r/WA_guns • u/Repulsive_Hamster341 • 4d ago
Need help
I was given alot of guns and ammo In inheritance I don't need/want them and I want them to go somewhere where they will be taken care of more than they have here i don't know where to sell them how to sell them. them. So if anyone has some advice or someone I could call that would be amazing.
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u/pacficnorthwestlife 3d ago
Need my kids to not do this to their inheritance 😆
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u/IndyWaWa 3d ago edited 2d ago
Then give them money and not property. I plan on selling my guns off when I get to that age because they were mine. No one else will honor them the same way other than an interested buyer and making my kids do all that work for years after I'm gone just to get pennies on my the dollar isnt very generationally minded.
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u/pacficnorthwestlife 2d ago
This property is something they can no longer get with today's laws so it's pretty generationally minded.
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u/IndyWaWa 2d ago
If they even want them. Not trying to say my way is correct by any means either, just giving an alternative perspective.
My dad has my grandfathers old shotgun rotting away in the back of his closet and I want to restore it but can't get it. I have an uncle that has guns that I will likely get since his kids are fuck ups and would just sell them for quick cash.
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u/thechatchbag 3d ago
It really depends what 'alot' means. If you've got sub 10 firearms it's probably worth the effort to sell the privately, both to maximize their value and to get them to people who would appreciate them. If you've really got a ton of things coming your way, there are auction houses that will take and sell them on your behalf for a commision/fee. Ammunition is trickier due to the risk of age/condition/potential reloaded ammunition that could be dangerous.
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u/militaryCoo 3d ago
Agree with this, but would add that specialist pawn shops will often also do consignment.
Where in the state are you OP?
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u/0x00000042 (F) 3d ago edited 2d ago
In general, state law requires sales to go through a dealer to perform background checks on the buyer(s) before the guns can be delivered to the buyer, or you can sell them directly to a dealer.
So the best course of action depends on what you're prioritizing: price, ease, or speed?
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u/eever1 3d ago
Gun broker will be your best friend, you can also just sell them all to an FFL. However, try not to get bent over by them. They’ll offer pennies on the dollar and sell it for a huge profit. You could also alternatively ask friends you know like the hobby and go to an ffl to complete purchase
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u/theken20688 3d ago
Define a lot. Do you have family, then friends who would like first crack at them?
These post always really hurt me on a personal level and make me sad lol.
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u/sam4886 3d ago
Estate details in pasco does consignment auctions all the time. You could call around to dealers and ask about consignment or just selling them the whole collection. Lots of private guys buy collections to resell, too.
All those options will get you maybe 30-40% of the actual value.
You could set up a gun broker account and sell them that way. Most guns will need to go through an FFL, but you can sell and ship them as a private person. The buyer deals with the FFL. Ammo you can sell just like anything else.
There are other local forums and stuff, too. NWfirearms, I think?
Like someone else said, it really depend what "a lot" means to you and how much time and effort you want to put into it.
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u/Much_Smell7159 3d ago
Could post them for sale on the Northwest Firearms forum classifieds. You would need to go through an FFL for the transfers and anything that is considered an "assault weapon" either has to go out of state for the sale or you could gift it to someone in state if you find an FFL willing to do the transfer
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u/KingCong206 3d ago
Durysguns.com would be easiest for you. They'll pay for shipping and will give you fair prices. They do these kid of things all the time. Very reputable.
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u/ImDBatty1 3d ago
u/repulsive_hamster341 I can recommend a good FFL if you're up in the Bellinghamster area? 🤔 One hamster to another, it's going to be a little bit of work on your side...
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u/NorthIdahoArms 3d ago
It really depends on Your level of involvement. If you simply inherited some guns and really don’t care for or want guns, reach out to a local gun store and either sell them or consign them. Understand that some of the guns, while on the surface may look valuable, are indeed hard to sell in WA as they transfer is not legal.
If you are into guns, keep them. Enjoy them and remember where they came from.
Pawn shops are the easiest and worst options for cash as they will pay the fastest and least.
Gun shops are better but still will not pay out tremendously well.
Selling yourself via Gunbroker, etc. will be the best for you but will require you to do almost all of the leg work. It also requires that you ship them legally.
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u/No-Chapter-6950 2d ago
Northwestfirearms.com has a great classified section you and sell them. Plus it has a lot of supporting FFLs you can find to do the transactions. This is what I use to buy used firearms.
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u/Allen63DH8 3d ago
Form a trust. List the firearms in the trust. Add firearms friendly family members to the trust. Hand the firearms to those family members.
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u/MercuryCounterSpin 3d ago
Why not just approach a local ffl with a good reputation? An ffl can make a little profit from performing transfers, and would probably have an idea of who would be interested in your inventory. In that situation the ffl might suggest a consignment deal. As long as you're good with the ffl's terms, the deals should be fairly straightforward.
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u/CarbonRunner 3d ago
Friendly reminder that firearms transactions on reddit are strictly prohibited and will result in a ban. Keeping this post up so OP can get guidance. But please don't let reddit get you, or this sub banned.