Firearms · Coins · Currency · Bullion

Serious collections deserve serious representation.

A collection built over years deserves a sale planned around its details and the buyers who understand them.

Brad Olson Auctions works directly with collectors, families and estate representatives to bring firearms, coins and bullion to a broad audience through professional online and live auctions.

Collectible firearms displayed for auctionFirearms & Sporting Arms
Coins, precious metals and bullion for collection reviewCoins & Bullion
Established 1986Experience in specialized assets
Direct with BradOne conversation to get started
Online & LiveFormat chosen for the collection
National ReachBuyers beyond the local market

Collection-led sales

The details are part of the value.

A rifle is more than its caliber. A coin is more than its metal content. The right description and presentation give informed bidders a better reason to look closely.

Firearm collection prepared for professional auction presentation
01 / Firearms

Present the whole story.

Make, model, variant, condition, provenance and accompanying documentation can all matter. We review how a collection should be grouped, photographed and described before it reaches bidders. Firearm handling and transfers follow applicable requirements.

Collector firearmsSporting armsEstate collections
Gold and silver coins with bullion from a collection
02 / Coins & Bullion

Give collectors the facts.

Dates, mint marks, certified holders, sets, original packaging and composition help buyers decide where to bid. We distinguish collector interest from bullion content when building the sale presentation.

U.S. coinsCurrencyGold & silver

Local service. National reach.

The right buyer may be down the road. They may be across the country.

Know what is being offered

We look at the collection as a whole and identify the pieces that deserve individual attention.

Market to the relevant audience

Presentation and promotion are tailored to firearm buyers, numismatists and precious metal buyers as the property warrants.

Let the market respond

Online and live auction options give interested buyers a competitive way to establish the sale result.

A clear path forward

From first conversation to final settlement.

You can begin with a phone call and a few representative photographs. Brad will discuss the collection, location and timing before recommending the next step.

01

Review the collection

Discuss what you own, who has authority to sell, where it is and which pieces may need closer attention.

02

Agree on a plan

Set the sale format, scope, timing, fees and responsibilities under a written agreement.

03

Build the sale

Catalog, photograph and promote the property to audiences likely to recognize its appeal.

04

Sell & settle

Conduct competitive bidding, coordinate required transfers and provide seller accounting.

For estates & professional representatives

When you are responsible for the collection, the process matters.

Brad works with executors, trustees, attorneys and families who need clear communication and a documented sale process. A collection can be handled on its own or as part of a larger estate with vehicles, equipment, antiques and other assets.

Refer a Collection Confidentially

Begin with Brad

Tell us what you have. We’ll tell you whether we’re a fit.

No complete inventory is needed for the first conversation. Send a few clear photographs and these basic details:

  • Your name and best phone number
  • Collection city and state
  • Approximate number of items and main categories
  • Your role and the decision timeline
  • Representative photos of notable items, boxes, sets or documentation

A direct first step.

Call Brad, or send the outline by email. We can decide together what warrants a closer review.

Call Brad · 303-263-5092Email Collection Detailsbolsonauctions@gmail.com

Please keep firearms unloaded and secured. Speak with Brad before transporting them. An initial review is not a formal appraisal or a promise of sale price.

Common questions

A few things sellers ask first.

Do I need an inventory before I call?

No. A general item count, a description of the main categories and a few photographs are enough to begin.

Can you work with an estate or trust?

Yes. Brad works with authorized family members, executors, trustees and professional representatives. We can discuss a focused collection or the wider estate.

How are firearms handled?

Brad will discuss the collection and location before items are moved. Firearm handling and transfers are subject to applicable law and buyer eligibility.

Will you guarantee a value?

No. The first review determines fit and a sensible sale approach. Auction results depend on the property, presentation and bidding.

Based in Chadron, Nebraska. Brad Olson Auctions considers qualified collections and estates in Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. Online bidding reaches buyers nationwide.
BRAD OLSON AUCTIONS

Established 1986 · Online & live auctions · Local service. National reach.

Brad Olson Auctions does not provide legal, tax or certified appraisal services. Firearm transactions are subject to applicable requirements. Engagements are governed by written agreement.

303-263-5092