Jane Lew, WV - December 2026 Firearms & Sporting Goods Auction: Over 525 Firearms! Session 1 of 3!

Timed auction by Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction & Realty, LLC

Starts Oct 26, 2026 12:00 PM EDT. Ends Dec 5, 2026 10:00 AM EST

HUGE 3-DAY Fall GUNS, AMMO, SPORTING GOODS, AND KNIVES AUCTION OVER 525 GUNS! Over 1400 TOTAL LOTS across three days! Featuring Firearms from the Collection of Renowned Shooting Sports Author Jeffrey Munnell and the Estate of the Late Bill Wagner of Rural Wetzel County, West Virginia (with additions). In-person auction with online bidding! Live Auction: Saturday, December 5, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM Preview: Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pickup for Online Bidders: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, by appointment. This is Day 1 of a THREE-DAY auction. Days 2 and 3 will be online only and will close on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 6pm and Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 6pm. Days 2 and 3 feature ammunition, scopes and optics, knives, gunstock blanks, air rifles, and much more! Click here to view the catalog for DAY 2: <LINK> Click here to view the catalog for DAY 3: <LINK>   Location for Day 1: 71 Auction Drive, Jane Lew, WV Directions: Take Exit 105 from I-79 and turn onto County Route 7, Hackers Creek Road. Travel approximately one-half mile. The auction hall is on the right. Shipping Information: The Auction Company will provide in-house shipping for all firearms and most other items in this auction. Some items may be too large or bulky to ship. Any shipping restriction will be identified in the individual lot description. Items that cannot be shipped must be picked up in person or forfeited by the buyer. All firearms that are not picked up in person must be shipped to an appropriate Federal Firearms License holder for transfer. Auction Company charges actual postage plus $20 per package for materials and handling. Our staff will combine multiple lot numbers into the smallest reasonable number of packages to help reduce shipping costs. Please allow up to 14 business days for packages to leave our facility. Tracking information will be emailed to the registered bidder when the shipping label is created. Auctioneer’s Note: Firearm, ammunition, magazine, black powder, and air-rifle restrictions vary by state and locality and are subject to change. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to determine whether an item can be lawfully possessed, transferred, or shipped to the bidder’s location before bidding. If you purchase an item that we cannot lawfully ship or transfer to you, no refund will be issued. You will remain responsible for the purchase price. We will gladly resell the item for you in a future auction. FEATURED ITEMS Exceptional European Double Rifles, Combination Guns & Schuetzen Rifle: An outstanding collection of finely crafted European sporting firearms, including an elaborately engraved Eduard Kettner over-under hammer combination gun chambered in 11.5x65R/16 gauge, Miller & Val Greiss engraved 9.3x74R double rifle, and Scherell 8x57R double rifle. Also featured is a Franz Sodia Austrian Bergstutzen combination rifle chambered in .222 Remington over 7x65R, manufactured in 1970 and fitted with Zeiss optics. Highlighting the collection is an exceptionally ornate Gottfried Funk German Schuetzen target rifle built on a Kessler Martini-type action, featuring extensive relief engraving, beautifully figured walnut stocks, and elaborate target sights. Premium Colt Python Revolvers & Collectible Colt Pistols: An impressive selection of Colt firearms featuring multiple Python .357 Magnum revolvers, including a Davidson's Special Edition with extensive engraving, stainless finish, and walnut grips. Additional highlights include an early 1916 Colt Commercial Government Model 1911, a 1943 U.S. Army M1911A1, Colt Gold Cup Trophy, New Frontier dual-cylinder revolver, King Cobra, and numerous Series 70 Competition Government Model pistols in .45 ACP, .38 Super, and 9mm. Staccato 2011 Pistols: Three premium Staccato 2011 semi-automatic pistols chambered in 9mm, including the compact CS, P4, and high-performance XC models. All three are accompanied by their cases. Thompson/Center 50th Anniversary Contender: Limited-production Thompson/Center G2 Contender 50th Anniversary Edition chambered in .22 LR, numbered 157 of only 500. Pristine condition and accompanied by its glass-and-walnut presentation case and original factory box. Historic U.S. Military Firearms: Collectible American military firearms highlighted by a WWII-era Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 with accompanying historical ownership documentation, a 1943 