SOLD
5.00CADto J***1 (5397)+ buyer's premium (0.75)
This item SOLD at 2026 Aug 24 @ 18:05UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
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Firearms Curiosa
The practical book of guns
Sporting guns
New revised edition the age of firearms
Identification of firearms within the purview of the national firearms act
Auction Location:
340 Bishopsgate Road, Burford, Ontario, N0E 1A0, Canada
Previewing Details:
Landsborough Auctions
340 Bishopsgate Road
Burford ON
Previewing Details:
Previewing is available Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 5:00pm. Only up to 4:00pm the Friday before the auction closes.Call 519-449-1001 to preview items prior to scheduled preview dates and time.
Buyers Premium, Taxes and Fees
Buyer's Premium:
15%
Taxes: Tax appropriate to Canadian destinations dependent upon regional requirements. Taxes for outside of Ontario differ. Alberta 5%, British Columbia 12%, Manitoba 12%, New Brunswick 15%, Newfoundland 15%, NWT 5%, Nova Scotia 15%, Nunavut 5%, Ontario 13%, Quebec 14.975%, Prince Edward Island 15%, Saskatchewan 11%, Yukon 5%.
Storage fees: A $5.00 per item per day will be charged on items not picked beyond the two-week period following our auction.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta Tax |
| GST |
5% |
British Columbia Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba Tax |
| HST |
15% |
New Brunswick Tax |
| HST |
15% |
Newfoundland Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Saskatchewan Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Northwest Territories Tax |
| HST |
14% |
Nova Scotia Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Quebec Tax |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut Tax |
| HST |
15% |
PEI Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Status Card Exemption |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Pickups:
Your items are available for pickup on the Wednesday following the sale for a period of two weeks. Please email cs@landsboroughauctions.com to make alternate arrangements.
Storage fees:
A $5.00 per item per day will be charged on items not picked up beyond the two-week period following our auction.We reserve the right to ship those items to you and charge the card on file if not picked up in a timely manner.
Shipping Details:
A prerequisite of our auction is to select your preference to pick up or have items shipped. We will honour your selection. Items will be shipped together when possible. Shipping charges are determined after items have been packaged and weighed. There will be $15.00 per package handling charge. Specific items cannot be or will not be shipped (for example black powder or very large or expensive-to-ship items).
All items are sent by Canada Post or Purolator Courier depending on location, size of parcel and regulations.
Items will be insured and a signature required.
We ship ammunition ONLY within Canada. Ammunition and firearms are shipped separately.
Dangerous goods (ammunition, powder, muzzle loading ignition, primers and compressed gases) will be shipped by Purolator. We require a physical address as Purolator does not deliver to P.O. boxes. Please note we can only use Purolator for ammo and their costs will be more expensive than in the past. Purolator and UPS are the only option for shipping ammunition in Canada.
To Ship Firearms Outside Of Canada Contact:
Third Party Exporters USA Bidders:
Please contact Borderview International Firearms Logistics at 1-877-947-4867 before bidding.
You have sole responsibility for your purchases. You and or your importing FFL will be required to file paperwork with BATF in order to import an item. Please check with your FFL and/or BATF regarding import of specific items. Not all firearms are able to be imported/exported into the USA. Note that any items that you have purchased but are deemed “not importable/exportable” will be sold at our next available auction. Our regular commission charges apply to the resale of your items.
Third Party Exporters International Bidders:
Please contact Pat at Wolverine Supplies at 204-748-2454 or Ted Kouznetsov by e-mail: riversong.f.arms@gmail.com at Riversong Arms 9880755 Canada Inc telephone number 819-647-3550, before bidding. You have sole responsibility for your purchases. Please check with your governing body to ensure your intended purchase is importable, as well as the third-party exporter to ensure they will be able to export to your country. This should be done prior to bidding. Not all firearms are able to be imported/exported internationally. Note that any items that you purchased but are deemed not importable/exportable will be sold at our next available auction. Our regular commission charges apply to the resale of your items.
For shipping a second charge will occur the day the item has been shipped which will include shipping, insurance and a packing fee. Shipping is done in numerical order by paddle number and starts the Monday after the auction. Once your package(s) have been scanned by the courier company picking up (Canada Post or Purolator(ammo) then they send you an email with your tracking information.
Insurance cost will be charged and calculated at $2.90 per $100, so $1-$100 is $2.90, $101-$200 is $5.70, $201-$300 is $8.70 and so forth. Costs for shipping and insurance are processed on your credit card through the iCollector site.
If I choose to decline shipping insurance through Landsborough Auctions, I do understand that if the packages/items are lost, damaged, stolen or otherwise rendered inoperable or destroyed, that I am solely responsible and will not pursue any financial or other kind of compensation from Landsborough Auctions.
Please email us at cs@landsboroughauctions.com to request the form to decline the insurance.
For Buyers in Nova Scotia-The Police Identity Management Act restricts the sale and possession of police-related items, including uniforms, badges, vehicle markings, and equipment. The law, which came into effect on May 12, 2022, prohibits unauthorized individuals from selling, possessing, or using these items, aiming to reduce the risk of impersonation and improve public safety.
