Hi All,
My brother passed away. Anyone know the best approach to selling his small collection of just guns, monies go to his wife. His ammo & accessories were sold at her recent garage sale? We’re not looking for a lengthy process to bleed every penny out of each gun, we just want to move on. I don’t think online auction is a good approach for us.
Some older threads suggest contact a local shooting range, so I did. One of the larger ranges here in Phx said "we typically buy at half the book price, bring them down for evaluation”. I have no idea what "book price" is. Also called Cabella's, very friendly guy, said they'd be interested, provide us accurate values & also make a bid. Click image for larger view.
5 HANDGUNS:
1976 Colt Combat Commander .45
1965 Ruger .22 Standard, 6” barrel
1975 Ruger 357 Magnum Stainless Security Six, 4” barrel
(1961-67) Smith Wesson 38 Special, black model 15-2, 4” barrel
(1975-76) Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum, Model 29-2 (Nickel, 6.5” barrel)
3 LONG GUNS:
1998 Ruger .270 M77 Mark II Rifle w/scope
12GA - Remington 870 Express Shotgun
IMC2 Romanian Military .22LR M69 Trainer Rifle w/scope
My brother passed away. Anyone know the best approach to selling his small collection of just guns, monies go to his wife. His ammo & accessories were sold at her recent garage sale? We’re not looking for a lengthy process to bleed every penny out of each gun, we just want to move on. I don’t think online auction is a good approach for us.
Some older threads suggest contact a local shooting range, so I did. One of the larger ranges here in Phx said "we typically buy at half the book price, bring them down for evaluation”. I have no idea what "book price" is. Also called Cabella's, very friendly guy, said they'd be interested, provide us accurate values & also make a bid. Click image for larger view.
5 HANDGUNS:
1976 Colt Combat Commander .45
1965 Ruger .22 Standard, 6” barrel
1975 Ruger 357 Magnum Stainless Security Six, 4” barrel
(1961-67) Smith Wesson 38 Special, black model 15-2, 4” barrel
(1975-76) Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum, Model 29-2 (Nickel, 6.5” barrel)
3 LONG GUNS:
1998 Ruger .270 M77 Mark II Rifle w/scope
12GA - Remington 870 Express Shotgun
IMC2 Romanian Military .22LR M69 Trainer Rifle w/scope