Colt U.S. Army M1911A1 pistol, and additional U.S. military rifles including the Springfield M1903-A3 and Enfield M1917. Full-Body Grizzly Bear Taxidermy Mount: An impressive full-body grizzly bear mount offered alongside additional wildlife taxidermy, providing a unique opportunity for collectors, sporting enthusiasts, and lodge or trophy-room displays. OUTSTANDING SELECTION OF COLLECTIBLE, SPORTING, AND MILITARY FIREARMS Premium 1911 and 2011 pistols from Staccato, Wilson Combat, Colt, Kimber, Dan Wesson, and other leading manufacturers. Extensive Colt collection including Python revolvers, early Government Models, military 1911s, Series 70 Competition pistols, Gold Cup, King Cobra, and New Frontier. Premium SIG Sauer handguns including P210, P220, P320 Legion, and Flux Raider configurations. Outstanding selection of Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Glock, Beretta, FN, Heckler & Koch, and other popular handguns. Fine European double rifles, combination guns, and sporting rifles by Eduard Kettner, Miller & Val Greiss, Scherell, Franz Sodia, and Gottfried Funk. Modern sporting and tactical rifles including Heckler & Koch MR556A1, Springfield M1A, SIG Sauer MCX-R, and additional AR-platform firearms. Marlin, Winchester, and Henry lever-action rifles including collectible and large-caliber sporting models. Premium bolt-action and precision rifles including Wilson Combat NULA Model 20, Savage .338 Lapua Target, Ruger M77, and custom sporting rifles. Historic American military rifles including M1 Garand, Springfield M1903-A3, and Enfield M1917 models. Foreign military rifles including Mauser, Mosin-Nagant, Lee-Enfield, Swiss, and French military firearms. Collectible revolvers, single-action handguns, and specialty pistols in a wide variety of calibers. Sporting, field, collectible, and defensive shotguns from leading American and international manufacturers. Traditional muzzleloading rifles, black powder firearms, and historic sporting arms. Full-body grizzly bear taxidermy mount and additional wildlife mounts.   TERMS AND INFORMATION RESTRICTIONS: Firearm, ammunition, magazine, black powder, and air-rifle laws vary by state and locality and are subject to change. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to know and comply with all restrictions before bidding. If you purchase an item that our staff determines cannot be lawfully shipped or transferred to you, no refund will be issued. You will remain responsible for paying the invoice. The Auction Company may assist with reselling the item in a future auction. By accepting the auction terms, you agree to this stipulation. Basic Terms: Cash accepted. Checks accepted with Auction Company approval and positive identification. All major credit cards accepted. A 15% Buyer’s Premium applies to all purchases. The Buyer’s Premium is reduced to 10% for bids placed in person at the live auction and paid by cash or approved check. All federal, state, and local firearms laws will be strictly observed. All bidders must present valid government-issued photo identification to register to bid in person. Local Pickup: Customers who purchase online and wish to pick up their items may do so during the scheduled pickup period on Saturday, September 12, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM at 71 Auction Drive, Jane Lew, West Virginia. Pickup is by appointment. Online bidders may also pick up purchases during the live auction on Saturday, December 5, 2026, provided they arrive before 3:00 PM. We cannot transport or deliver purchases. Items must either be picked up at 71 Auction Drive in Jane Lew or shipped when shipping is available. We will not transport items to our Saint Albans office for pickup. Alternate pickup arrangements cannot be guaranteed. The person picking up the purchase must present current government-issued photo identification that matches the registered bidder information shown on the invoice. All bids processed online are subject to the 15% Buyer’s Premium. There is no discount for cash or check payments on bids placed online. At the conclusion of the auction, the credit card registered to the bidder’s account will be charged automatically for the invoice total. If the payment fails, alternate arrangements may be made. All invoices must be paid in full before items may be removed or transferred. For questions, contact Ethan Moore at 304-592-6000 or ethan@joerpyleauctions.com. ONLINE AND ON-SITE FIREARMS AUCTION TERMS: Licenses & Requirements: Joe R. Pyle Auction Company “Auction Company” is a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) with licensed premise locations in Fairmont, WV and Saint Albans, WV. Auction Company will follow and adhere to all federal and state, and local laws and ordinances in the