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  • Indian Wars Infantry Shako
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 49

    Indian Wars Infantry Shako

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Kings Cartridge Box
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 50

    Kings Cartridge Box

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • U.S. Model 1872 Enlisted Belt and Holster
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 51

    U.S. Model 1872 Enlisted Belt and Holster

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Lot of Three US Military Belts
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 52

    Lot of Three US Military Belts

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • US Model 1885 Carbine Boot
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 53

    US Model 1885 Carbine Boot

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • U.S. Model 1874 Cavalry Picket Pin with Original Leather Holder
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 54

    U.S. Model 1874 Cavalry Picket Pin with Original Leathe...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pennsylvania National Guard Staff Officer's Chapeau, Identified to Milton A. Gherst
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 55

    Pennsylvania National Guard Staff Officer's Chapeau, Id...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lot of Civil War and Spanish American War Canteens
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 56

    Lot of Civil War and Spanish American War Canteens

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • U.S. Remington M1903-A3 Drill Rifle
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 57

    U.S. Remington M1903-A3 Drill Rifle

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • **Spanish Model 1895 Mauser Sporter Bolt Action Carbine
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 58

    **Spanish Model 1895 Mauser Sporter Bolt Action Carbine...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Lot of Two World War II Bayonets
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 59

    Lot of Two World War II Bayonets

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Mk V Naval Diving Knife
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 60

    Mk V Naval Diving Knife

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    $150 - $300
  • ** Italian Carcano M38 Carbine
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 61

    ** Italian Carcano M38 Carbine

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • **U.S. Remington Model 1903-A3 Bolt Action Rifle
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 62

    **U.S. Remington Model 1903-A3 Bolt Action Rifle

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • ** Mitchell's Mauser M48A Rifle Collectors Grade
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 63

    ** Mitchell's Mauser M48A Rifle Collectors Grade

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • **Japanese Type 99 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 64

    **Japanese Type 99 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • **Japanese Type 99 Bolt Action Rifle
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 65

    **Japanese Type 99 Bolt Action Rifle

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • ** British Enfiled No 4 Rifle
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 66

    ** British Enfiled No 4 Rifle

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • ** Japanese Type 99 Long Style Trainer  Rifle,
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 67

    ** Japanese Type 99 Long Style Trainer Rifle,

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • **U.S. Springfield M1 Rifle
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 68

    **U.S. Springfield M1 Rifle

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • ** Walther AC/41 P-38 Pistol
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 69

    ** Walther AC/41 P-38 Pistol

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • ** German 1939 Mauser S/42 P08 Luger with Holster
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 70

    ** German 1939 Mauser S/42 P08 Luger with Holster

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Japanese Officer's Gunto
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 72

    Japanese Officer's Gunto

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Japanese Shin-Gunto with Case
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 73

    Japanese Shin-Gunto with Case

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Japanese Parade Sword
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 74

    Japanese Parade Sword

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    $400 - $600
  • Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword
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    $300 - $600
    Lot 75

    Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword

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    $300 - $600
  • Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 76

    Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword

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    $600 - $1,000
  • Japanese Kai-Gunto Sword
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 77

    Japanese Kai-Gunto Sword

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 78

    Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Japanese Kyo-Gunto Sword
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 79

    Japanese Kyo-Gunto Sword

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Japanese Parade Sword
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 80

    Japanese Parade Sword

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Canadian Red Ensign Flag
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 81

    Canadian Red Ensign Flag

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Lot of 6 East and West German Post World War II Helmets
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 82

    Lot of 6 East and West German Post World War II Helmets...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Lot of 8 Post World War II European Helmets
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 83

    Lot of 8 Post World War II European Helmets

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • WWII "Ike Jacket" with rare bouillon patch
    Estimate
    $150 - $350
    Lot 84

    WWII "Ike Jacket" with rare bouillon patch

    Est.
    $150 - $350
  • Reproduction German M1942 Helmet
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 85

