When a range officer dies, the estate may contain far more than a sporting rifle in a gun safe. There may be club firearms, loaned pistols, ammunition,…
A prop firearm from a film set or stage production occupies a peculiar legal and practical space. It might be a genuine working weapon modified for theatrical…
A rifle or carbine that refuses to lock up properly is one of those problems shooters tend to put off, especially when the firearm sits in the back of a…
Finding a firearm with a cut-down or shortened barrel sitting in the back of a wardrobe, a deceased estate clean-out, or a rural property clearance is more…
A nickel-finished firearm can look attractive when new, but age, moisture, cleaning chemicals and repeated handling may eventually cause the plating to…
Many Australian households still hold a long-forgotten rifle, shotgun or pistol in a cupboard or at the back of a wardrobe. Inherited pieces and estate finds…
When a family member or friend who has accumulated a large number of firearms becomes incapacitated, the responsibility for those weapons does not pause.…
A recoil pad is the soft, replaceable part fitted to the butt of many shotguns and rifles. It cushions the stock against the shoulder, helps prevent slipping,…
A broken or missing sling swivel rarely makes a firearm worthless. It does, however, affect safety, presentation, collectability and the way a buyer may assess…
When a resident of a retirement village, assisted-living complex or over-55s community dies, firearms can create a legal and practical problem for the family.…