transaction of firearms transfers including but not limited to the following. The Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, (GCA) prohibits felons and certain other persons from possessing or receiving firearms and ammunition (“prohibited persons”). These categories can be found at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) and (n) in http://www.atf.gov/files/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf. If you are not able to legally possess a firearm, please do not bid. Failing a NICS background check or the inability to take possession of a firearm WILL NOT negate your responsibilities. As the winning bidder you are contractually bound to pay the Auction Company for all items regardless of your ability to take possession. On a case by case, the Auction Company will work to assist with the resale of the items, but the amount of such resale cannot be guaranteed. FFL Transfer Terms and Conditions: •             You will be required to pass a NICS background check, which is required by law to be performed for every transfer. •             You must be 18 years or older to purchase a long gun. Long guns can be transferred to a resident of any state provided that the transfer is legal in both the purchaser’s state and the state in which the transfer is taking place. •             You must be 21 years or older to purchase a handgun or lower receiver and a legal resident in the state of WV. NOTE: If you are a resident of a state other than WEST VIRGINIA and transferring a long gun, you may complete your firearm transfer with us as long as the transfer is legal in both your home state and WV.  If you are a resident of a state other than WEST VIRGINIA and you are purchasing a handgun or receiver, then you will need to arrange to ship your firearm to a FFL Dealer in your state. •             The firearm MUST BE picked up by the person that made the purchase. You cannot have a family member or friend pick it up for you. •             In accordance with the Child Safety Lock Act of 2005, all handguns must include a “secure gun storage or safety device” before leaving the FFL location. If your firearm was not shipped with a lock, please bring a lockable case or gun lock (trigger lock or cable lock) with you, or plan to purchase a lock from us for $5.00 •             Bring a valid Government-issued Photo ID with your current address. If your ID does not have your current address on it, you will need to bring in an additional valid government (city, county, state or federal) issued document with your name and current address on it. Acceptable documents include a vehicle registration, a fishing or hunting license, a voter identification card, a tax bill or utilities bill. •             Buyers must present a valid government issued photo ID that matches exactly the invoice information provided when the bidders registered; all new and existing on-site bidders must present a valid government issued photo ID to our cashier to be issued a bidder’s number and that registered bidder must be the person to make the physical act of bidding on items and to complete the over the counter firearms transaction. Auction Company can transfer firearms to private citizens after completion of (ATF) Form 4473 and receipt of a response of PROCEED from the FBI NICS system (holders of a valid WV Concealed Handgun License that was issued on or after June 4, 2014, may present that in lieu of undergoing a NICS background check at the  subject to  the Auction Company’s discretion). Auction Company may complete over the counter firearms transactions for rifles and shotguns (long guns) to residents of most states with valid ID, handguns can be transferred over the counter to residents of WV only; handguns purchased by residents of other states must be transferred to a dealer (FFL) in the buyer’s state of residence for transfer. Auction Company can only conduct firearms transfers at their licensed premise location. •             Auction Company has the right to refuse to transfer to any buyer. •             Auction Company may accept, at its sole discretion, Collector of Curios & Relics FFL (C&R FFL) upon verifiable confirmation of the firearm’s eligibility for the face to face or shipping transfer of a long gun or handgun. •             Auction Company may accept, at its sole discretion, another dealer’s Federal Firearms License (FFL) for face to face transfer if the in-person presenter of the FFL is named on the license and upon verification of the status of the FFL and with positive government issued ID; for FFLs held in the name of a Corporation, Business, Partnership or other business entity, the presenter may act as an agent to receive firearms for face to face transfer but must also accompany their FFL with an