Auction Terms & Conditions Please review this information carefully. This information creates certain legally binding contractual obligations.

In order to register and receive access to the online bidding/pre-bidding platform, a Bidder must accept and acknowledge these Terms and Conditions.

1. Any bid placed shall constitute a legally binding and enforceable offer to purchase the subject firearm. All bids therefore constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase and shall remain valid and enforceable until the Seller declares the property "Sold" and the auction has concluded.

2. Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid placed. Auctioneer agrees to timely advise any Bidder of a rejected bid.

3. Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any Bidder from access to the interactive online bidding platform.

4. The Winning Bidder covenants and agrees to purchase the subject firearm at the price of the Winning Bid, and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.

5. Within 48 hours of the close of the auction event, the Winning Bidder for the firearm shall receive an e-mail from Bauer Auction Service, LLC which will detail a date, a time, and a location for meeting with the holder of a Federal Firearms License, subject to further specific arrangements of the parties, including options for shipping and electronic payments to the holder of a Federal Firearms License appointed by the Winning Bidder, subject to verification of said appointees Federal Firearms License and credentials.

6. At said appointed date, time, and location, the Winning Bidder shall pay the full purchase price for the property by means of cash, certified check, or credit card if paying in person. Shipping customers are required to pay with bank wire or check mailed in.

7. Thereupon, the Winning Bidder shall present all information necessary to consummate the sale and shall thoroughly and truthfully complete any and all documents, forms or applications necessary to effectuate the transfer of the firearm through the Federal Firearms License holder(s), including but not necessarily limited to, ATF Form 4473.

8. The Winning Bidder agrees to comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws with respect to the purchase, possession and transfer of firearms.

9. Failure to appear at the appointed date, time, and location by the Winning Bidder, shall be considered an act of default by the Winning Bidder, and the Seller shall be entitled to pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies against the Winning Bidder which are available to Seller pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois. In the event that Seller and/or Auctioneer file suit against Winning Bidder, Seller and/or Auctioneer shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred.

10. Time shall be of the essence as to all of Buyer's obligations.

11. In the event that any firearms sale is not consummated based on any misrepresentation, the High Bidder shall be liable to the Seller in the amount of $250.00 as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

12. Notwithstanding any term to the contrary all sales and transfers shall be conducted in accordance with Federal, State and Local Laws.

13. By registering for the online bidding/pre-bidding platform, the Bidder acknowledges and understands that he or she is responsible for compliance with all local laws, and the Bidder further represents, covenants and warrants that:

a. The Bidder assumes all responsibility for the legality of a specific firearm for which a bid is placed.

b. The Bidder is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

c. The Bidder is legally authorized to own and possess firearms, and if an Illinois resident, is the holder of a valid F.O.I.D. Card.

d. The Bidder is not prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Law from purchasing or possessing the specific firearm for which a bid is placed.

e. The Bidder is the actual transferee/buyer of the specific firearm for which a bid is placed.

f. The Bidder is not under indictment or information for any felony or any other crime which could subject Bidder to incarceration for a period of twelve months or more.

g. The Bidder has not been convicted of any felony or any other crime which could have subjected the incarceration for a period of twelve months or more.

h. The Bidder is not a fugitive from justice.

i. The Bidder is not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug or any other controlled substance.

j. The Bidder has not been adjudicated mentally defective (which includes a determination by a court, board, commission or other lawful authority that the Bidder is a danger to himself or others or is incompetent to manage his own affairs).

k. The Bidder has not been committed to a mental institution.

l. The Bidder has not been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.

m. The Bidder is not subject to a Court Order which refrains the Bidder from harassing, stalking, or threatening the Bidder's child or intimate partner or child of such partner.

n. The Bidder has not been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of Domestic Violence.

o. The Bidder has never renounced his or her citizenship.

p. The Bidder is not an alien illegally in the United States.


14. Auctioneer reserves the right to resell any firearm not paid in full within seven (7) days of the auctions' closing date.

15. The Seller, Broker, Auctioneer and their representatives, attorneys, agents, and sub-agents, assume no liability for errors or omissions in this or any other property listing or advertising or promotional/publicity statements and material. The Seller, Broker, Auctioneer and their representatives, attorneys, agents and sub-agents, make no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising or promotional/publicity statements and material.

16. The Property is sold in its "AS IS" condition with all faults and limitations and no warranties expressed or implied, and Seller and Auctioneer specifically disclaim any and all implied warranties, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. All Bidders are encouraged to inspect the Property prior to placing any bid and the Winning Bidder, as Buyer, acknowledges that he/she/it has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect and examine the condition of the Property and make inquiries of knowledgeable persons. All information was derived from sources believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the Property and records.

