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Echoes of History: Artifacts, Arms & Americana
3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222
Louisville, KY 40241
10% Buyer's Premium
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Bidding simulcasted with LiveAuctioneers:
Bidding begins to end Wednesday, November 19, beginning at 11:00am. This auction will be simulcast on our website and with LiveAuctioneers.com, closing consecutively, one lot at a time, at approximately 1 lot per minute. Please see the "Close of Bidding" paragraph in Terms & Conditions for more details. Given the amount of lots in the auction, the auction will likely last most of the day. If you feel you may not be available at a certain time on November 19, please put your bids in previous to the start date in the catalog that is available now.
Inspection: Inspection will be Sunday, November 16, from 12-2 p.m.
PICKING UP YOUR ITEMS: Thursday, November 20, from 12-5 p.m. or Friday, November 21, 10 a.m - 2 p.m., by appointment only.
If you cannot make this pickup time, please call (502) 489-5515 or email sarah@wardlowauc.com to make arrangements.
See the Terms and Conditions for more information.
It is important to come to pickups at your designated time slot.
Pickup reservations will be required. A link will be emailed to winning bidders after the auction is over.
SHIPPING: See “Terms and Conditions” regarding shipping information.
QUESTIONS?
Email caitlin@wardlowauc.com
HOW TO GET YOUR ITEMS
Pick it up. Schedule an appointment during one of our pickup windows. We will send out instructions in your winning bidder email after the auction closes.
Ship it. We work Fragile Pack, a local professional shipper, for shipping needs. Buyer will be responsible for all shipping costs. Please email Sarah at sarah@wardlowauc.com to arrange any type of shipment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
All questions regarding this auction should be directed to Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Any member of our staff would be happy to answer your questions and make this an enjoyable auction experience for you.
Wardlow Auctions, Inc.
3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222
Louisville, KY 40241
Office: (502) 489-5515
Auctioneer: Caitlin Wardlow - caitlin@wardlowauc.com
Auction Manager: Sarah Ivins - sarah@wardlowauc.com
3600 Chamberlain Ln., Suite 222, Louisville, KY 40241
Online bidding is offered as a courtesy. The Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., Sellers, and the Internet and Software Providers do not guarantee or warrant the online bidding procedure and/or system to operate without interruption or malfunction, and shall not be held responsible in the event of such.
Buyer’s Premium: A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the winning bid of each item to determine the final selling price.
Statements of Condition: Any statement regarding the condition of the item is given as a courtesy and is only a subjective opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed. Items are sold “as is" "where is” with no guarantees or warranties. All sales are final.
Inspection: Inspection will be Sunday, November 16, from 12-2 p.m.
Close of Bidding: The bidding will begin to close at 11:00 AM (Eastern time zone), on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 EST. The closing of items will be consecutively, one lot at a time. The auction will be simulcast on LiveAuctioneers.com with incoming competing bids accepted from both Wardlowauc.com and Liveauctioneers.com. Bidding procedure will closely replicate an in-person event with bidding period extended and terminated at the discretion of the auctioneer. Auctioneer at his, or her, sole discretion reserves the right to declare an item sold once bidding has ended on one website. For example, if the auctioneer if does not receive or advance additional bid due to a simulcast glitch, the auctioneer may deem the item sold for previous bid. Given the amount of lots in the auction, the auction will likely last most of the day. If you feel you may not be available at a certain time on November 18, please put your bids in previous to the start date in the catalog that is available now.
Pickups: All purchases can be picked up at Wardlow Auctions on Thursday, November 20, from 12-5 p.m., or Friday, November 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., by appointment only. Pickups will be done on a scheduled basis. Winning bidders will receive a link after the auction to which they can schedule a time slot that will work for them. If you fail to pick up your items during these times, you may be charged a $20 rescheduling fee, subject to $50 fee for furniture. Please read Abandonment of Property Due to Failure to Pick Up further in the terms for additional information.
