Richmond Heights:

Resolving a Multi-Room Firearm Discovery for an Estate Seller

A recent estate liquidation in Richmond Heights, Missouri, presented a significant logistical and safety challenge. An estate buyer discovered fifteen handguns scattered throughout a residence, unsecured in drawers, under blankets, and behind shelving. With no original paperwork or safes, the situation required immediate professional intervention.

Richmond Heights estate firearm collection of rifles and handguns appraised with certified transfer

The Collection Highlights

Despite the unconventional storage, the collection contained several high-performance and collectible firearms:

• Colt Delta Elite (10mm): A custom-tuned 1911 with a match-grade trigger.

• FNH Five-Seven: A modern, high-velocity pistol in pristine condition.

• Beretta 92F: Customized with premium G10 grips.

• Heckler & Koch (H&K) USP: Pair of pistols in 9mm and .40 caliber.

• Smith & Wesson 617: A classic .22 LR revolver.

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The Professional Outcome

The estate seller prioritized compliance over convenience by contacting MDRF Enterprises. Our team arrived on-site to perform a secure recovery:

• Safety Tagging & Initial Checks: Verifying the status of each firearm on-site.

• Secure Transport: Removing the firearms to our FFL facility for processing.

• Compliance Processing: Establishing a clean legal chain of custody and performing a certified appraisal.

This Richmond Heights case study demonstrates how we mitigate liability for estate professionals, turning a high-risk discovery into a documented, legal, and safe transition.

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