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Old Rusty Guns, How do I dispose of them?

mcneely77
I recently received three old guns from a widower who did not know what to do with them. I am in the same boat. None of the three are serviceable. There is a Stevens pump 12 gauge, Eastern Arms single 12, and an unidentifiable .22 single. They are all rusted beyond recovery. I told her I could get rid of them for her, but now I don't know what to do. If someone needed the parts I could possibly salvage something. I thought of just taking a torch to them and putin them out with the trash. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Thom

Do not mistake my kindness for weakness.

IALEFI, ASLET, NRA, and proud owner of a pair of S&W revolvers.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    As discribed, it won't be worth the shipping costs...I'd Pop into a local Gunsmith and offer them to Him as a Gift.....Maybe get a Box of .22 Ammo for them....Even being Rusty they will more than likely require a FFL Holder....So Cover Your Butt.....Best....

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • beneteau
    Some cities (assume police departments) offer various discount coupons for "turning guns in"---to get them off the street. I wouldn't think condition would make any difference.
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  • boeboe
    yeh, wait until some anti-gun group offers $50 for every gun turned in.

    To err is human, to moo is bovine.
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  • p3skyking
    Throw them off a bridge for some future explorer to find. Make his day.

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  • Iconoclast
    mcneely, in all seriousness, if you live in jurisdiction plagued with PC droolers, there might well be a buy-back program. No reason not to turn these in - it's your civic duty! [}:)][:D]

    "There is nothing lower than the human race - except the french." (Mark Twain)
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  • b00mer
    Let me know how much for shipping, I am ffl gunsmith in SC.
    I'll pay for the shipping


    Its really hard to soar with the Eagles, when you are stuck with turkeys!
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  • 47studebaker
    A short time ago someone was on one of these forums asking for damaged or blown up firearms to use as teaching aids in a safety class they were involved in. Someone may remember that post or know how it retrieve it.
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  • Ballistic
    Use them for tomatoe stakes. The rust is good for the root.
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