handgun found in vehicle bought in estate sale.

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  • SmileDocHill

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    I heard this weekend a guy bought a nice SUV that has factory compartments that are fairly hidden. These are not modifications, all models like this have these spaces, but if you don't know this model apparently you are not likely to know to look here.
    Several days later they find the space and a loaded 9mm handgun is in it.
    Previous owner passed away, hence the estate sale, was an Indiana resident, and apparently fairly wealthy.
    That's all the details I know.
    Any legal requirements?
    "Right thing to do" suggestions regardless of legalities?
    What advice would you give a friend that described this situation?

    BTW, they own guns, have LTCH, but not "gun people" and at the time of me hearing this don't know the make, model, or other details of the gun. I'll update when I hear. They "think" they remember it saying "sky" or something similar on it.
     

    wizardfitz

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    similar thing happened to me.Bought a house as is, after after dozens of trips to the dump just to clean the basement to a point where i could walk through, i found a stash of cash
     

    Good on paper

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    If it had a crack in the block rather than a ‘glock in the box’ the new owner would likely be responsible for it assuming it was purchased as is.
    That is unless it’s a Dan Wesson or Les Baer single stack 9mm, then it’s mine and I want it back. :)
     

    Dead Duck

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    similar thing happened to me.Bought a house as is, after after dozens of trips to the dump just to clean the basement to a point where i could walk through, i found a stash of cash

    Hey, I've been missing a stash of cash.
    It was green with numbers on both sides, right? See?
    I accidentally left it in my old basement at my old house in that town you live in. :):
     
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    SmileDocHill

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    I view it as contractual threshold question. When they purchased the SUV was it "SUV and its contents"? Or, just the SUV?

    Everyone was SSOOoooo positive then the lawyer had to step in and start finding possible hiccups. :):
    Kidding aside, that is an interesting point. I'll try to see how it was setup. Thanks
     

    mcapo

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    Auctions are usually As Is Where Is so unless the paperwork says otherwise they bought everything in the vehicle. Plus, you know where you bought the gun the ATF knocks on your door.

    Doubt he kept a Colt Python hidden in his vehicle so its probably of little value?

    I've gotten tools, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, a bag of pot (no - I trashed it), misc clothing, sticky change, french fries but never a gun...
     

    churchmouse

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    These days if you are doing the auction thing the cars have been rifled through by the auction staff so not much of anything past a used condom (seriously) and the hard gum deposits left in them.

    Estate sales apparently are not this way.
     

    VERT

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    Honestly I would return the gun or at the very least call the seller. With my luck the gun would get reported as stolen. Not worth the hassle and potential liability. Very likely the estate would not even want it back in which case I would keep it, but if they did want it I would return it.
     

    KellyinAvon

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    Auctions are usually As Is Where Is so unless the paperwork says otherwise they bought everything in the vehicle. Plus, you know where you bought the gun the ATF knocks on your door.

    Doubt he kept a Colt Python hidden in his vehicle so its probably of little value?

    I've gotten tools, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, a bag of pot (no - I trashed it), misc clothing, sticky change, french fries but never a gun...
    Were the bag of weed and 8-tracks in a van?
     
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