Licensed FFL auction house · since 1983
Whether you inherited a single rifle or are settling a collection built over a lifetime, Austin Auction Gallery sells modern, antique, and collectible firearms to collectors and dealers bidding in our gallery and online nationwide.
We are a fully licensed FFL holder. Every firearm is received, logged, and transferred through our FFL in accordance with ATF regulations, so you are never responsible for navigating the transfer yourself.
Auction vs. a quick offer
Selling to a single shop means accepting what that shop is willing to pay, based on what they think they can resell it for. It is fast, and for common firearms it can be reasonable. For anything scarce, early, cased, engraved, or historically significant, it usually leaves money on the table.
At auction, the people who most want your firearm bid against each other. That is what turns a collector-grade piece into a collector-grade price.
Compliance is the reason most collections sit in a safe for years. We take that off your plate: firearms are received and logged through our FFL per ATF regulations, and modern firearms transfer to buyers only through a licensed FFL dealer.
Antique and black powder firearms legally classified as non-firearms under federal law typically do not require FFL transfer. Our specialists confirm classification before anything is listed.
Makers our bidders follow
Results, not promises
Top prices realized from 1,793 firearms and militaria lots in our searchable archive. Every one was cataloged by our specialists and sold through our live and online auctions.
A clear plan from the first call
One team handles valuation, lawful intake, cataloging, marketing, and payment.
Email photos to info@austinauction.com or call (512) 258-5479. For modern firearms, include make, model, caliber, and serial number. For a larger collection, we can arrange a visit.
You send detailsOur specialists research comparable results, then advise which firearms belong in a catalog auction and what estimates and reserves make sense. A preliminary evaluation is free and carries no obligation.
We value the collectionFirearms are received and logged through our FFL in accordance with ATF regulations. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and complete a firearm consignment form at the gallery, or ship from a licensed FFL dealer.
We receive them through our FFLEach firearm is researched, photographed, described, and marketed to collectors and dealers bidding in the gallery and online across the country.
We catalog and marketBidders compete live in the gallery and online. Modern firearms transfer to the buyer only through a licensed FFL dealer.
We sellYou receive payment and a detailed settlement statement itemizing the hammer price and commission for every lot.
You are paidStart with a few photographs and the make, model, caliber, and serial number. A preliminary evaluation costs nothing.
Start a firearms inquirySellers ask
Yes — modern, antique, and collectible firearms. All are received and transferred through our FFL per ATF regulations. Our specialists evaluate value, discuss reserves, and handle listing, marketing, and the legal transfer process.
Yes, Austin Auction Gallery is a fully licensed FFL holder. All firearm sales and transfers comply with federal, state, and local regulations; buyers complete the required background check and transfer through an authorized FFL dealer before taking possession of any modern firearm.
A valid government-issued photo ID and a completed firearm consignment form at our gallery. Shipped firearms must move from or to a licensed FFL dealer per ATF regulations. Modern firearms also require make, model, caliber, and serial number.
Yes. Antique and black powder firearms legally classified as non-firearms under federal law typically do not require FFL transfer and can ship directly to eligible buyers where permitted. Our specialists confirm classification and compliance.
No. We only earn a commission once your item sells. Standard commission rates vary depending on the item's category and value.
Consignor payments are typically issued within 30 business days (often sooner) after the auction, once payment from the buyer has been received and cleared.
Yes, but only to a valid FFL dealer in your state of residence. Have your dealer email us a signed copy of their FFL license, and we will ship the firearm directly to your dealer for transfer.
Start here
Send photographs and a brief description, or call us. A confidential preliminary evaluation is free, and there are no upfront fees to consign.
