pro Mag and some without packaging.
Nothing else came up while using "compliant" in the search other than some that were compliant and a couple pistols with standard cap mags.

Here's everything from the Dec auction.
12/02/17 Rod & Gun Auction

January was antique guns:
01/13/18 January Special Antique & Military Gun Auction

Prices do not include 10% buyers fee and sales tax.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I just wanna know if they are gonna give me trouble taking possesion of any non ny legal stuff.

 

[Prudii]

That Ithaca Model 1911 A1 looks nice. Theres also a few Sakos that are interesting.

@Bullet Guy Living in NC how would I go about buying one of these if I win the bid? Would the auction house ship it to an FFL down here? Or would it have to be picked up in person?

 

[C3D]

What about the “not ny compliant” stuff. Does that stuff still get a premium? I am only after the ar and ak stuff.

In December, a MAC 11 went for $125 , Intratec TEC-DC9 with 30 rd mag and hard case $300 . Cobray M-11 with 2 barrels ( 5.5" & 17") and 3 mags ( 32x3, 15x1) sold for $200. 30 rd steel AR mags were $5 ea x 13 . Mix of Bushmaster, Pro Mag and some without packaging.
Nothing else came up while using "compliant" in the search other than some that were compliant and a couple pistols with standard cap mags.

Here's everything from the Dec auction.
12/02/17 Rod & Gun Auction

January was antique guns:
01/13/18 January Special Antique & Military Gun Auction

Prices do not include 10% buyers fee and sales tax.

Come to think of it, about 3 years ago, I did get a cherry HK-93 series 42 gun for $1900 from this auction, and when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised that it was still in the original shipping box foam with accessories. So maybe this is worthwhile.

 

[Jaywmustang]

Road trip

 

[Prudii]

Road trip

It would be a 12 hour road trip for me, and my trucks getting 11mpg until the parts to fix the EVAP
.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

It would be a 12 hour road trip for me, and my trucks getting 11mpg until the parts to fix the EVAP
.

Rent a car.

 

[Target]

Spoke to the girl about the non compliant stuff.
If you have a FFL or are active Leo there is no problem.

 

[MikeyCNY]

Prices do not include 10% buyers fee and sales tax.

It's only 10% if you pay cash or check; 13% otherwise.

It figures the non-compliant stuff would actually be cheaper, since fewer people can legally buy it....

FUAC.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

immmmmm here....

 

[Prudii]

immmmmm here....

Can you let me know what the .270 Sako Finnbear sells for.

 

[thegatman]

just be careful in raising your card as you cannot rescind the bid.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Can you let me know what the .270 Sako Finnbear sells for.

Lot #?

Lot 7? $675 + vig.

 

[Target]

For those interested, here is what the items sold for:
2/10/2018 February Rod & Gun Auction

It was my first auction and was interesting. The place was full, over 100 people.
You had the opportunity to inspect / handle the firearms till 9:45ish. Thin cotton gloves are provided to avoid damaging them.

They auctioned the little stuff first ( last page or so at end of list), in the back room starting around 9:00. for a while they were selling guns up front and ammo/reloading/stuff out back.

They had multiple monitors showing the current item for sale along with the item #.
Once he got rolling, the pace was fast. Each item was sold in 30-60 seconds. No lag time between items.
If you were interested, you had better be ready. Not the time to check Gunbroker prices.

Guns were sold in $25 increments . He went from $300 to $325 to $350. No half bids.
The cheap stuff ( below $125) went to $1o increments.

The bidding was started at stupid prices ( like a grand) then to $50 below the online pre-bid and they'd work their way up. They honored pre-bids.
I've been to equipment/construction auctions where the live online bids were totally ignored ( different auction company).

There was one guy that bought at least 25 guns, many pricey$$. He was an FFL as Bullet Guy lost some stuff to him.
Yes, I know what BG bought and how much...I won't tell .

All in all, it was fun ( yeah, I don't get out much). I should have been more aggressive and bid on the stuff I wanted.
I'd go again, but don't plan on getting any bargains, for the most part.

....I'm looking at the prices that the ammo got.. Makes me want to have an auction and sell my stash. Seems like waaayyy too much.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I did not want to sit around all day. But that marlin goose gun that went for $25 would have been nice to bid on!

Next time introduce yourself.

 

[Robin]

Pretty good price on the PPK.
Robin

 

[S&W Fan]

I noticed some pretty good prices on several hand guns and long guns. Wish I had a pocket Full of money to go to one.

 

[Robin]

Sounds like you should do your homework before you go.
robin

 

[Target]

The Ruger Mark III 22/45 went for $225.
I didn't realize that it had at least a Volquartsen trigger and probably a $130 accurizing kit in it till I got home. I wanted that one but hesitated during the bidding.

Some of the high end stuff sold at a good price. Some of the everyday shooters were closer to retail with the 18%-21% fees and tax.

The Remington 597 .22 cal sold for $225. Dicks has them online for $219.

 

[C3D]

The Saiga AK-47 sold for $675 or so, that’s a fair price. Although ordinary citizens of NY can’t own that one. The AR rifles sold for stupid money.