how do i sell

[heavy hauler]

how do i sell  a couple of guns?  i would like to sell a couple of guns  i have and wonder whats the best way.  also how do i find the value of them?  thanks

[markts]

Check out Gun Brokers Then put them in our classified ads. What ya got

[Bscman]

I'd say start here in the classifieds.
Follow up with word of mouth to co-workers and hunting buddies--word spreads fast.

If you don't mind the hassle of shipping, throw 'em on gunbroker or some of the other large hunting/shooting forums.

As for values...search Gunbroker for similar makes/models and see what the going prices are. If you have an account you can log-in and search auctions that have already ended--this is the best way to help value "current market price" on a firearm.
Otherwise, head to your local gunshop or sports emporium and grab a gun values book--just like the blue book's for a car! You won't even have to buy it if you're sneaky, just look yours up and put it back on the shelf (Shhh!).

Be honest with condition, though. Too many try to pass off 80-85% guns as "like-new".
Ultimately, they're worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

If you still have questions, throw 'em up in this thread. Surely we can help you put a price on things.
If they're rimfire related, or dan wesson revolvers feel free to PM me directly. 

[BlackRidge]

Yup, GunBroker.com & AuctionArms.com seem to be the biggest auction-type sites.  Classified will work very well, and there are always the Equipment Exchange areas on various sites (AR15.com/etc)

[JackOfAllTrades]

I am not in the market for any guns right now.. (Yeah, I've said that before!)  Throw me what you've got and I'll try to give you some ball park ranges of values in our local market.  I keep track of a lot of things.. NOT EVERYTHING.

How I would go about selling something depends on what it is, where I live, whether I'm willing to sell face to face, or willing to ship.

-Steve

[chevysquid]

You could also go to seattleguns.net and list them there.  Don't have to worry about shipping them then.

[chrisb]

the suspense is killing me. What are you selling?

[markts]

Yea -do you have guns for sale

[heavy hauler]

thanks for all the help.  i have a old winchester  model 03.    22 cal  automatic(its the old pump that you use a finger to pump)     and i have a side by side double barrel "american gun company" 12 gauge.       the 22 cal has a cracked stock.  they  are both old and appear to have never been refinished

[JackOfAllTrades]

The old Shottie is probably more of a wall hanger mantle piece. If it was owned by a relative, I'd keep it up on the wall with a fish basket and bamboo fly rod and photo of the uncle/grand dad that owned it.  Even in new condition its worth less than $200 as it is most likely not safe to fire modern ammunition in.

The 1903 Winchester might need a look by a gun appraiser. Even with the cracked stock it could be more valuable than you think. A deluxe model in fine condition could be worth thousands. A low grade only worth a couple hundred even if in fine condition.

-Steve

[chrisb]

Couple quick WikiAnswers on that shotgun



The American Gun Company was the "house brand" of H&D Folsom Sporting Goods, New York City, c. 1895-1930.

The guns were manufactured by Crescent Arms, Norwich, Connecticut.

Their single barrel shotguns sold for less than $10 when new. Their double barrel shotguns sold for $10-$15 when new.

Old trade-name shotguns are not generally collected and not safe with modern ammunition, so are valued solely as a mantle ornament.

The value of these guns if they are broken, badly worn, or rusty is less than $50. In like-new condition, it might be over $200. In "average" condition, it would probably be about $125.

Answer

Here's verbatum from Standard Catalog of Firearms:

"American Gun Co. / Norwich, Connecticut / Crescent Firearms Co - Maker / H & D Folsom Co - Distributor / Side x Side Shotgun

A typical trade gun made around the turn of the century by the Crescent Firearms Co. to be distributed by H & D Folsom. These are sometimes known as "hardware store guns," as that is where many were sold. This particular gun was chambered for 12, 16, and 20 gauges and was produced with or without external hammers. The length of the barrels varied, as did the chokes. Some were produced with Damascus barrels; some, with fluid steel. The latter are worth approximately 25% more."

Although not mentioned in this listing, there were also single shot break action shotguns similar in configuration.

[carpsniperg2]

yeah you might be able sell them here. put them in the classifieds and see what happens

[huntinkid20]

Post them on northwestfirearms.com i have sold a few guns on there. Good luck 

[heavy hauler]

cool  thanks.  not  grandpa old guns or anything, just clearing out space in the gun safe.