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2025 HUNTER VALLEY ARMS FAIR Maitland NSW September

Saturday 27th September 9:00am 'til 4:30pm
Sunday 28th September 9:00 am 'til 3:00pm

Federation Centre 10 Bent St MAITLAND

HVAF 2025 is on September 27th & September 28th

WELCOME

Arms collectors and shooting enthusiasts are always amazed at the extensive range of products. BUT! It's not 'just a gunshow' but an educational experience and a great opportunity to see items that are new to the market or seldom displayed in the public domain. Collectables from pre-colonial Australia to present day. Get advice from experts.
Shooting and hunting clubs, collector societies and associations, as well as the Firearms Registry, will be present.

Exhibitors will be listed as they book space on the 'Exhibitor' page.

Arms Fair Permit applied for

Last update 20/6/25

Hunter Valley Arms Fair ~ two days only ~ September 27th & 28th 2025

About Us

Modern/Custom SPORTING FIREARMS

Antique & Vintage COLLECTABLE FIREARMS

Cat A & B air, rimfire and centrefire rifles & shotguns suitable for target, range and pest destruction.

NO Cat C or D firearms

Antique & Vintage COLLECTABLE FIREARMS

Museum grade to beginners - longarms and pistols blackpowder flintlocks, percussion and obsolete cartridge.

Secondhand SPORTING FIREARMS

Antique & Vintage COLLECTABLE FIREARMS

Secondhand SPORTING FIREARMS

Serviceable used firearms in a wide range of calibres and bore sizes. Ex-military bolt action service rifles and accessories.
No Cat C or Cat D firearms.

Target & Club HANDGUNS

Custom & Factory KNIVES

Secondhand SPORTING FIREARMS

New & used target revolvers and pistols for club competition and pre46 military handguns for advanced collectors

Custom & Factory KNIVES

Custom Knives, quality commercial knives, sharpening devices, swords & bayonets

Collectable MILITARIA

Custom & Factory KNIVES

Military collectables including helmets, uniforms, badges, medals, swords & bayonets, flags, propaganda, belts,

boots and webbing

Old & New BOOKS

World class reference material on a wide variety of firearm, hunting, collecting, history and associated topics

Medals & Badges

Old & New BOOKS

Australian & international service medals, medal ribbon, military badges, patches & buttons

Swords & Bayonets

Old & New BOOKS

Swords & Bayonets

Military, civil and Japanese swords and a wide selection of British Commonwealth and international bayonets

Reloading Supplies

Scopes & Optics

Swords & Bayonets

Reloading presses, dies, shell holders, projectiles, cases, moulds, melting pots

Scopes & Optics

Quality new & used scopes and mounts. Binoculars and spotting scopes. Night vision

Spare Parts

Scopes & Optics

New and used magazines, bolts, sights, springs and screws

2025 Major Exhibitor

HVTM OUTDOORS Cessnock

Long established Hunter Valley firearm business including gunsmithing services.
Mark & Denise Davidson Ph 02-4991 5777

HVTM website

About Us

Largest regional arms fair in NSW

Sixty plus licensed dealers in antiques, new & used firearms, military collectables and memorabilia and associated shooting paraphernalia.
Ultra rare to common and everything in between.

Educational Displays

Private collectors displaying rarely seen historical items

Historical & Period Costume

Private collections of authentic wild west equipment

hvaf.com.au exhibitor Antique Arms Collectors Society of Australia

Collector Groups

Meet & greet: Antique Arms Collectors Society of Aust, Arms & Militaria Collectors Assoc. of NSW, Winchester Arms Collectors Assoc.

