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Epic Winter Sporting Auction – Guns, Knives, Lures, Relics

March 7

Epic Winter Sporting Auction – Guns, Knives, Lures, Relics

Virtual Auction

10 AM – Saturday, March 7, 2025

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Public Preview: Friday March 6, 10am to 5pm

169 S Main St, Leslie, MI 49251

456-Lot Firearms, Military & Sporting Collectibles Auction

Epic Auctions is excited to bring to market one of our most diverse firearms and sporting collections to date. This 456-lot online auction features a carefully assembled mix of military service rifles, collectible handguns, modern sporting arms, edged weapons, vintage fishing tackle, and shooting accessories.

This is a true collector’s crossover sale — appealing to military historians, hunting enthusiasts, competitive shooters, and outdoor memorabilia collectors alike.

US Military & Historic Firearms

The military section is anchored by highly desirable American service arms and international battle rifles, including:

  • Winchester M1 Garand, .30-06

  • Inland Division M1 Carbine

  • Saginaw Gear M1 Carbine (WWII production)

  • Remington Model 1903-A3

  • Russian SKS (1954)

  • French MAS 1949-56

  • St. Etienne Model 1892 Revolver

These rifles and sidearms represent significant periods of 20th-century military history and remain highly collectible.

🏹 Collector & Sporting Firearms

This auction also features a strong lineup of premium sporting arms and desirable handguns, including:

  • Colt New Service Revolver in .45 Colt

  • Colt .357 Magnum Revolver

  • Smith & Wesson Model 41 Target Pistol

  • Browning FN Safari Bolt-Action Rifle

  • Browning BLR Lightning Lever-Action Rifles (.243 & .308)

  • Colt Match Target HBAR .223

  • Remington and Winchester rimfire rifles

  • Classic single-shot and side-by-side shotguns

From whitetail woods to the target range, this selection spans generations of American shooting tradition.

🔪 Hand-Forged Knives & Edged Weapons

Nearly 50 lots of handcrafted hunting and skinning knives highlight the edged weapons category. Many are locally forged with exotic hardwood handles and traditional craftsmanship, making them ideal for both use and display.

🎣 Vintage Fishing Lures & Sporting Collectibles

Collectors of vintage tackle will appreciate more than 30 lots of early and mid-20th-century fishing lures, including examples from:

  • Shakespeare

  • Pflueger

  • Creek Chub

  • Heddon

  • Canadian lure makers

These pieces reflect the golden era of American fishing and remain highly collectible today.

🎯 Accessories & Ammunition

Additional offerings include:

  • Scopes and optics

  • Thompson/Center Contender barrels

  • Ammunition lots

  • Firearm accessories and related sporting goods

This auction represents an excellent opportunity to acquire investment-grade collector firearms, historically significant military rifles, quality sporting arms, and unique outdoor collectibles — all in one well-rounded event.

Serious collectors and first-time buyers alike will find depth, variety, and value throughout this 456-lot offering.

Epic Winter Firearm & Sporting Collectibles Auction

💻 This will be a virtual simulcast auction, so you can bid online in real time just like you’re in the room.

💻 We make it easy—FFL transfers are handled in-house, and we offer shipping on firearms and ammo anywhere it’s legal.

Please visit the preview to inspect the firearms in person.

MICHIGAN FIREARM PURCHASE LAWS

If you buy a handgun and do not have a Michigan CPL, you must go to a local law enforcement agency to obtain a License to Purchase (LTP) which is a Form RI-010 for each handgun you purchase.

If you have a current Michigan CPL, you will still fill out a Form 4473, but we will NOT need to run a NICS background check.

$20 paperwork fee will apply to each background check. Please bring cash $.

Epic Auctions and Estate Sales, LLC is a licensed FFL dealer.

– All buyers will be required to fill out a Form 4473.

– NICS background checks will be conducted on ALL firearms unless you have a current Michigan CPL or FFL.

– If you do not have a Michigan CPL and bring us a RI-010 “License to Purchase”, we will still run a full NICS background check.

– Trigger locks will be available.

– All guns are sold in as-is condition. We do not guarantee the make, model, caliber, or working condition of any firearm. The absence of a condition report does not indicate that there are no issues with the gun.

– Reloaded ammunition is sold as buyer beware. Buyer assumes ALL responsibility for the purchase and use of ALL ammunition.

– Tax exempt Michigan buyers must provide us with Michigan Sales Tax Form 3372 prior to the auction. 

AUCTION TERMS: 15% buyer’s premium for bidders on our website and for all HiBid bidders and absentee bidders. 4% fee for credit cards.

AUCTION PICKUP: Online Pickup will be MONDAY and TUESDAY August  18 & 19 in LESLIE, MI 49251. 

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Online purchases can NOT be picked up until Monday or Tuesday after the auction. Online signup link will be provided along with your paid invoice within 24 hours after the auction. Pickup time slots are on a first come, first served basis.

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Brad Stoecker, Auctioneer

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