    Reproduction German M1942 Helmet

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Reproduction German M35 Helmet
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 86

    Reproduction German M35 Helmet

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Original Very Early Transitional Prototype  U.S. Flag With Staggered Star Lines
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 87

    Original Very Early Transitional Prototype U.S. Flag Wi...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • ** Russian SKS Rifle
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 88

    ** Russian SKS Rifle

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • * Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS Rifle
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 89

    * Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS Rifle

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • *Chinese SKS Rifle with Folding Stock
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 90

    *Chinese SKS Rifle with Folding Stock

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lot of Six Vietnam Era Unit Pocket Patches
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 91

    Lot of Six Vietnam Era Unit Pocket Patches

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Collection of U.S. Army Posters
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 92

    Collection of U.S. Army Posters

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • English Percussion Rifle By T. Barnds & Co
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 93

    English Percussion Rifle By T. Barnds & Co

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Middle Eastern Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 94

    Middle Eastern Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Eastern Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 95

    Eastern Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Rifleman's Pouch and Tools
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 96

    Rifleman's Pouch and Tools

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Heavy Percussion Bench Rifle
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 97

    Heavy Percussion Bench Rifle

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

Firearms and Accoutrements: Live Salesroom Auction by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan's Winter Firearms and Accoutrements: Live Salesroom Auction features quality items covering a wide range of collector interests. Including an eclectic selection of historic militaria, including knives, swords, long guns, and a variety of uniform accessories. Lots included in this auction are perfect for completing the finishing touches of nearly any collection.

Featuring items from the Vincent Rausch Winchester Collection

 

Preview
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 8:00 to 10:00 am

Contact
Jack Lewis
firearms@cowans.com
513-871-1670 x227

Buyer's Premium
17.5% for bids placed in person, by phone or absentee on cowans.com
20% for bids placed on Bidsquare.com

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

dawnie@cowans.com

Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!

If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.

At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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Terms & Conditions

Federal Firearms License Handling Policy

ALL FIREARMS requiring a license are noted with asterisks.

*   Indicates the weapon is regulated FFL laws. 
**  Indicates the weapon is regulated by C&R laws.
*** Indicates the weapon is regulated NFA laws.

COWAN’S AUCTIONS, INC. STRICTLY COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF FIREARMS. UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW, ALL TRANSFERS OF MODERN HANDGUNS MUST TAKE PLACE AT COWAN’S AUCTIONS. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO KNOW AND COMPLY WITH ALL STATE FIREARMS REGULATIONS.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

1. HAND GUNS: Non Ohio resident buyers of handguns must first pay for their purchases before leaving the auction. All modern hand guns must be retained by an agent. All buyers must make arrangements with a local firearms dealer in their resident state to provide Cowan's a copy of the FFL license holder to whom any modern handgun will be shipped. Upon receipt of the copy of this license, a purchase will be packaged and shipped (at the buyer’s expense) to the appropriate FFL holder. This is a federal law and must be complied with regardless of a buyer’s resident state. Please allow up to four weeks for delivery.

Ohio residents may take possession of a modern handgun immediately after their purchase, provided they successfully complete a NICS background check which can occur on the auction premises or afterwards. Such transfer shall be made by Cowan's.

2. MODERN LONG GUNS: Both residents and non-residents may take possession of modern long arms by first paying, then filing an ATF form 4473 and completing the NICS background check.

SPECIAL NOTE: In most cases, the NICS process will take 2-3 minutes to approve or deny. Exceptions may take up to 3 business days. For further information, you may contact the NICS information line at 304.625.2750 or view the information on the website at: http://www.fbi.gov/program/nics/index.htm

3. ANTIQUE GUNS: May be purchased and removed from the auction premises on the day of sale by anyone, resident or non-resident.

