Bridgeton

Drew McDermott
Oct 2
2 min read

Updated: Oct 6

Hidden Firearms Discovered in an Estate Safe

When two siblings began cleaning out their late father’s Bridgeton home, they expected old paperwork and family keepsakes. Instead, inside a small safe they found four handguns:

Ruger GP100 – .357 Magnum
Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector – .35 S&W Long
Hi-Point C9 – 9mm
Beretta 950B – .25 ACP

They knew the guns existed but had no desire to keep them and were unsure how to sell them legally, or how to get a fair price.

Finding the Right Help

A quick Google search led them to MDRF Enterprises. We scheduled a private appointment and guided them through the process:

Fair Market & Most Common Value Estimates – Each firearm was inspected and graded with the Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS) for accurate, documented valuation.
ATF-Compliant Transfer – As a federally licensed FFL, we logged each firearm into our Acquisition & Disposition records and completed the required ATF Form 4473 paperwork.
Immediate Cash Offer – Once the siblings agreed to the valuation, we finalized the sale and provided payment on the spot.

A Smooth and Legal Estate Transaction

Because every transfer was documented and every background check completed, the family left knowing their father’s firearms were handled safely and legally. They avoided the risks of private sales and the confusion of probate and interstate transfer rules.