TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR THE HISTORIC ARMS GALLERY

 ~ Payment ~

 We accept payment by bank transfer or by cleared cheque. We can accept payment by Paypal for any of the items in the Powder Flasks, Accessories and Militaria section only.  

  ~ Shipping ~ 

Items will not be shipped until we have confirmed receipt of payment in full with our bank (or Paypal if used for Powder Flasks/Accessories or Militaria purchases).  Next day delivery within the UK Mainland is free on all items except books and maps. A signature is required upon delivery. We can combine multiple purchases and send in one consignment. Overseas. Please contact us for shipping requirements. Shipping to the USA or Rest of the World is free to your nearest international airport for items or consignments over £8,000. If consignment value is less than £8,000 then please contact us for a quote. Our shipping agent is www.parfreight.com. The Historic Arms Gallery is not responsible for any Customs Duties or Taxes levied by the country of delivery.

  ~ General Guarantee ~ 

All items advertised on this web site are of original period manufacture unless specifically stated otherwise in the item description. Where we have provided provenance, this has been done in good faith based on research we have carried out from reputable sources and information previously passed to us. If we are uncertain of part of an items history then this is made clear in its description with terms such as "probably" or "highly likely".If you have reason to dispute the description of any item on the site then please contact us with your concerns. We are always happy to potentially learn more about any item on our site. If upon receipt of an item you have reason to dispute the description or are dissatisfied for any reason then you must contact us and return the item within 14 working days of receipt. The item can be returned to us, provided that it is returned in the same condition as which it was sent. We will then provide a full refund of the purchase price less postage costs and any other costs such as customs and import duties etc incurred in the event of the item being returned from outside of the United Kingdom.  If a problem is not notified to us within 14 days, then the item is considered as being sold. 

 ~ Ownership ~

 All the firearms on this website are classified as antique in the UK and Northern Ireland. Antique arms and arms of obsolete calibre are exempt under "section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act to be held as a curiosity or ornament", see Chapter 8, Antique Firearms, Page 53 of the Home Office Guide on firearms licensing law dated April 2016. No certificate is therefore required for ownership in the UK or Northern Ireland provided they are held as a curiosity or as ornaments.The antique firearms on this website are also classified as Historical and Collectible Weapons and Category 8 Firearms in The Weapon Categories of the Defence Code (Article L-2331-1) under French Firearms Regulations. Therefore they do not require a licence for ownership in France. All antique firearms are sold strictly as a curiosity or ornament for their historical significance. 

  ~ Age Restrictions ~ 

Notwithstanding the above terms about owning antique arms, no orders shall be accepted from persons under the age of 18 for any items on this website. By accepting these terms and conditions, buyers are deemed to be over 18yrs old. However, we reserve the right to ask buyers for proof of age.  

  ~ Copyright ~ 

All photographs and written material on this website remain the property of the Historic Arms Gallery. Please contact us if you wish to use or reproduce any of the content.

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Disclosure of your information: Your personal data will be processed by the Historic Arms Gallery. Where it is necessary to enable us to provide you with services that you have requested, we reserve the right to transfer your personal data to our bank and shipping companies or any other third party involved in completing a transaction such as Customs or enforcement agencies.

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 Privacy Policy updated 27th May 2019

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 Cookie Policy updated 27th May 2019