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5 Ways to Reduce Risk When Buying Equipment at Auction
While buying heavy equipment at auction can be a great way to save money, there are also risks involved. Making a poor decision when purchasing used machines could cost you a lot of time and money. Here are some tips to reduce risks and get a good deal.Inspect...
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Municipal Vehicles Auction
Municipal vehicle auctions are a great place to get a new to you vehicle without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for a good deal on a reliable used vehicle, you’re in the right place! Check out the cars we have available in our upcoming Day 1 Auction down below....
Shot Show 2023 Recap
SHOT show was held in Las Vegas this year and it did not disappoint! In this article we’ll look at what the SHOT Show is, the news that came out of the event, and some new guns and tactical items we have to look forward to this year.What is SHOT show? SHOT is an...
Winchester Model 52 For Auction
The Winchester Model 52 was one of the most accurate rimfire rifles ever produced in America. The Model 52 was the first bolt action .22 rifle produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Only 125,419 of these classic WWI style rifles were produced between...
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Heavy Equipment
Freightliner Cascadia: The History of a Trucking Titan
Compass Auctions has two Freightliner Cascadia Day Cabs, as well as an M2 112 Road Tractor and several fleet vehicles in their February Day 1 auction, February 24 at 10 AM ET. Freightliner, and the Cascadia are steeped in rich history, pushing the limits on trucking...
Compass Brings Quality to Local Heavy Equipment Market
The cost of maintaining infrastructure is surging as more people migrate toward cities. Construction costs and supplies are fluctuating since COVID, and shortages have been consistent since January of 2020. Tennesseeans are now bracing with the recent news of a...
Firearms, Ammo, & Tactical
Warren Robbe: A Jack of All Trades
Musician, Veteran, Gunsmith: The Estate of Warren Robbe To kick off the month of July, Compass Auctions will be presenting two auctions containing items from the estate of 50’s rockabilly star, military veteran, and gunsmith, Warren Robbe. Music Career ...
Military Ammo vs Civilian Ammo
Comparing Ammo Types You’ve probably heard of “military-grade” ammunition before. But what’s the difference between military-grade ammo and normal ammo retailed for civilians? For starters, military ammunition almost always comes in a full metal jacket (FMJ), and...
History of the Mauser
What’s a Mauser? Mauser is a world-renowned German firearm manufacturer known for their signature bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols. The company has a rich history of making weapons for civilian and military use for more than a century of business. Today,...
The History of the Bolt-Action Rifle
When Bolt-Action Began The bolt-action rifle has been around for centuries as a successor to the lever-action repeating rifle. The first-ever bolt-action rifle was a muzzle-loading needle rifle, produced in 1824 by German arms designer Johann Nicolaus von Dreyse. Von...
Upcoming Black Friday Firearms Auction
7Get Ready for Our Black Friday Firearms Auction! Pre-bidding is currently open for a special Black Friday Firearms, Ammo & Accessories Auction at Compass. This online-only auction will feature a selection of firearms and other products from private consignors and...
Compass to Conduct Three November Ammo Auctions
November Auctions Underway! This November, Compass is kicking off the month with three tactical supply auctions! This month will start with an Ammo & Accessories Auction that will begin to close on Friday, Nov. 5. Later next week on Monday, Nov. 8, a second Ammo...
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NASASP Celebrates 75 Years of Service
We would like to take a moment to celebrate the 75th anniversary of an organization that has supplied resources for the American public since World War 2. NASASP (National Association of State Agencies and Surplus Property) is an organization whose primary goal is to...
4 Valuable Minting Mistakes
Imagine that you’re finally cleaning out your garage, and you find a jar of coins and crumpled bills on the back of a dusty shelf. If you’re anything like me, your first thought is, “I need to cash this in as soon as possible.” But wait, before you take that...
June Day 1 Brings Fun in the Sun
It’s getting hot out there y’all! It’s officially summer and you know what that means. Time for mudding’, floating on the river, and sleeping under the stars. Oh, and for the adrenaline seekers out there the clock strikes four wheeling and cruising. You know what we...