+ Lots & Pal Requirements

Firearm, Ammunition, and Cartridge Magazine purchasers require a valid P.A.L. (Possession and Acquisition Licence). All restricted and prohibited firearms are registered with the Canadian Firearms Program and will be transferred to the purchaser following the completion of the sale and receipt of full payment. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to determine that they have the correct category of licence for the intended purchase prior to bidding. A P.A.L. is required for all Prohibited, Restricted and Non-Restricted category firearms. No P.A.L. is required for Antique category firearms. Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Firearms will be shipped to an address on file with the CFO. Ammunition and Firearms cannot be shipped in the same box. Ammunition will be shipped with UPS or Purolator depending on your location and restrictions. Ammunition will be shipped to your address on file with the CFO. Any items purchased that we are not able to deliver, or that you do not have a valid licence to possess, will be sold at the next opportunity. Regular commission charges apply to that secondary sale. Due to legislated restriction, we cannot ship any Police / RCMP Uniforms, Equipment or any other Police / RCMP articles to Nova Scotia. Please check your provincial laws / restrictions before bidding on these items. If you are picking up your items, please see lot 0D for further instructions. If we will be shipping your items, please see lot 0E for further instructions.

+ Shipping Limitations

Please be advised that we cannot ship any sort of firearm directly to USA or International buyers. Buyers must use a third-party exporter for these items. In our sale these are lots 1-6599.

+ Items We Will Not Ship to the USA

Due to tariff and shipping regulations, we will not ship directly to the USA. Do not bid on items if you require your shipment to be sent to a USA address. The exception is firearms that will be sent to an exporter for shipment to you.

Payment Terms for (USA Bidders) USA bidders will be required to make payment for all purchases via Wire transfer. All winning bidders will be sent the required information.

Currently we will not ship any items to the USA directly. Do not bid on items if you require your shipment to be sent directly to a USA address. The exception is firearms that you have arranged to have shipped through a third-party exporter.

+ Items We Will Not Ship Internationally

Due to new shipping regulations from the EU we will not be able to ship to some countries. This could change at any time.

Red alert: Canada Post is not accepting parcels for these destinations due to a temporary service disruption.

Date posted: July 07, 2026

European Union Destinations: Postal services suspended

Canada Post is temporarily suspending parcel acceptance to select European Union destinations due to new EU customs requirements for low value shipments.

Effective July 1, the European Union introduced:

• A new €3 customs duty per item, in addition to import VAT
• Enhanced item-level data and compliance requirements

Service suspended (until further notice)

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal

Service available (DDU destinations)

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Canada Post will continue to accept shipments to destinations where Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU) remains operationally feasible while working to implement compliant solutions across impacted markets.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as new information becomes available. Information taken from Canada Post website.

This could change at any time. Please see the link from Canada Post, our international shipper.

Please see the first note about countries that we are not currently able to ship to. For all countries, due to shipping regulations, we cannot ship the following categories to international buyers. These items cannot be shipped by us or an exporter. Do not bid on these items if you require shipment outside Canada.

• Receivers
• Ammunition
• Primers
• Primed brass
• Dummy rounds
• BB's and pellets
• Gun parts
• Magazines
• Air guns
• Slides
• Barrels
• Inert munitions or grenades

In this sale, these categories are generally associated with lots 4500-4989, 10000–15999, 19000-22999, 26000-26899, 28000–28999, 36000-36999.

+ Country-of-Origin Restrictions

Some items cannot be imported to your country 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.

+ Confiscation by Border/Customs Agencies

We are not responsible for items seized or confiscated by customs or border agencies. No refunds will be issued in these cases.

+ Account Approval (USA & International Bidders)

All USA and international bidders will receive an email requesting confirmation that they have read, understand, and accept the USA and International bidder Terms & Conditions. Accounts will not be approved until the bidder has responded confirming acceptance. To request approval, email admin@switzersauction.com.

+ Using a Third Party Exporter: USA Bidders

• Borderview: 1 877 947 GUNS (4867) • Email: export@borderview.com

Please contact an exporter before bidding.

+ Import Compliance - USA Bidders

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 the import of specific items. Not all firearms are able to be imported/exported into the USA. Any item purchased and later deemed “not importable/exportable” will be sold at the next opportunity. Regular commission charges apply to that secondary sale.

+ Tariffs, Duties, and Shipping: USA Bidders

Tariffs, duties, Import VAT, taxes and other import fees may be charged on items being shipped. These assessments are based on the original place of manufacture, not the point of purchase. Rates fluctuate and are assessed at the time of shipping. Any duties, tariffs, VAT, taxes or brokerage fees are the buyer's responsibility.

+ Using a Third Party Exporter: International Bidders

• Wolverine Supplies: 204 748 2454
• 9880755 Canada Inc. (Ted): 613 656 1522

Please contact an exporter before bidding.

+ Import Compliance - International Bidders

You are solely responsible for ensuring your purchase is importable into your country. Confirm with your governing authority and with your chosen exporter that export/import is permitted prior to bidding. Not all firearms or related items are importable/exportable from Canada. If we are unable to ship an item to you, or it is later deemed “not importable/exportable,” the item will have to be resold at the next opportunity. Regular commission charges will apply to that secondary sale. We will not be responsible for regulation changes that occur.

+ Tariffs, Duties, and Shipping: International Bidders

Tariffs, duties, Import VAT, taxes and other import fees may be charged on items being shipped. These assessments are based on the original place of manufacture, not the point of purchase. Rates fluctuate and are assessed at the time of shipping. Any duties, tariffs, VAT, taxes or brokerage fees are the buyer's responsibility.

