Firearm Auction - The Ford Collection - May 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Live in-house auction with online simulcast bidding
Location: 315 Eastview Road, Pelzer, SC 29669
Preview:
- Thursday, May 29 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM
- Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Join us for an exciting live firearm auction featuring 304 quality firearms. This must-attend event includes a ton of Colt firearms, 40 Smith & Wesson handguns, and a wide selection of trusted brands, including Ruger, Beretta, Browning, and others. Bidders can participate in person or online through simulcast bidding.
Pickup Information (Bidders MUST Schedule - No Walk-ins Accepted):
- No Monday pickups
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- You will receive a pickup email and text to schedule your day and time. Walk-ins will NOT be accepted.
Highlighted Items:
U.S. 1873 Colt .45 SAA Single Action Army 7 1/2" Revolver, Serial Number 416 – Ainsworth Inspected US Cavalry
1978 Colt Service Model ACE .22 LR 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol with Box
Colt 1911 A1 Commander Model Pistol with Box
Colt Civil War Black Powder Centennial Set in Original Presentation Box (Sequential Pair)
Colt 1911 Premier Edition .45 ACP Pistol in Presentation Case
Colt 1911 World War II Commemorative Nickel Pistol in Presentation Case
1977 Colt SAA .45 Revolver – Trans-Alaska Pipeline Commemorative
Colt Mark IV/Series 80 Gold Cup 1911 National Match .45 ACP
1982 Colt MK IV Series 70 Government Model 1911 .45 ACP – Satin Nickel
Colt 1911 .45 ACP Battle of Belleau Wood WWI Commemorative Pistol
Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Nickel-plated Single Action Army – European Model
Colt Woodsman Second Series Semi-auto Pistol in the Original Box
1975 Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP Satin Nickel Pistols (Two Examples)
Smith & Wesson .38 S&W Double Action 2nd Model – Nickel Finish with Bone Grips
There are 11 Colt snake guns in the May 31, 2025 auction catalog:
1987 Colt King Cobra .357 Magnum 4" "Ultimate" Bright Stainless Revolver
1977 Colt Diamondback .38 Special 4" Nickel Revolver
1988 Colt King Cobra .357 Magnum RARE 2.5" Barrel Stainless Revolver
1982 Colt Python .357 Magnum 6" Stainless Steel Revolver with Box
1966 Colt Python 8" Nickel-plated .357 Magnum
1984 Colt Python 6" .357 Magnum Revolver
1973 Colt Cobra .38 Special 2" Nickel Snub Nose Revolver
1993 Colt King Cobra Enhanced .357 Magnum 6" Stainless Revolver in Original Box
Factory Engraved Colt King Cobra .357 Magnum – Complete with Original Box
1972 Colt Python .357 Magnum 4" Nickel Revolver with Box
1982 Colt Python .357 Magnum 6" Stainless Steel Revolver with Box
Whether you are a collector, dealer, or enthusiast, this auction offers something for everyone. Register to bid and view the full catalog at: www.MPA-SC.com
SC Auction Firm License 4109
Internet Premium: 15%
Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval
Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Wire Transfer
Payment Instructions: We accept credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers only. A 15% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales conducted via BidWrangler. No sales tax will be charged for online sales unless you live within the boundaries of South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia. Any invoices over $1,000.00 must be paid via ACH or wire transfer unless the bidder has been on our buyer list for at least three years.
FIREARMS: We follow a 7-7-7 policy regarding FFL transfers. If we do not have your FFL in seven days of the auction closing, you get a phone call reminder. If we don't have your FFL seven days after that, you receive a certified letter. If we do not have your FFL within seven days following this date we will resell your firearm minus a 15% commission. There are NO REFUNDS if we do not receive your FFL. Be an adult. Send the FFL information if you buy a gun.
Currency Type: USD
Shipping Instructions: Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors at the buyer's expense - please email your FFL information to us at FIREARMS@MPA-SC.com to expedite shipping of your firearms. All other items will ship as quickly as possible via UPS, FedEx, or USPS. After the close of the auction, you will receive an email and text from Shipping Saint, our software provider, with the option to choose to have your items shipped or to schedule a pickup time slot.