original ink-signed Letter of Authorization signed by the officer of the business entity; Auction Company will not accept FFLs held in the name of a sole proprietor and presented by a non-named third party even with the support of a Letter of Authorization. •             Some states and  localities have restrictions on magazines, ammunition, and firearms that may be transferred (shipped or sold) into that location; it is the Bidder’s Responsibility to know these restrictions BEFORE they bid. Auction Company will  comply with all state and local restrictions the inability to take possession of an item will not void the binding contract entered into by an individual deemed to be the winning bidder . Other restrictions and special terms may apply and will be incorporated as binding terms and conditions governing this auction when given verbally at the opening of the auction. Bidding Errors: All bids are binding and final once an item has sold. Once bidding for a lot has closed, bids cannot be deleted or removed. Please review your bids on the review page prior to submitting the bids. Outbid notifications are sent as a courtesy only and the auctioneer, seller, licensees, agents or employees are not responsible for errors, omissions and/or timing of outbid notices.   Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse off increment bids. Additional Terms and Conditions:   Terms: 15% Buyer's Premium on all purchases. Cash accepted. Checks accepted with positive ID and Auction Company approval. All major credit cards accepted. Buyer’s Premium reduced to 10% for on-site bidders paying with cash or check. As-Is, Where Is: The bidder understands and agrees that all items and lots are sold on an As-Is, Where-Is and With All Faults basis without exception. The items are offered, purchased, and accepted by the buyer AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS. There is no warranty of any type expressed or implied as to the fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose of any goods offered in this auction. Buyers understand that all lots and items are being offered as used and therefore have some level of wear and/or damage and are by the very nature of being "used and/or pre-owned and/or aged" are at some level of defective. The Auction Company and its employees, auctioneer, and seller expressly and specifically disclaim, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Additionally, securing and or accepting possession of items is at the buyer's sole obligation, risk and expense. Except as herein contained, there shall be no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise of any nature whatsoever. No bids can be withdrawn during or after the auction for any reason. No sale shall be invalidated by reason of any defect or inaccuracy in any of the items or lots by reason of their being incorrectly described orally or written, invoiced or cataloged, and no liability will be borne by the auctioneers, licensees, employees and agents in respect to any such faults or errors Buyers will accept the items or lots in spite of any defects or conditions, known or unknown, visible or not visible, and therefore buyers do remise, release, acquit, quit claim and forever discharge the Auction Company, sellers, auctioneers, licensees, employees and agents from any and all claims now and in the future. The buyers hold the obligation and duty to inspect all items and lots during the inspection period prior to any bidding. Buyers are urged to physically inspect the items or lots during the inspection period. Buyer acknowledges that he/she relied entirely on his/her own information, judgment and inspection or investigation of the items. Buyer understands that any description given in the catalog or written on the lot is not a guarantee. All information and descriptions contained in advertising of this sale are believed correct, but they are not meant to be comprehensive nor, do they constitute a guarantee an no responsibility is assumed by the Auction Company, auctioneer, seller, employees or agents for any errors or omissions. Every item sold is sold As-Is, Where-Is. Joe R. Pyle Auctions provides descriptive and condition information only as a courtesy to the bidders and is not responsible for errors in description or condition. Buyers have the opportunity to view the items in person and determine condition as well as any other factors relating to the description of the item and have the obligation to do so prior to bidding. Buyer understands that these terms as well as all other terms and conditions can only be amended or revised in writing and signed by the auctioneer. Buyer also agrees that any oral, written or electronic representation made by the auctioneer, seller, employees or agents shall not modify these terms. Forfeiture: If you do not wish to pick up or ship your items, you may forfeit them. In this regard, to forfeit your items is defined as relinquishing all ownership and claim to the items in question to the auctioneer with no expectations of reimbursement; however, you are still responsible for the invoice total. No refunds will be made if you decide to forfeit your items. If you wish to forfeit your items, please contact us on or before the removal deadline. Buyer agrees that any and/or all remaining lots left after removal deadline are considered to be forfeited, but buyer is still responsible for invoice total.  