We also welcome sales to out-of-town buyers.  For antique arms, as well as modern percussion-cap guns, we can generally ship directly to individuals.  Modern cartridge guns require that we ship to a Federal Firearms License holder in your area.  Most gun shops will be happy to receive such shipments; in many cases they will charge a small handling fee.  

Each sale is strictly subject to all applicable Federal, state, and local laws.  Your local gun shop should be able to advise you concerning applicable regulations in your region.  If in doubt, check with governmental authorities in the relevant jurisdictions. 

We will be happy to answer fax or email inquiries prior to actual purchase, but in all cases we will need to speak with you personally in order to complete a transaction.  

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Telephone: (314) 739-0399  

Fax: (314) 739-3086  

Email: info@trailcreektrade.com  
 

Conditions Of Sale.  

In serving you, our goal is your complete satisfaction.  To that end, we hope that you will carefully read the following conditions, which govern all Trail Creek Trade Co. sales. 

New guns are sold with current manufacturer's warranties.  Modern used guns are provided a 60-day store warranty by Trail Creek Trade Co.  Older used guns and antiques are sold as collectibles only and are not warranted as fit for shooting.  Please confirm with a member of our staff the category which applies to each gun you purchase. 

While many of the older guns listed at this website will be fine to shoot with appropriate ammunition, there may be hidden safety problems with old or used firearms.  We therefore recommend that no one shoot any old gun without first having it thoroughly checked out, and approved for such, by a competent professional gunsmith.  Shooting an unsafe firearm or using incorrect ammunition may result in damage, injury, or death.  In general, we recommend that true antique guns not be fired.  After a century of service, these fine weapons deserve a rest. 
  
Older guns originally made for black powder cartridges should never be fired with modern smokeless powder cartridges.  Damascus-barreled shotguns may have undetectable defects, so we recommend they not be fired.  More generally, all opinions expressed on this Web site as to the mechanical condition of a gun merely indicate whether the gun appears to function without live ammunition, and do not necessarily mean the gun would be safe to shoot. 
  

Terms for Out-of-Town Purchases. 

As stated above, all applicable Federal, state and local firearms laws must be complied with.  By ordering from us, you are representing that your purchase is legal in your area and not restricted by law.  Modern guns (post-1898) will be shipped to FFL holders only.  Antique guns will not knowingly be sold to convicted felons, minors, fugitives from justice, illegal aliens, drug addicts, alcoholics, or mentally defective individuals.  By ordering from this Web site you are representing that you do not fit into any of these classifications.  It is your responsibility to notify us if your status changes for future orders. 

Payment.  Certified funds, Visa, Master Card, or Discover ship immediately.  Payment through AMERICAN EXPRESS is not available. Shipments paid by personal check will be held until funds clear.  Layaway is available. We do not have an on-line credit card purchasing service at this time. However, we welcome your call to us, at the above listed phone number, with credit card information to expedite your purchase.

Shipping.  Shipping charges will be quoted at the time of your purchase. 

Inspection and Return Period.  For used guns, each mail order purchase is allowed a 3-day inspection period.  If you are not satisfied, return the gun unfired and in the same condition for a full refund of the purchase price - Purchaser must pay return shipping, handling, and insurance costs.  Please call and notify us if you are returning an item. 

For new guns, all sales are final, but we will of course work with you to resolve any problems with your purchase, just as if you had bought the gun here in our store.  Defective new products will be shipped to the manufacturer for repair.  Please call us to discuss the necessary procedures, in the event the need arises. 
 

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