+ Storage Fees & Resale

Storage fees of $5.00 per item per month will be charged on all items that we have not been able to send to your exporter within 120 days of the sale. If you are unable to complete the transaction within 1 year, the item(s) will be resold at a subsequent auction. Our reselling rate of 25% will apply to all resells.

+ Sign-Up Tip (Firearms Licence Field

If you encounter issues signing up for our sale, you may enter all zeros in the firearms licence field to bypass this requirement.

+ All Sales Are Final / No Refunds or Exchanges

All sales are final with no refunds or exchanges. Switzer’s Auction does not guarantee or make warranties on any lot. We acknowledge that errors may occur; however, we endeavor to give accurate information in the descriptions provided. We are available by email at admin@switzersauction.com and by phone at 613-332-5581 to answer questions and provide additional photographs prior to bidding, if required. We strongly recommend that you personally view any item you bid on. No employee of Switzer’s Auction is authorized to make any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any lot or item for sale. Switzer’s Auction will not return or refund money if an item is not exactly in the same condition as listed in the online listing. Firearm ratings in the online listing are subjective and are of visual opinion. No mechanical inspection or test firing is undertaken by Switzer’s. Any concern must be addressed with a recognized gunsmith prior to firing any firearm.

+ Bidder Registration

As we are selling Firearms, Ammunition and Cartridge Magazines, it is imperative that bidders/customers provide us their correct information. We require your full correct name as shown on your PAL, PAL number, date of birth, and the mailing address that is associated with your PAL. When this information is incorrect it will cause a delay in both the processing and shipping of your purchase. If you have made an error and need to correct it, please email admin@switzersauction.com.

+ Buyer's Premium and Taxes

All items purchased online are subject to a 15% buyer's premium. Canadian Taxes will be charged at the rate applicable to the shipping destination. Item(s) purchased and shipped outside of Canada are not subject to Canadian taxes, however you may be responsible for customs or duty charges.

+ Terms of Payment

At the conclusion of the Auction, all items won will be charged to the Visa or Mastercard provided at registration to guarantee payment. If shipping is required for any purchase, an additional charge will be applied on the day the item is to be shipped. Please ensure that we have the correct card number and expiry date on file. If your credit card or shipping information changes after registration, please email us at admin@switzersauction.com. Please note that iCollector only forwards your information at the time of registration and does not transmit updates. Bidders are responsible for full payment of all items upon winning. Switzer’s Auction will take all necessary steps to recover unpaid balances in order to mitigate losses. This may include charging your credit card in partial amounts until the full amount is received. If payment is not received within 5 days, a late fee of $50.00 may be applied to the outstanding balance. USA bidders will be required to make payment for all purchases via wire transfer. All winning USA bidders will be sent the required information. Important: Transfers of any Prohibited or Restricted firearms will not be initiated until full payment has been received. If full payment is not received within 30 days of the auction close, the items may be resold in the next available sale. Any items won that are not paid in full, Switzer’s Auction reserves the right to resell those items at the next available auction. Our standard commission fees will apply to the resale. Any outstanding balance remaining after the resale may be referred to a collection agency and/or pursued through small claims court. Non-payers and recurring late payers will be banned from future sales.

+ Bidding

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. All merchandise is sold 'As Is' without recourse to the vendor. All goods advertised or displayed are subject to withdrawal prior to sale within the discretion of the auctioneer. The Auctioneers may reject a bid at their discretion without reason or explanation. Bid increments are fixed for online only auctions. Bid increments are fixed for the pre-bidding and maximum bid portion of Online/Live auctions. Once the sale goes Live the Auctioneer has the option to adjust the bid increments. Placing your bid is your acceptance of all Terms and Conditions, Buyers Premium, Taxes, Shipping, Pick up and Payment information. Please read them before bidding. Bid retractions will only be permitted when we have made a gross description error, obvious customer bid input errors ($5000.00 instead of $500.00). In the case that we have to resell a lot to a back bidder your are responsible for the difference between your bid and theirs, buyers premium and taxes. Please email admin@switzersauction.com prior to bidding with any questions.

+ NEW REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE TRANSFER / SALE OF NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS. THESE ARE LOT NUMBERS: 2000-4699

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+ Consignor Bidding

Consignors are not authorized to bid on their own items or have someone bid on their behalf. We reserve the right to withdraw any items or bids made by the offending consignor.

+ Limitations of Liability

Except as expressly provided above, all property is sold “As Is'. Switzer's Auction 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, genuineness, 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 Collector lots only. Fitness to fire or otherwise discharge the Firearm or Ammunition is expressly denied by Switzer's Auction. 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 Switzer's Auction be liable for any damages including without limitation any compensatory, incidental or consequential damages. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Specific condition requests can be obtained via email at admin@switzersauction.com. Any statement given is strictly an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Switzer's Auction shall not be responsible for any error or omissions in lot listings.

+ De-activations

We are licensed to perform de-activations. Prices to de-activate vary depending on the type and complexity of the work needed to be performed. We de-activate to the Canadian Firearms Technical Inspection standard. This standard may not meet the standard for export to foreign countries. Please email admin@switzersauction.com for quotes to de-activate prior to bidding. Minimum fee is $100.00 and can increase to $450.00+ for a complicated fully automatic machine gun. Firearms de-activated by Switzer’s will be reported to the Canadian Firearms Registry and once approved a letter of de-activation will be provided. We sell firearms that have been previously de-activated by others. These may not meet current or exportable standards. Firearms de-activated by others may or may not have a “de-activation letter” available. We are not able to search for letters for firearms de-activated by others.