DISCLAIMER: Neither Cowan’s Auctioneers, their consignors, employees or agents warrant the safety or the shootability of any firearm sold. All firearms in this catalog are sold as collector items. Buyers wishing to fire ANY firearm purchased in this auction are strongly advised to have the weapon(s) examined by a competent gunsmith who will test the weapon for its shootability and also to ensure that the caliber of the breech is, in fact, the caliber that it is thought to be. 

Cowan’s Auctions Class III License Policy

Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, Ohio is a recognized dealer in Class III items and is recognized as a (63) NRA Firearms Dealer and will comply with all regulations.

Buyers are expected to know their states laws and regulations on machine guns prior to bidding.  The following states do not allow individuals to own machine guns: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. For more details please visit the website for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at www.atf.gov.

The three forms necessary to fill out upon purchase of machine guns will be supplied by Cowan’s Auctions. These forms are: 1) ATF Form #4 (and possibly ATF Form #5) 2) Fingerprint Card, and 3) ATF form 5330.20 Certificate of Compliance.

1. Cowan’s Auction policy is that the buyer will assume all transfer fees relating to the purchase of Class III weapons.
2. All buyers are expected to promptly fill out paperwork and comply with all related laws and regulations.
3. Please allow up to three months, if necessary, for paperwork to be completed to transfer a machine gun. 

Cowan's Auctions Inc.
Terms and Conditions of Sale

By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), Bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any Bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid. 

1) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the Bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of Bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All Bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Hamilton County in the State of Ohio.

2) REGISTRATION. All Bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid credit card. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest Bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more Bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful Bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for live “Antique and Modern Firearms” auctions; the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 17.5% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $500,000, plus 10% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $500,000.
(b) Buyer’s Premium for all other auctions the Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $500,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $500,000.
(c) Buyer’s Premium for online, timed and other third-party bidding platforms may vary.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the Seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the Seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on Seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Unless otherwise stated, Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after Bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.

Except as provided in the immediately preceding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the Seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalog or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalog descriptions may be approximate.

7) INSPECTION. Prospective buyers are advised to personally examine any lots in which they are interested prior to the auction. All lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan’s website, www.cowans.com, and prospective Bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan’s directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan’s does not warrant the condition of any item. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.  Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan’s and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective Bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan’s.

8) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP:

“By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated
“Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated
“Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker
“Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated
“Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker
“School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker
“Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker
“After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING

Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective Bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet. Cowan’s cannot warrant or guarantee any phone or absentee bids made or altered on the day of the auction. All bids must be placed in U.S. Dollars and reflect the bid increments as defined by the Auctioneer.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via phone, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest Bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee Bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee Bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee Bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following:
(a) To participate in the auction by telephone, potential Bidders must complete and sign the bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential Bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, bids left on Cowan’s website or emailed may not be retrieved by the staff.
(b) As a registered telephone bidder, Bidders are aware the bidding begin at the minimum of one half of the low estimate.
(c) Telephone Bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s cannot reach the Bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot. 
(d) Telephone Bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism.
(e) Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone Bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone Bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.

11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Bidsquare (bidsquare.com) or Proxibid (proxibid.com). There may be terms which apply solely to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any Bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically adjust any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.

For Bids Falling Between     Bidding Increment
$0-500                                     $25  
$501-1,000                              $50  
$1,001-3,000                           $100  
$3,001-5,000                           $250  
$5,001 and up                         $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer

Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION

13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee Bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full and the payment has cleared.

Payments must be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. Bidders from outside the continental United States are required to pay via wire transfer unless previously known to Cowan’s.  For Fine Jewelry, Coin and Currency, and Fine Silver auctions, Bidders previously unknown to Cowan’s may purchase up to $1,000 via credit card with the remaining balance settled via cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers.

PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 3% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground.  Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If a purchase contains these materials, the Buyer must check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied.

17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY AND CANCELLATION OF SALE. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to remove purchased property. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 90 days after the auction date, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, and/or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s. 

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