Terms and Conditions

Please be aware that we can only sell deactivated weapons and inert ordnance to people who are over 18 years of age. By agreeing to our terms and conditions and writing your name when ordering, you are stating that it is legal for you to purchase these items and you are over the age of 18. By agreeing to our terms and conditions and writing your name when ordering, you are stating that you have researched and understood UK laws on any item(s) ordered, and that it is legal for you to purchase those items under the terms of those laws.

 From 12/12/19, and under the new UK Firearms Regulations 2019, Helston Gunsmiths has a legal requirement to notify the Home Office of any sales of deactivated firearms that are deactivated to the latest EU specification. This notification includes the purchaser's name and address, along with the make, calibre, and serial number of the deactivated firearm being transferred. By purchasing from us, you agree to us sharing this information as required by law. There is no requirement to send a further notification of possession, as this will be covered by the notification we send. If in future you transfer this deactivated firearm, you will need to complete a notification. Forms for this are available on the UK government website.

 We cannot fulfil orders originating or being sent outside the UK. We also cannot send magazines to Northern Island. If you are in Northern Island and order items that have spare Magazines as part of a set, then we will remove those, before sending. As it states on our website, we cannot accept PayPal for any weapons, parts, accessories, or inert ammunition.

 When your parcel arrives, it is the responsibility of the person signing for the package to ensure that the item(s) are not damaged. If the driver has to wait for you to check, that is fine. There is an option on the screen that says that if the goods are damaged upon delivery that you will not accept them. Please be certain that everything is in good order before you sign for your goods, as any damages cannot be claimed back once you have signed to state that they are in good order.

 Please note that all militaria items for sale on this website are second hand and sold as collectibles only. We do not guarantee their serviceability in real world scenarios. If in doubt, please contact us before ordering about a particular item. Please note that all deactivated weapons sold by Helston Gunsmiths are in compliance with UK law. All goods sold by Helston Gunsmiths are second hand items, unless stated in the description. On multiple order items we reserve the right to send items similar in appearance to the item photographed, the item you receive may not be identical to the photograph but will be of similar condition. Please note that all weapon accessories, parts, and magazines are sold as militaria items and are not intended for sporting use and their reliability/ suitability for live firing is in no way guaranteed.

 If you do require a refund, we do ask that the item is returned to the address on the website within fourteen days of purchase, in the condition it was received, whereupon a refund will be issued (less P+P and any admin fees, including credit card costs of up to 5%) if the item is in as sent condition.  Card payment refund costs, which are outside of our control, may also apply to orders not yet sent or refunded. All items are second hand, unless stated in the title or description.

 Customers that subscribe to our newsletter are agreeing that Helston Gunsmiths may retain their email address for the purposes of company marketing and future correspondence.

 These terms and conditions apply to all customers, clients and other dealers. They cover all agreements entered into. Be they verbal, by telephone or online transactions.

 A proforma or invoice sent, once part paid, is considered a binding contract.

 Please note:  Once you click the tick box in order to proceed with your order, stating that you have read, understood, and agree to our terms and conditions. You are thereby agreeing that you understand it is legally binding and is the same as a written signature. This is referred to legally as a `clickwrap'.

 Photo ID may be requested to order certain products. Helston Gunsmiths retains the right to refuse a sale at our discretion, for any reason whatsoever. This supersedes all other terms and conditions above.

 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.