Removal of Items:  Local pickup is available on the designated date and time only.  The Auction Company does not offer delivery services or storage services. Shipping: The Auction Company can provide shipping services for most pieces in this auction. Some items may be too large or heavy to be shipped and have been identified in the catalog. Shipping is done by our staff and items will be shipped from our location at 71 Auction Drive, Jane Lew, WV (unless otherwise noted) within 14 business days after the close of the auction. Shipping fees include the actual postage cost plus an additional $20 per package for packaging and handling. The total amount due for shipping fees must be paid in full before the item is shipped. Your card on file will be automatically charged for the amount due., If that payment fails, you will be contacted to make alternate payment arrangements. We ship via UPS only. A tracking number will be emailed to the registered bidder when the label is printed, the package will usually leave our facility within 1-2 days of the label being printed.  To lawfully transfer a firearm to an unlicensed person who resides out of State, the firearm must be shipped to a FFL within the recipient’s State of residence. He or she may then receive the firearm from the FFL upon completion of an ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check.  Additional restrictions may apply on non- firearm items that are prohibited for shipment to the bidder’s residence and will be handled on a case by case basis. It is the buyer’s responsibility to know BEFORE BIDDING if the item can be legally shipped to their location. Firearms must be shipped to licensed FFL or C&R FFL (if eligible); the receiving dealer may at their discretion charge a fee for their service of receiving the firearm and completing the face to face transfer. All firearms are shipped with Adult Signature Required. Insurance will not be provided unless requested by the buyer. Auction Company will package with care and deliver to the commercial carrier the package in a timely manner. Packages lost or stolen while in the custody of the commercial carrier are not the responsibility of the Auction Company and in such event the Buyer will be responsible to seek resolution directly with the commercial carrier.  All ammunition must be shipped via UPS Ground. Firearms will be shipped via UPS only. Inspection of Items: Every item in this auction is available for bidder inspection prior to the auction ending. By bidding, each bidder acknowledges and agrees that they have had a full and fair opportunity to inspect the item or lots and is relying solely on the bidder's personal inspection, whether in person, through proxy, or based on the provided photographs and opinion in determining whether to bid, in determining the amount to bid and/or maximum bid, and in submitting the bid/max bid. Payment: The credit card on file with your online account will be charged automatically at the conclusion of the auction. If your card on file is declined or cannot be processed for any reason, you will be contacted within 72 hours to arrange alternate payment. Your invoice must be paid in full before taking possession of the items. Payment at pickup can be accepted (check is preferred, cash in exact change is also acceptable). We can also accept wire transfers for payment.   15% Buyer's Premium on all online Personal Property purchases.    JOE R. PYLE COMPLETE AUCTION & REALTY SERVICE Registered Auction House (888) 875-1599 5546 Benedum Drive Shinnston West Virginia 26431 www.joerpyleauctions.com   Joe R Pyle WV212 Charlotte Pyle WV2174 Alan Heldreth WV2224 Jordan Kiger WV2246 Robert Phillips WV1244 Andrew Pyle WV1983 Aaron Pyle WV1982 Tim Bennett WV2007 Bob Stewart, Jr WV825 Bob Stewart, III WV1292 Todd Short WV1649 Steven Phillips WV2335 Tia Wolski WV2351 Taylor Ramsey WV2352 Nick Dawkins WV2410 Ethan Moore WV2354 Jenna Moore WV2453 Steve Yilit WV2488 Bud Shingleton WV1956 Colton McCown WV2463 Kevin Zakariasen WV2482 Thomas Heldreth WV2520A Taylor Self WV2521A Garrett Wilkerson WV2541A

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