17. By registering and bidding, the Buyer acknowledges they understand accept and agree to these Terms and Conditions.

18. By registering and bidding, the Buyer acknowledges that they have submitted themselves to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Illinois. Buyer acknowledges that any and all disputes shall be governed by Illinois Law, conflicts of laws provisions notwithstanding, and that any and all litigation associated with any purchase and sale hereunder shall be filed in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Coles County, Charleston, Illinois.

19. Seller and Auctioneer cannot, and will not, be held responsible for any interruption in service, errors, and/or omissions, caused by any means, therefore they cannot guarantee continual, uninterrupted or error free service as the website could be interfered with by means out of their control. Bidder acknowledges that the online auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning.

20. ATTN ILLINOIS BUYERS : Due to Illinois State Law As of Jan. 1st 2021 Illinois State Sales Tax of 7.25% is to be collected. A copy of your tax exempt certificate is required to establish a tax free sale.

21. The Registered Bidder acknowledges receipt and copy of these Terms and Conditions, and having read and understood the provisions set forth therein, accepts same and agrees to be bound thereby.

Hello and welcome to the Friday, January 1st 2021 General Auction Firearm Auction! Online - - Absentee - - Webcast 1100 Firearms at Auction 2601 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 61938 Friday - January 1st 2021 - - 9:00 A.M. Outstanding Offering - - 400 Firearms From 1 Estate Kettner 8x60 Dbl Rifle; Hungary G98/40; Winchester Hotchkiss; 1941 Johnson .30-06; Colt SAA 1873 Calvary; John T. Amber .375 H&H Dbl Rifle; Win. 23 .410 & 28ga; Win. 21 12ga.; FN Trombone; J. Woodward .450 Dbl Rifle; Browning Superposed Diana Grande 12ga.; Perazzi/Winchester SC3 12ga; Remington 40X .22LR & .22-250; Win M1 Carbine; Shuttleworth CPA .32-20 & .45-90; Win. 1876's .45-60; Colt Match Targets; Colt New Service; U.S. 1911's; German Drillings; Colt Snake Guns inc/ Pythons, King Cobras, Anaconda, Diamondback; Browning Hi Powers; Colt Ace; Colt SAA's; Bankers Special Browning Renaissance Set; Wilson CQB; Freedom Arms; Colt .38 Super; Hungary M37; S&W 41's; H&K; Vietnam 1911; France M28; Colt 1900; Mauser Broomhandle; 20 Krag Rifles; Pre 64 Win. 70's; Browning Superposed Midas Grade 12ga; Ithaca 4E 16ga dbl; Russian SVT-40 7.62x54R; Kimber-Caprivi .375 H&H; Jap Paratrooper; Cooper 36 .22LR; Cooper 21 .223; Aydt Target Rifle; Henry Arms Levers; Win. 94 .38-55 Pre 98; Ruger No. 1's inc/ .45-70, .300mag, .458, .375 H&H; Remington Keene; Enfield Sporter; Rem 1100 .410; Sharps 1878 .45-70; Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade 12ga; Sharps 1863 .50-70; Colt Gold Cups; Walther Handguns; Polish Radom; Glocks; Sigs; Ruger Handguns; Kimber Hand Guns; Remington XP; S&W Hand Ejector .44; Lugers; High Standards; T/C Contender; Ruger Red Label; Win 12 Pigeon Grade 12ga; Sako Forrester .243; Browning Superposed 20ga; Rem 700D .375 H&H; Win 61 Roll Die; Chiappa Triple Threat; Win 1886 .45-90; Smith Civil War Carbine; Anschutz .22LR & .223; Krico 400 .22 Hornet; Uzi 9mm; AR-15s; Preview: Thursday, December 31st from 9:00am to 5:00pm by appointment only. No more than 50 people will be allowed inside the Bauer Auction Service facility at any given time. We do not anticipate a delay in your entry however understand that a short wait is a possibility. Friday, January 1st Firearm Auction - Simulcast Auction utilizing www.proxibid.com and www.hibid.com Due to pricing structures for these online bid platforms terms will be as follows: www.HiBid.com successful bidders will pay 8% buyer premium with 3% discount for paying cash, check or bank transfer www.proxibid.com successful bidders will pay 18% buyer premium with 3% discount for paying cash, check of bank transfer This is not what Bauer Auction Service, LLC wants, this is not what General Auction Gun Sales/Ron Baker Jr. wants. We are required to comply with the guidelines put in place by Illinois government. It has been made clear that failure to comply would result in jeopardizing our state issued auctioneer and FFL licensing. Facility doors will be locked on January 1st, the building will not be open to the public. Firearm Pick Up will be handled by appointment only Illinois bidders can fill out 4473 paperwork on Thursday, December 31st from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday at conclusion of auction by appointment only! Filling out 4473 early does not mean pre approval status. You will be notified of days and times for picking up purchases after minimum state required 72 hour waiting period.