Auction House Representatives

Australian Fine Arms Auctions from Melbourne are attendin andwill have examples of lots in their forthcoming auction. Oldies Collectables Pty Ltd, also from Melbourne and have on-line auctions, will also be attending.

hvaf.com.au Newcastle District Hunting Club

Professional organisations

Newcastle District Hunting Club offer membership, advice, AB testing and tuition. Maitland Pistol Club, NSW Police, NSW Firearms Registry, Shooters Fishers & Farmers Party, Firearm Dealers Association

2024 exhibitors : N'cle Armoury, Jack's Medals, Oldies , CEK, Lakeside, Dacel, RJ Militaria,

And still more ........

Custom design hunting clothing

Australian designed, printed and made locally by skilled tailors.

Genuine Indo-Persian arms C1600

Genuine middle eastern and Northern African weaponry from the C15th & C16th centuries for sale.

Reloading components

International militaria

Cases and projectiles for pistol, rifle and shotgun. Case cleaners and lubricants. Case trimmers and primer seaters.
No propellant or primers can be sold.

International militaria

Militaria from various nations & times.

From the mid 1800's to the 21st century. Bootlaces to complete uniforms.

Thermal Imaging Scopes

International militaria

Handmade Japanese knives

Professional quality thermal imaging.
Talk to the experts.

Handmade Japanese knives

International militaria

Handmade Japanese knives

Specialty knives by Master bladesmith Masano. Chef, fish, sushi, utility and hunting knives.

Firearms Registry have been invited !

NSW POLICE FIREARMS REGISTRY

HVAF has issued invitations to the Firearm Registry staff and we'll await their decision.

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NEWCASTLE DISTRICT HUNTING CLUB

A B FIREARM SAFETY TESTING ~ PISTOL SAFE HANDLING

Newcastle District Hunting Club conducted on-site A B firearm safety tests at the 2024 Hunter Valley Arms Fair.

NDHC will be asked to again do testing at the fair.

It’s almost here!

The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!

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Not long now ~ tickets on line from 1st July

Last year's 2024 Exhibitors are listed on Page 2

Most major exhibitors are happy to be listed here but some, mostly, 'display only' exhibitors prefer to not publish their contact details.

Exhibitor invitations to attend will go out in July and the 2025 Exhibitors will be recorded on a new page as they book space.

Exhibitor listing

Admission charges and Conditions of Entry apply

On-Line Tickets are available from StickyTickets.com.au after July1st.

Admission: Single Adult $15.00

Family: 2 parents & children under 16 $24.00

Children under 16 years are free providing they are accompanied by an adult.

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Cancellation policies apply.– Tickets can be cancelled up to 4 days before the event begins.

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Arms Fair Security & Conditions of Entry/Exit

Security Services by SECURITY WORX

Security Worx uniformed officers will secure the event 24/7 in accordance with NSW Police requirements and the community's expectations.

Patrons may be randomly scanned and large bags/backpacks will be inspected.

Patrons will asked to declare items of personal property which they wish to bring into the fair. A receipt (or photo) may be issued as proof of ownership.

Bag inspections and proof of purchase receipts will be inspected on exit.

Master Lic. 000 103 401

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Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person at the venue Maitland Federation Centre

annually 2 days in September only.
Saturday 27th 9:00 - 4:30 and Sunday 28th 9:00 - 3:30

2025 Hunter Valley Arms Fair

10 Bent Street, Maitland New South Wales 2320, Australia

Email: info@hvaf.com.au Phone: 0490 345 681

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Conditions at entry apply

Security guards and electronic surveillance will be on-site 24/7 for the entire duration of the fair. Bag inspections and electronic scanners will be in use at the exit. All purchases must be receipted. Only firearms that are legal under current NSW Firearm Laws are allowed at the fair.

No C or D category firearms or 'prohibited weapons or parts' will be displayed or for sale.

C D Field Service: Principal Dealer D.L. #408924581

Arms Fair Permit applied for

Acknowledgement of the Wonnarua Nation

Hunter Valley Arms Fair acknowledges that Maitland Federation Centre stands on the ancestral lands of the Wonnarua Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and we show our respect for elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and play in the Maitland region.