Lawrence J. Wherthey Firearm Lifelong Collection Auction
Online Only
Auction Ends Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 3:00PM ET (lots will have staggered closing times)
Inspection Date: Firearms are available for public inspection during OEM Arms business hours; Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM - 6:00PM, Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Sunday 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Pickup Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 10:00AM - 2:00PM ET
Location: OEM Arms, 820 Buck Creek Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067
Payment/Pickup Info:
- Buyers will pay a $25 transfer fee on each firearm to OEM Arms. Multiple gun discounts are as following; 1 gun = $25, 2 guns = $40, 3 guns = $50, 4th gun and more are $10/ea
- Background checks will be conducted on all firearms.
- Invoices totaling over $5,000 must be paid via cash or certified/cashiers check. Invoices totaling less that $5,000 can be paid via cash or check. No credit cards or debit cards will be taken as payment.
This is an online-only auction. Some of the items available to bid on are but not limited to: Large collection of US Army M1 Carbines (multiple manufacturers) in excellent condition, Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Pistol, Colt & Remington Rand M1911 Pistols, Winchester M1897 "Trench Gun" Shotgun, Springfield M1922, Winchester Model 12 Shotgun, Smith & Wesson US Army Model 1917 Pistol, Colt US Army 1917 Pistol, Smith & Wesson US Navy .38spcl, 1900 American Eagle Luger, and more!
WILLARD AUCTIONS
H. BARRY SMITH, REALTORS AND AUCTIONEERS
223 Midland Park
SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065
502-633-2746 888-631-2746
Auctioneers: H. Barry Smith (CAI), Jimmy Willard (CAI), Shawn Willard (CAI), Jeff Riggle (CAI), Patrick Hargadon, Todd Barlow, Rob Winlock, Dean Burk, Courtney Roberts, Jennifer Karlen