Local Firearm Stories Across the Saint Louis Area

Every estate, downsizing, or assisted living transition comes with unique challenges, and firearms are often one of them. MDRF Enterprises has helped families across the Saint Louis metro, from Brentwood to Kirkwood, handle firearms with certified appraisals, fair cash offers, and ATF compliant transfers. These local firearm stories show how we deliver legal, safe, and discreet solutions for families and professionals.

Why Local Stories Matter

Each of these posts highlights a real case in a Saint Louis neighborhood — not just the firearms involved, but how we worked with families, executors, and estate buyers to find the right legal path forward.

Explore Firearm Sales and Appraisals by Neighborhood

Browse our collection of local firearm stories below. Whether it’s Brentwood, University City, Maplewood, or Holly Hills, each post is proof that there’s a right way to sell or transfer firearms in Saint Louis.

See the full interactive St. Louis Firearm Stories Map Below:

Maplewood

Wedding Fund and Three Handguns In Maplewood, a young man preparing for his wedding faced the challenge of covering last-minute expenses....

4 days ago1 min read

Brentwood

A Brentwood family turned to MDRF Enterprises to sell three Mossberg shotguns and a Knight .45 rifle during a downsizing. After finding us online, they received a certified appraisal, fair cash offer, and legal transfer.

Sep 61 min read

Ladue

Recently, MDRF Enterprises was called into an estate in Ladue to conduct a certified firearm appraisal. The centerpiece was a Holland &...

Aug 281 min read

Clayton

A Clayton estate executor turned to MDRF Enterprises for help with a Browning Citori 525 shotgun. We provided a certified appraisal for the estate and arranged the legal interstate transfer to an FFL in North Dakota, ensuring the heir received it safely and in full compliance.

Aug 251 min read

Webster Groves

MDRF Enterprises completed a certified insurance appraisal in Webster Groves for a collection of classic shotguns and rifles, including Browning Superposed and Winchester Model 12s. Each firearm was graded with the Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS), and the family received a custom thumb drive with the full PDF report and images for their insurance records.

Aug 241 min read

Marlin Model 60 semi-automatic .22 caliber rifle laid on a display table, classic wood stock and blued barrel visible

South City - Bevo Mill

Not every gun sale comes from an estate. In South City, one local firearm owner decided to part with his Marlin Model 60 .22 rifle, Heritage Rough Rider revolver, and Springfield XD-9 pistol in order to fund his next purchase. At MDRF Enterprises, we made the process quick, legal, and confidential, turning three firearms into same-day cash.

Aug 201 min read

Florissant

When a Florissant family opened a closet safe during an estate clean-out, they discovered ten rifles and a Ruger .44 Magnum Carbine. With no relatives interested in keeping the collection, MDRF Enterprises stepped in to provide a secure appraisal and confidential purchase, ensuring the firearms were handled safely and respectfully.

Aug 161 min read

University City

A University City estate brought us a Browning Citori Grade III Skeet for appraisal. With high-grade walnut stocks, intricate engraving, and premium accessories, this shotgun graded at 85% under the PPGS system.

Aug 91 min read

Maplewood

A Maplewood estate buyer discovered four well-maintained handguns in a small safe. Having worked with MDRF Enterprises before, they returned for a quick valuation and on-the-spot payment with no hassles.

Aug 91 min read

Oakville estate firearm collection of handguns appraised and transferred legally in South County.

South County / Oakville

An executor from Arizona discovered three handguns in a South County estate. With no itemized will and no interest in keeping them, he turned to MDRF Enterprises for a safe, legal, and fast sale.

Aug 91 min read

South City

A South City resident needed a fast, no-hassle way to sell two inherited firearms. MDRF Enterprises delivered with a same-day cash offer and full legal compliance, no auctions, no delays, no stress.

Aug 51 min read

Holly Hills

A Holly Hills estate buyer discovered a small rifle collection and called MDRF. We handled everything, fast, legal, and with total peace of mind.

Aug 51 min read

University City

When a University City man discovered a locked safe full of firearms in his late father’s closet, he turned to MDRF Enterprises for help. We provided a legal path to sell several handguns and safely transfer a Browning A5 shotgun to a family member, no confusion, no red tape. Learn how we guide Saint Louis families through estate firearm issues with clarity and compliance.

Aug 52 min read

Richmond Heights

When an estate seller in Richmond Heights started clearing out a house, he didn’t expect to find 15 handguns tucked into nearly every room. From a custom Colt Delta Elite to an FNH Five-Seven, the discovery turned into a legal and logistical challenge, until MDRF Enterprises stepped in.

Jul 251 min read

St. Louis City estate firearm appraisal highlighting Colt Python handgun discovery and legal removal

Saint Louis City

An estate in Saint Louis City revealed 30 handguns scattered throughout the home, including two worn Colt Pythons. See how we brought them back to life and helped the family close the estate the right way.

Jul 181 min read

Arnold

An estate in Arnold, MO included over 22,000 rounds of ammunition left behind after the firearms were claimed. See how MDRF Enterprises handled the fast removal and legal purchase.

Jul 181 min read

Holly Hills

An estate liquidator in Holly Hills uncovered nine handguns and turned to MDRF through a trusted referral. We handled the legal transfer of unique pieces like a Ruger Vaquero and Ortgies .32.

Jul 181 min read

Affton estate classic firearm collection appraised and purchased with full legal compliance.

Afton

An out-of-state heir turned to MDRF after his father’s passing in Affton, MO. We legally transferred five collectible firearms, including a Colt SAA and Browning Hi-Power.

Jul 181 min read

South St. Louis M&P9 metal appraised with legal removal by MDRF Enterprises

South Saint Louis

A South Saint Louis seller needed to move a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal fast. We delivered a fair offer and same-day legal transfer—quick, easy, and professional.

Jul 181 min read

Chesterfield

A referral in Chesterfield led us to a stunning collection: Colt and ArmaLite AR-15s, an M1 Garand, STI 1911, and a rare Dan Wesson .44 Magnum. See how we handled the deal quickly and discreetly.

Jul 181 min read

Webster Groves

A Webster Groves seller contacted us online looking for a trusted local gun buyer. Their clean collection included a Ruger SR1911, Taurus Judge, and upgraded Remington 870.

Jul 181 min read

Kirkwood

A couple downsizing in Kirkwood, MO contacted MDRF through our website. We purchased their collection, including a Ruger Single-Ten, Mark III Hunter, and .308 FAL.

Jul 181 min read