SHIPPING: When selecting the shipping option, your items are transferred to our shipping department and you will receive a link to pay the shipping costs from Shipping Saint. We typically ship on Thursday and Friday so you may not receive the link until that time.
PICKUP: When selecting PICKUP follow the prompts to select the date and time slot from the options available (see your Shipping Saint email/text for the times available).
Checkout Date & Times: You will be notified at the end of the auction via email with your settlement sheet noting all purchases and the amount due. This invoice will serve as the billing amount that is charged to your credit card on file. Shipping will be a separate charge.
Location: 315 Eastview Road, Pelzer, SC 29669
Special Terms
All items sell AS-IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. We reserve the right to add or delete items before sale time. Please send any specific questions to our email address or call us for more information. All sales are final. Any bidders with credit cards that are declined on reconciliation day will be charged a $30 processing fee to run another credit card - NO EXCEPTIONS!
FIREARMS: We follow a 7-7-7 policy regarding FFL transfers. If we do not have your FFL in seven days of the auction closing, you get a phone call reminder. If we don't have your FFL seven days after that, you receive a certified letter. If we do not have your FFL within seven days following this date we will resell your firearm minus a 15% commission. There are NO REFUNDS if we do not receive your FFL. Be an adult. Send the FFL information if you buy a gun.
Online Bidding Terms:
1. Meares Property Advisors has put forth every effort in preparing the catalog for this auction to provide accurate descriptions of all items. All property is sold 'as-is' and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. No refunds will be offered.
2. FOR ONLINE BIDDING: There is a 15% Buyer's Premium added to your total purchase.
3. All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. We accept credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers only. No sales tax will be charged for online sales unless you live within the boundaries of South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia. Any invoices over $1,000.00 must be paid via ACH or wire transfer unless the bidder has been on our buyer list for at least three years.
4. Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors at the buyer's expense - please fax your FFL information to us to expedite the shipping of your firearms. All other items will ship as quickly as possible via FedEx or USPS. You will receive an invoice and text from Shipping Saint, our software provider, with a link to pay the shipping costs. PICKUP is available!
5. Our online auctions move quickly! If you are interested in an item, bid quickly. If you win an item in the auction you will be notified by email the next business day. All items will be charged to the credit card on file unless other arrangements are made before the online auction start time as listed on our bidding site. The invoice you receive on the day after the auction will be used for billing - we will bill the credit card on file.
6. To better serve our customers, all bidders must provide their name, address, daytime phone number, and email address at which they can be contacted. This is to ensure good communication between Meares Property Advisors and the bidder throughout transactions.
7. The purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the auction company in the collection of funds. The purchaser also agrees that a fee of 2% per month is added to the balance of any unpaid balance due to the auction company and any other costs or losses incurred by the purchaser's failure to adhere to these terms. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in Greenville County, South Carolina.
8. The auctioneer has the sole discretion to advance the bidding and may reject a nominal advance, should it in his estimation prove injurious to the auction. The auctioneer shall be the final judge in all bidding disputes and shall name a bidder as the purchaser.
9. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer.
10. All sales are final.
11. By bidding on any item, the bidder shows acceptance of the terms of the auction.
12. The auction company reserves the right to refuse service or decline registration to any person.
13. All announcements made on the day of the auction take precedence over any written, verbal or electronic statements.
Malfunction, Shutdown, and Loss of Service: The results of the auction may be rendered void if malfunction, shutdown, or temporary loss of service occurs. In such an event, Meares Property Advisors, Inc. reserves the right to remedy the situation in whichever way best represents the seller, including the cancellation of existing bids. Meares shall not be held liable in any way for any malfunctions, shutdowns, or loss of service. The bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly at the close of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Meares Property Advisors, Inc. or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly during the close of the auction. Meares Property Advisors, Inc. will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.