USA BIDDERS
Any duties, tariffs, taxes, or brokerage fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Be aware that these charges can be substantial. You are responsible for all permits, duty and customs charges on items you purchase.
Payment Details:
Payment Details:
If I choose to decline shipping insurance through Landsborough Auctions, I do understand that if the packages/items are lost, damaged, stolen or otherwise rendered inoperable or destroyed, that I am solely responsible and will not pursue any financial or other kind of compensation from Landsborough Auctions.
Please email us at cs@landsboroughauctions.com to request the form to decline the insurance.
Pick up items starts the Wed. after any auction.
Auction sales will be charged to Visa or Mastercard or you can choose to pay by e-transfer but you must have a credit card on file to sign up.
If you choose to pay by e-transfer send it to
etransfers@landsboroughauctions.com
and include your buyer/paddle # in the message portion.
NOTE TO ALL BUYERS: All purchases will be made in CAD (Canadian Dollars) currency. All sales are final at the drop of the hammer. All items purchased by bidders will be charged to their Visa or Mastercard at the conclusion of the auction through the iCollector site unless set up fort E-transfer.If we do nor receive your E-transfer payment withing 3 days of the auction we will charge the outstanding balance to the credit card on file. If shipping is required for the purchases, a second charge will occur the day the item has been shipped which will include shipping, insurance and packing fee. Shipping is done in numerical order by paddle number and starts the Monday after the auction. Once your package(s) have been scanned by the courier company picking up (Canada Post or Purolator) then they send you an email with your tracking information.
USA BIDDERS
Any duties, tariffs, taxes, or brokerage fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Be aware that these charges can be substantial. You are responsible for all permits, duty and customs charges on items you purchase.
Storage fees:
A $5.00 per item per day will be charged on items not picked up beyond the two-week period following our auction. We reserve the right to ship those items to you and charge the card on file if not picked up in a timely manner.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- See Payment Details
- E-Transfer
Terms
You are accepting all our Terms and Conditions, Buyers Premiums, Taxes, Shipping and Payment stipulations when you place a bid at our auction. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser and the decision of the auctioneer relating to all matters is final. All sales are final and not subject to conditions with no refunds or exchanges. All merchandise is sold in an "as is" condition without recourse to the vendor. All goods advertised or displayed are subject to withdrawal prior to sale with the discretion of the auctioneer. The Auctioneer may reject a bid at his discretion without reason or explanation.
If we do nor receive your E-transfer payment within 3 days of the auction we will charge the outstanding balance to the credit card on file.
Storage fees:
A $5.00 per item per day will be charged on items not picked up beyond the two-week period following our auction. We reserve the right to ship those items to you and charge the card on file if not picked up in a timely manner.
In Canada, a valid P.A.L. (possession and acquisition license) is required to acquire firearms and ammunition. Firearm registration applies to all restricted and prohibited firearms purchased within Canada. All restricted and prohibited firearms will have their transfer started on auction day. USA and International bidders have sole responsibility for their purchases and a $40.00 administrative fee is applied on all firearms sales. If purchased items cannot be imported, the items will be sold at the next available auction. Consignment commissions are applicable on the resale. Please note that we do not ship ammunition outside Canada.
Please note that tariffs and duties may be charged on items going to the USA. These assessments are based on the original place of manufacture, not the point of purchase. Rates fluctuate and are assessed on the day of shipping. Any duties, tariffs, taxes, or brokerage fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Be aware that these charges can be substantial. You are responsible for all permits, duty and customs charges on items you purchase.
Some items cannot be imported into the USA based on the country of manufacture (e.g., Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, etc.). You are responsible for confirming that you may legally receive the item in your jurisdiction before bidding.
We are not responsible for items seized or confiscated by customs or border agencies. No refunds will be issued in these cases
Landsborough Auctions does not guarantee or make warranties on any lot sold. Ratings in the catalogue are opinion. We acknowledge that errors may occur although we endeavour to give you accurate information in what is written. We strongly recommend personally viewing any item you bid on. Landsborough Auctions will not return or refund money if an item is not exactly in the same condition as listed in the catalogue. No employee of Landsborough Auctions is authorized to make on our behalf or that of the consignor, any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any lot or item for sale.
All items in this auction are sold unreserved. Consignors are not authorized to bid on their own items nor have someone bid on their behalf. We reserve the right to withdraw any items or bids by the offending consignorand black list the offenders from future auctions.
Except as expressly provided above, all property is sold “AS IS". Landsborough Auctions, nor the consignor, makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the title, merchantability, fitness or condition of the property or as to the correctness of description, authenticity, attribution, provenance or period of the property or as to whether the purchaser acquires any copyrights or other intellectual property rights in lots sold or as to whether a work of art is subject to the artist’s moral rights or other residual rights of the artist. All firearms and ammunition are sold as collectables only. Fitness to fire or otherwise discharge the arm or ammunition is expressly denied by Landsborough Auctions. A competent gunsmith should be consulted before attempting to use or fire any firearm or ammunition. The purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall Landsborough Auctions be liable for any damages including without limitation any compensatory, incidental or consequential damages.