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When a Valley Park family needed to transition their father to memory care, they turned to Mike at DejaVu Estate Sales. Discover how our partnership ensured a collection of 24 firearms was safely inventoried, appraised, and legally transferred.

As retirement approaches, a Fenton resident preparing to move to Florida needed to safely sell a large portion of his firearm collection. After a failed and uncomfortable parking lot sale attempt, he researched licensed alternatives and found MDRF Enterprises based on verified Google reviews. We completed a full in-home inventory, provided a written valuation with market comps, and returned the next day with certified payment and a secure, legal pickup of all 26 firearms.

A retiring Sunset Hills couple needed a simple, legal way to sell five handguns. We met at their home, evaluated each firearm, and provided a fair FMV and MCV offer on the spot.

Central West End Family Finds a Simple, Legal Way to Sell Two Hi Standard Pistols Case Study: Estate Firearm Sale During a Family Transition in Central West End This case study documents a real-world firearm transaction handled by MDRF Enterprises for a family navigating divorce and property transitions in Saint Louis. Helping a Family During a Difficult Transition When families go through major life changes, even small details can feel overwhelming. A recent visit to the Cen

When firearms become part of a divorce settlement, professionalism and clear boundaries matter. In this St. Louis Hills case, MDRF Enterprises was first engaged to complete a certified firearm appraisal for divorce documentation. Months later, after the divorce was finalized, we were contacted again to assist with the lawful sale of firearms awarded through the settlement. The appraisal and sale were handled as separate, independent steps.

A family in Town and Country reached out after a sudden passing left them with six rifles they did not want to keep. The brother contacted us, sent photos, and brought the firearms in for evaluation. We confirmed everything, matched our phone estimate, and made the check out to his sister to help with expenses. A simple, fair, and respectful estate firearm pickup during a difficult time.

In the Shaw Neighborhood, MDRF Enterprises partnered with Saint Louis Estate Buyers to handle a small firearm collection from an estate. We ensured legal transfers, fair offers, and seamless coordination while Maria and Steve managed the full estate with professionalism and respect for the family.

When two siblings cleaned out their late father’s Bridgeton home, they uncovered a small safe holding four handguns. They turned to MDRF Enterprises for certified appraisals and a fast, ATF-compliant sale. We provided documented valuations and immediate payment, giving the family peace of mind that every firearm was transferred safely and legally.

While settling their late father’s Creve Coeur estate, a family discovered nine handguns that had to be listed in the probate paperwork. MDRF Enterprises provided a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal with full inventory, PPGS condition grading, and court-ready documentation so the estate could close on schedule.

MDRF Enterprises recently helped a Florissant resident meet strict court requirements by legally transferring a customized Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and a Mossberg 590. Our team handled the ATF paperwork and provided the documentation the court required, proving that even in complex legal situations firearm transfers can be completed safely and in full compliance.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.