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Inherited some guns

mpfjr
I inherited several guns. Some in good condition, some in bad condition. I don't know anything about guns and have never fired one. While I think they are interesting, I have no use for them and my wife doesn't want them around. :( Well anyways, I have no idea what the true value of these guns in the condition they are in. I could sure use your help. If my research is wrong please let me know so I can correct it.

Also, I am in southern california. How do I legally sell them?

I've done a little research and here is what I've come up with:

1. Remington Model 1894 DBLBRL 12G 30" barrel
2. Winchester Model 1890 Octogon 22 Long
3. Arisaka Type 38 Carbine w/ Bayonette

4. Llama Parabellum 9mm Pistol w/clip
5. P.Beretta 1934
6. H&R Model 732
7. Unknown Derringer .38sp w/ Chrome finish,pearl handle

Pictures can be seen at http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l247/mpfjr/
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  • mpfjr
    Thank you for the fast response. I've uploaded photos to photobucket. There are a lot of pictures so I created a link to the album for faster/easier viewing along with the ability to magnify.

    Hope that helps.
    Thanks for the advice about selling out of state. Problem I have with that is I like the idea of people seeing them in person before spending their money. Maybe I can find a friend or family member that would like to buy the handguns. Thanks!
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  • mark christian
    You got some incorrect info right off the bat so slow down!.The handguns can be sold in this state, but the sale must be done as a private transfer and that means that you and the CA buyer have to both meet at the same firearms dealer at teh same time and do the paperwork. Once that is finished it is the buyers responsibility to complete the transaction with the deal, your part in it is over. If you don't want to go through the bother of meeting with a buyer then you'll have to sell them out of state and ship to a FFL dealer. The long guns can be sold in the state, but once again the sale will have to be done through an FFL dealer, or you can sell them to an out of state buyer who provides you with an FFL. Due to the restrictions on handguns in this state you might do very well with the private transfer because handgun buyers here in CA tend to pay premiums for even ordinary pistols.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    In addition to the private party transfer Mark covered, you can put them up for auction. There are 2 auction houses in southern calif.

    All of those guns can be sold at auction here and the potential buyer can handle and examine the guns. Based on the poor condition, you will not get much for those pieces. The winchester 1890 was made in 1903.
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  • gary wray
    mpfjr...welcome to the Forum! And thanks for the photos. You have received some good info on how to sell the guns. The bad news is that IMHO, other than the Winchester and the Beretta, you don't have much of value here. To really establish value, your photos need to be of much better quality and taken very close to the gun so we can see markings, better views of condition, and such. For example, does the Arisaka have it's mum intact on top of the receiver? Or is it ground down or have a mark through it? What is the condition of the bayonet? Just can't tell from your photos. Suggest you visit the auction side to do some research on the present market value. Bert might jump in with some ideas on the Winchester. Good luck!
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  • Grasshopper
    Spent some time on pics there...so imo...1k for all if you found someone who would take them all in your area, which is what I would do in your circumstance. Good luck..nambu
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  • Fatstrat
    Here my take on some of them.
    The Remington-$150. The Winchester- $500. The Arisaka-$300. if mismatched bolt, $400. if matching. The Derringer-$125. The H&R- $150.
    I'm not sure what the Beretta or the Llama are worth.
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  • nmyers
    You want people to see them in person? I'd think twice about that. If your wife is unhappy about having guns in the house, just imagine how unhappy she would be after you put an ad on the supermarket bulletin board & someone comes to your house & steals them from her at knifepoint.

    Yes, if you listed the guns on an auction site like this one you might be able to get $1K. But, after subtracting the cost of shipping boxes, listing fees, & what you are going to have to pay someone to take better photos, you will still need to spend WEEKS on the project. I can't see where it's worth the effort. I KNOW what I'm doing, & it still takes me an average of 4 hours to sell a single gun.

    If you have family or friends that want them, I'd just give them away. Better to make a few folks who are close to you happy, than go through all the hassle for a few dollars.

    Neal
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  • mark christian
    I have to agree with Neal; if you are going to use the private sales route don't have potential buyers meet you at home, there are too many risks. Since here in CA the transfer has to be done through a dealer just meet at the gun shop and let the buyer look them over. This is the safest way to handle it.
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  • mpfjr
    Sounds like some good advice all around. Guns are not at my home they are at my business. I'll probably sell them through a local gun dealer. I called a few and they said they would put them on consignment for me.

    Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to look them over.

    Please feel free to lock this thread.

    Have a great weekend!
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  • mark christian
    quote:Originally posted by mpfjr


    Please feel free to lock this thread.

    Have a great weekend!


    Will do!
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