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Real stories from across Saint Louis about inherited firearms, estate sales, and local gun collections. Learn how MDRF Enterprises helps families and professionals handle firearms safely and legally.


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

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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 &...

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
Aug 241 min read


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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
Aug 91 min read


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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
Jul 251 min read


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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
Jul 181 min read


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.

Drew McDermott
Jul 181 min read


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.

Drew McDermott
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.

Drew McDermott
Jul 181 min read
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