Shipping: We work with a company called Fragile Pack of Louisville to handle customers' shipping needs. Email Sarah Ivins at sarah@wardlowauc.com to give permission for transfer of your winnings to the shipper. Buyers can contact Scott Logsdon of Fragile Pack at (502) 423-0000 for shipping questions and needs. All shipping costs shall be paid by the buyer.
General Terms and Conditions of Sale:
Bidding: Online bidding is to be understood as a binding contract. Bids will be taken with the understanding that the bidder will honor their winning bid with sufficient funds including all applicable taxes and fees. Do not bid if you do not intend to pay.
Payment Terms: All items must be paid for in full prior to removal and not later than 2 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025. Payments may be made online by credit card or wire transfer, or in person at checkouts by card, cash or check. All purchases over $1,000 must be paid for by cash, credit card, or official bank check and a copy of your ID may be required. Purchases over $5,000 must be paid for by ACH, wire transfer or official bank check. If you fail to pick up your items, we will charge your credit card. Any payments made by credit card will be subjected to a 2% fee, to be paid by the buyer. Any payments made by wire transfer will be subjected to the $30 wire transfer fee.
Registration: Registration is free but does require several important pieces of information. Bidders must be registered with a full name, address, telephone number, and valid credit card information. An email address is also required so bidders may be sent winning bid notifications and auction invoices. Credit card information is obtained to establish bidder legitimacy, deter defunct bidding and charge the account at your request or in the event you do not pick up your items. Registration may only be completed with an acknowledgment that the bidder has read and understood all terms and conditions for the sale and online bidding.
All items sell in “as is” condition: All descriptions and information are believed correct, but are not guaranteed and as such the Auctioneers, Wardlow Auctions, Inc., and/or the Seller shall not be held liable for inaccuracies in the information. It is the Bidders responsibility to obtain or verify, prior to bidding, any information they consider critical to their decision to purchase. Preview times are available for potential bidders to physically inspect the items. All bidders are encouraged to inspect and research all aspects of the items, descriptions and information provided to their complete and full satisfaction prior to bidding. The items are being sold “as-is” “where-is” with no warranties or guarantees of any kind including merchantability and/or fitness for particular purpose.
Notification to winning bidders: An email notification will be sent via email along with an auction invoice within 6 hours of the auction’s close. Be sure to check your "Junk" email folder if you do not receive your invoice within that time frame.
Bidding Increments are pre-set as identified below: Bids must at least be the “asking” amount and in whole dollars. You can bid an amount higher than the next “asking” amount if you wish.
Up to $200.00 - $5.00 increment
Up to $500.00 - $10.00 increment
Up to $1,000.00 - $25.00 increment
Up to $3,000.00 - $50.00 increment
Up to $5,000.00 - $100.00 increment
Up to $10,000.00 - $250.00 increment
Up to $25,000.00 - $500.00 increment
After $25,000 - $1,000 increment
Set Maximum Bid feature: This feature does your bidding without the bidder having to constantly view, log in, and bid on an item. Setting a maximum online is much like coming to a live auction with a preset spending limit in mind. The program will bid for you, in the prescribed increments, and only up to your set maximum bid for the item. Your Maximum bids are kept confidential and not available for other bidders to see. Any bidder can raise or lower a maximum bid at any time prior to the close of the auction.
Sales Tax: All sales are subject to 6% Kentucky Sales Tax, unless otherwise noted in the description of the item. If you are buying for resale, please let us know ahead of time and send us a copy of your resale tax exemption certificate.
Penalties: Any bidding found to be fraudulent and/or negligence to provide proper payment in the allotted time will result in all appropriate legal action. Any invoice not fully and properly paid for in the allotted time will be charged to the credit card account presented at registration and the items forfeited. Delinquencies will be noted and will prevent the individual from participating in any further live or online auctions conducted by Wardlow Auctions, Inc. Wardlow Auctions, Inc. retains the right to prevent anyone from participating in this and future online auctions who does not abide by the terms and conditions of the auction or whose actions are not in the best interest of our client, the Seller.
