Firearm Consignment Services in Kalispell, Montana
Raven Rock Armory offers firearm consignment services for customers who want help selling firearms through a licensed Kalispell gun shop with local exposure and optional online listing support.
We review the firearm, discuss condition and market value, establish the approved selling terms, advertise the firearm, communicate with potential buyers, and manage the sale and transfer process.
Consignment Commission
20% of the Final Sale Price
Raven Rock Armory retains a 20% commission from the final sale price. The consignor receives the remaining 80% after the transaction has been completed and all applicable costs have been accounted for.
Additional costs may apply for optional online listings, shipping, payment processing, special handling, or other services when authorized in the consignment agreement.
How Firearm Consignment Works
Firearm consignment allows the lawful owner of a firearm to have Raven Rock Armory market and sell the firearm on the owner’s behalf. We review the firearm, discuss its condition and estimated value, establish the approved selling price, and make the firearm available through appropriate sales channels.
This service is helpful for customers who do not want to manage the listing, photography, buyer communication, payment, shipping, transfer, and compliance process on their own.
Consignment Process
1. Bring In the Firearm
Bring the firearm to Raven Rock Armory for review, along with valid identification and any included accessories, magazines, boxes, manuals, optics, or paperwork.
2. Review Condition
We review the firearm’s manufacturer, model, caliber, condition, configuration, included accessories, and other details that may affect its value.
3. Research Market Value
We may review recent sales, current listings, local demand, GunBroker activity, and comparable firearms to help determine a practical asking price.
4. Approve the Terms
The consignor approves the asking price, consignment period, commission, negotiation authority, and any optional online listing terms.
5. We List the Firearm
The firearm is offered for sale in store and may also be advertised online through approved channels when included in the agreement.
6. Sale and Payout
After the firearm sells and the transaction is completed, Raven Rock Armory retains the agreed 20% commission and pays the remaining proceeds to the consignor.
90-Day Consignment Term
The standard consignment period is 90 days unless different terms are stated in the written consignment agreement. During this period, Raven Rock Armory may display, advertise, and offer the firearm for sale under the agreed terms.
If the firearm has not sold by the end of the consignment period, the parties may renew the agreement, adjust the price, continue the listing under revised terms, or arrange for the firearm to be returned to the consignor as permitted by law.
Why Sell Through Raven Rock Armory?
Licensed Local Dealer
Sell through a Kalispell, Montana FFL familiar with firearm sales, transfers, buyer requirements, and required recordkeeping.
Local and Online Exposure
Eligible firearms may be displayed in store and promoted through approved online sales channels to reach additional buyers.
Less Work for the Seller
We help manage presentation, pricing research, buyer questions, payment, shipping, transfer coordination, and sales documentation.
Pricing, Offers and Negotiation
The consignor establishes the approved asking price after discussing the firearm’s condition, included accessories, comparable sales, current demand, and market conditions with Raven Rock Armory.
The consignor may authorize Raven Rock Armory to negotiate within an agreed range. The standard optional negotiation authority is up to 10% below the approved asking price when stated in the consignment agreement.
If no negotiation authority is provided, Raven Rock Armory will seek the consignor’s approval before accepting an offer below the listed price.
Optional GunBroker Listing
Eligible consignment firearms may be listed on GunBroker or another approved online marketplace when authorized by the consignor and accepted by Raven Rock Armory.
Online listings may include photographs, product details, condition descriptions, buyer communication, payment coordination, shipping, and transfer arrangements.
Marketplace fees, payment-processing fees, shipping expenses, insurance, and other online selling costs may be deducted from the proceeds when stated in the consignment agreement.
What to Bring for Consignment
Required Information
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Current contact information
- The firearm and its serial number
- Any known history or condition information
- Information showing lawful ownership when requested
Helpful Included Items
- Original box, case, or packaging
- Extra magazines
- Optics, mounts, slings, holsters, or accessories
- Manuals and factory paperwork
- Receipts, records, or provenance information
Important Consignment Information
- All consignments are subject to review and acceptance by Raven Rock Armory.
- Raven Rock Armory may decline a firearm because of condition, legality, incomplete information, safety concerns, marketability, or other business considerations.
- The consignor must be the lawful owner or have legal authority to consign the firearm.
- The consignor must disclose known defects, damage, modifications, missing parts, or other material information.
- All sales and transfers remain subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Final terms are governed by the signed consignment agreement.
- Consignment proceeds are paid after the sale, payment clearance, and completion of applicable transaction requirements.
- A firearm may not be immediately available for return after it has been listed, sold, committed to a buyer, or entered into a pending transaction.
Unsold or Withdrawn Firearms
A consignor who wants to withdraw a firearm before the end of the agreed consignment period should contact Raven Rock Armory. Early withdrawal may be limited by the signed agreement or by an active listing, pending offer, completed sale, or buyer commitment.
Return of a consigned firearm remains subject to applicable identification, recordkeeping, background-check, and transfer requirements. Listing, handling, marketplace, or administrative fees may apply when authorized by the agreement.
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Interested in Selling a Firearm on Consignment?
Contact Raven Rock Armory or bring the firearm into the store for review. We can discuss condition, estimated market value, asking price, consignment terms, negotiation authority, and optional online listing services.
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