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Special Conditions of Sale Relating to Firearms

  1. Modern, Curio and Relic Firearms: A department of Justice Dealer Record of sale (D.R.O.S.) form must be completed for all firearms manufactured after 1898. The mandatory D.R.O.S. processing fee is payable by personal check or cash to Greg Martin Auctions. The fee is as follows:
    One handgun: $30.00
    One or more longarm: $30.00

  2. * Asterisk: The presence of asterisks preceding the bold face description indicate modern firearms.

    * One asterisk denotes a Curio or Relic firearm. Both Curio and Relic longarms and hand guns require state and federal registration, fees will apply. For detailed information refer to the front office at 415-537-3800.
    ** Two asterisks denote a modern firearm which requires both state and federal registration.
    *** Three asterisks denotes that this lot is restricted from sale to residents of the State of California or requires buyers to have special Federal licenses to purchase. Lots will be transferred and delivered through our New Hampshire affiliated licensee. Prior to bidding, please consult our office should you require any additional information. (415) 537-3800, info@gregmartinauctions.com

  3. Waiting Period: Beginning December 1, 1998 state law requires a 10 day waiting period for ALL longarms and handguns manufactured after 1898. In addition, purchasers of firearms classified by the Federal Government as Modern, Curio or Relic must complete a Federal 4473 registration form. This form carries no fees. Due to recent changes in state law the Curio and Relic Federal Firearms License has become obsolete in the state of California.

  4. New CA Law Limiting Handgun Purchases: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 202, Commencing January 1, 2000, No person shall make an application to purchase more than one pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person within any 30-day period. For questions regarding this bill please contact the Department of Justice Firearms Division at (916) 227-3703.

  5. New SF Laws Requiring Gun Locks: Effective January 1, 1997, the City of San Francisco requires any buyer who does not have a valid FFL License, to have in their possession a gun lock with key for every modern firearm and Curio or Relic. You may either:

    -Supply your own gun lock with key (one gun lock per weapon) or Purchase a gun lock with key from Greg Martin Auctions at a cost of $7.50 at the time of purchase.

    Greg Martin Auctions cannot release any weapons to non-FFL dealers without the buyer presenting gun locks for all applicable weapons.

  6. Payment of Charges. All delivery, shipping and storage must be paid by the successful bidder prior to delivery of the firearm.

  7. Greg Martin Auctions makes no warranties or representations whatsoever, and no employee of Greg Martin Auctions has the authority to do otherwise, concerning the fitness for use, safety to fire or store, or reliability, of any firearm, ammunition, or parts or components thereof, whether antique or modern.

  8. 12088.1. Effective January 1, 2002: (a) All firearms sold or transferred in this state by a licensed firearms dealer, including private transfers through a dealer, and all firearms manufactured in this state, shall include or be accompanied by a firearms safety device that is listed on the Department of Justice's roster of approved firearms safety devices.

    (b) All firearms sold or transferred in this state by a licensed firearms dealer, including private transfers through a dealer, and all firearms manufactured in this state shall be accompanied with warning language or labels as described in Section 12088.3
    (c) The sale or transfer of a firearm shall be exempt from subdivision (a) if both of the following apply:

    (1) The purchaser of transferee owns a gun safe that meets the standards set forth in Section 12088.2. Gun safes shall not be required to be tested, and therefore may meet the standards without appearing on the Department of Justice roster.
    (2) The purchaser or transferee presents an original receipt for purchase of the gun safe, or other proof of purchase or ownership of the gun safe as authorized by the Attorney General, to the firearms dealer. The dealer shall maintain a copy of the receipt or proof of purchase with the dealer's record of sales of firearms.
    (d) The sale or transfer of a firearm will be exempt from subdivision (a) if all of the following apply:

    (1) The purchaser of transferee purchases an approved safety device no more than 30 days prior to the day the purchaser or transferee takes possession of the firearm.
    (2) The purchaser or transferee presents the approved safety device to the firearms dealer when picking up the firearm.
    (3) The purchaser or transferee presents an original receipt to the firearms dealer which shows the date of purchase, the name, and the model number of the safety device.
    (4) The firearms dealer verifies that the requirements in (1) and (3), inclusive, have to been satisfied.
    (5) The firearms dealer maintains a copy of the receipt along with the dealers' record of sales of firearms.