Transfer of Ownership and Abandonment of Property: Unless special arrangements are made with the auctioneer, for any items not paid for and/or picked up by the winning bidder within SEVEN (7) days of the date payment was due, the property shall be considered abandoned and any interest the winning bidder may have in the property shall revert back to the seller or auctioneer and there shall be no refunds to the winning bidder. Additionally, failure to pay for or pick up your items will result in the loss of future bidding opportunities.
Attention Credit Card Buyers: Due to a nationwide insurgence of attempts to purchase items with the use of a stolen or fraudulently obtained credit card, for any such suspected transactions, Wardlow Auctions Inc. reserves the right to: 1) request buyers to provide a copy of their driver’s license and credit card with which they are paying, and 2) withhold shipping of purchased items for a period of up to 10 calendar days to insure that payment and validity of the transaction is good.
Auctioneer's Representation and Right to Bid: In accordance with KRS330.220(6)(a), it is hereby disclosed that, with permission from the seller, the auctioneer and any auction staff members have the right to bid. Wardlow Auctions Inc. and the auctioneer are agents of the seller.
Special Terms for Sale of Firearms:
Inspection – All ATF regulated guns are located at Ops Supply gun shop, at 4400 Kiln Ct., Louisville, KY 40218, which is located in the Louisville Armory Shooting Range building and may be inspected anytime during regular store hours which are Monday – Saturday, 11 AM -6:00 PM and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All descriptions and information are believed correct but are not guaranteed. Items are sold “as is" "where is” with no guarantees or warranties. It is the Bidders responsibility to inspect the items and research any and all descriptions and information to their complete and full satisfaction prior to bidding. All sales are final.
Sale and Transfer of ATF governed firearms (the rifles and handguns):
All sales must comply with ATF requirements, and background checks.
Persons must be at least 21 years of age to buy a handgun and 18 years of age to buy a rifle or shotgun.
If a buyer cannot pass the background check, there will be a restocking fee of 25% of the final bid price charged to the winning bidder. If you do not think you can pass a background check, please don’t bid. If uncertain, find out before you bid.
All ATF governed rifles, shotguns, and handguns must be picked up and transferred at Ops Supply.
A $25 transfer fee applies to each firearm even if buyer has an FFL. This fee shall be paid to Ops Supply.
Only the registered winning bidder may purchase and transfer the firearm at the licensed dealer.
Wardlow Auctions Inc. will collect all payments for invoices. Payment can be made from the invoice, or call in to authorize credit card payment, or come by our office to pay by cash or check.
Ops Supply must have verification of payment before they transfer and release guns.
If you are an out of state buyer, you will need to have the guns shipped to a FFL gun dealer in your state. Please coordinate with Ops Supply and your local gun dealer. Any resulting shipping and transfer fees shall be paid by the buyer. Note: Ops Supply will not ship firearms to California, Illinois, New Jersey, or New York.
Once a gun has been paid for, it will be available for pick-up at Ops Supply during store hours.
Are Antique Guns Subject to FFL Transfer Requirements? According to the National Firearms Act of 1986, “any firearm manufactured prior to 1898 and not designed to use rimfire or centerfire ammunition is exempt from the act. This includes firearms that use flintlocks, matchlocks or percussion caps for the ignition system”. (Thus, a firearm made prior to 1898 that uses rimfire or centerfire ammunition is subject to FFL transfer requirements).
Why is a Background Check Required? Our clients, and we, want to be assured that the sale and transfer of the guns are in compliance with the law. In the event that these guns are subsequently stolen from or sold by the buyer and used for illegal purposes, our clients want to be free of any liability regarding the sale and use of the guns.
If you have any questions regarding the background check, pick-up, or shipping of firearms, please contact Joe at Ops Supply at (502) 835-1801.
