DNR sets confiscated gun auction for May 2

[JohnWester]

The auction of nearly 300 confiscated rifles and shotguns will be at the Hiller Auction Barn in Zimmerman. The guns will be sold “as is.”
The Department of Natural Resources will sell nearly 300 confiscated rifles and shotguns at a public auction May 2 in Zimmerman.

The sale will be at the Hiller Auction Barn, two miles east of Hwy. 169 and County Road 4. Bidder registration begins at 8 a.m. and potential buyers can inspect the guns at that time. The auction starts at 10 a.m.

It's the first public auction of DNR- confiscated firearms -- forfeited by hunters for serious game violations -- in about a decade. The guns, collected over the past four years, vary widely in quality. A complete inventory will be posted on the Hiller Auction Web page at www.hillerauction.com.

The guns will be sold "as is" and all sales are final. Payment may be by cash, by most major credit cards, cashier's check, money order or traveler's checks. A convenience fee may be added to each credit card transaction. Personal or business checks also will be accepted if they are accompanied by a letter of credit from a bank stating that the bidder's credit is in good standing. Those letters must be provided when registering.

Hiller Auction, which won the bid to conduct the sale, will do background checks of bidders before releasing guns. Following the background check, a buyer can take possession of a gun immediately. Bidders can bring their own gun case to legally transport them or they can buy a temporary, disposable case from the auctioneer.

For any questions, contact Hiller Auction at 763-856-2453, 800-889-3458 or khauction@sherbtel.net.

[beeker]

IMO... most auctions where there are guns the guns are never a bargain.. this may be different but I would imagine a large turnout with the way things have been. I visit alot of auctions during the "off season" and rarely have I found a good deal on a gun. but I do enjoy a good auction so as long as there isn't a shoot that weekend I may go.

[Cody Gruchow]

i may go....i been looking to buy a .300 cal(dont matter the brand) and i see they have a few(have my eyes on the tikka t3)

[kenhuntin]

I agree with Beeker if you go to an auction with firearms they go for outrageous prices. As much as this one is advertised the guns offered will all go for collector prices.

[cva54]

I dont know never been to a gun auction.Think Iam going to go the only thing I want is the 700 LA action so a beat up thing is perfick might get lucky. Just last mounth went to a bike swap meet. Found a part for my old HD new it is a 200.00 part I found one for 40.00 new still in the box. score