If you are unable to collect your items in person there are various options available to you depending on the type of item and your location.
We offer an in-house shipping service for purchasers who cannot collect their guns in person. Please be aware that shipping will only commence in the week after the designated clearance days as published for each sale.
All modern air weapons (post-1939) will be required to be sent to a registered firearms dealer and cannot be sent to a private individual’s home address.
We can arrange shipping direct to the purchaser, subject to receiving a copy of the purchaser’s photographic ID.
These lots will need to be collected in person.
For any licensable weapons (S1 or S2), buyers will need to follow the process outlined below:
Once the necessary license information and payment have been received, we will ship your guns using Parcelforce Express24/Express48 service.
Each consignment up to a maximum of 30kg.
Prices quoted are to Zone 1 only (England, Wales & Scotland ex. Highlands & Islands)
Please contact for prices to Zones 2 & 3.
Direct to customer:
Up to 2 antique/deactivated pistols £30.00+VAT
Each additional gun £10.00+VAT
Up to 2 antique/deactivated long guns £40.00+VAT
Each additional gun £15.00+VAT
To registered firarms dealer (RFD):
Up to 2 air/FAC pistols £35.00+VAT
Each additional gun £10.00+VAT
Up to 2 air/FAC rifles or shotguns £45.00+VAT
Each additional gun £15.00+VAT
Shipping to Isle of Wight – Additional £8+VAT;
Saturday Delivery – Additional £14+VAT
AV Surcharge: Age Verification for Edged Weapons (mandatory) £5+VAT
In-Transit Insurance covering loss or misplacement:
Total amount of cover |
£500 |
£1,000 |
£1,500 |
£2,000 |
£2,500 |
Cost |
£5 |
£10 |
£15 |
£20 |
£25 |
Sundry lots such as clothing, books, scopes and gun cases can be shipped directly to the purchaser's registered address.
For UK mailing quotes or enquiries for smaller sundry items, please contact our in-house shipping department at W&H Peacock on 01234 608 908 or email shipping@peacockauction.co.uk
For assistance with exports we recommend speaking with:
Chordline: chordline.co.uk
Firearms shipping: guns@southamsauction.co.uk
Sundries shipping: shipping@peacockauction.co.uk