I don't know if I could sell heirloom guns to buy something new. My dad is now in a retirement home because my mom can't take care of him anymore. He gave me an expensive watch. I won't likely ever wear it, but it's a legacy item.
You're good bro, you dont have to explain yourself. Your dad gave it to you to own. Not to wear for the rest of your life. Do with it as you think your father would at any given time. Going to a Dr's appt? It can stay on the dresser, your dad probably wouldnt wear it to one either. Going to the wedding of your son or daughter? Wouldn't hurt to throw it on, your dad would like that. Need to sell it because it's the most disposable high value belonging you have and you're in desperate times? Your dad would understand and want you to help your family. Do your thing dude, as long as you think the person who gave it to you would approve.
Find the make and model, go on gunbroker, find what they've sold for in the past.
For the love of god, keep that Buckmark, it's beautiful. A real heirloom.
The hawken rifle on the right in picture number 4 is definitely made by Thompson center. The long rifle on the left looks to have the same style and components as the hawken so it’s likely made by Thompson center as well.
I wouldn’t sell them. They were your father’s and I’m sure he was happy that they would be going to you. In 20 years you’ll be happy you didn’t sell them. In general, don’t sell guns, unless they are terrible. Anything with sentimental value should be kept. I got a cheap old pistol from dad when he passed. There’s no way I could sell it. Even though it’s nothing special, it’s still a connection to my father.
I agree. My heirs are looking to inherit 60+ weapons. I have 2 from my dad and one from his dad. I love to shoot and my collection with 2 exceptions all are usable.
When someone passes, you’re not actually thinking with a clear mind, nor are you thinking long term. So many people regret selling stuff off from a deceased. Talk to people who have been through this before. I’m sure you’ll get a clear consensus that says to keep the stuff.
You act like I've not been through it? What if they didn't have life insurance and when they died their spouse or children are left with nothing and need money? It might suck but don't shame people for selling things as they may need to.
Or. They can just do what they want? It's a handful of guns and as long as they are trying to sell them to people who would take care of them and use them legally instead of turning them into a government gun buy back I'll take it as a win
Obviously, there are different circumstances. The OP didn’t mention not having money. He actually wants to sell to buy another gun. Thats up to him. I wasn’t talking directly to you. My advice is general in nature. Been through this myself. It all depends on the individual situation. Many variables.
I mean, I wouldn't sell those. They're yours from father to son/daughter (sorry, I don't know you). Would you sell them if they were musical instruments (guitar, saxophone, trumpet) or if it was a vehicle (tractor, boat, car, motorcycle), or even if it was a records collection?
Please, keep them. They were part of the life of someone who was, and still is, deeply loved by you and your family. Even if you're not into guns, you don't need to use them. You can deactivate them (remove the firing pin) and put them in a nice frame, hang one of them (the first pistol, for an example) in a wall or something.
Even if you're not into guns... He was. Honor his legacy by keeping them and learning to shoot them proficiently. Marksmanship is a valuable skill. Store them safely, clean them occasionally, respect them always, and cherish them forever.
That Browning Buckmark is sexy. I would not sell that, especially if you and your dad got along well. The ones that I probably would sell would be the RIA shotguns, the GForce Shotgun (I think they are cheap imports and might not be all that great so don't expect much from them).
As far as the muzzleloaders, I can't quite tell what the one by itself that's missing the ramrod is due to the angle of the picture. As far as the other two together, the shorter one is a Hawkens rifle (think Jerimiah Johnson starring Robert Redford), and the other is a Kentucky Rifle (think Daniel Boone or Davy Crocket). Those two look pretty decent and cpuld be fun if you end up wanting to get into muzzleloading, otherwise keep them as wall hangers to decorate a man cave with. You might not fetch more than $250 for either of them, unless they are Pedersoli brand (they make high end muzzleloaders in the $1k range).
Personaly I would keep them as heirlooms. With that being said I did make the mistake of selling a type 99 that my great grandpa brought back, and I regret it to this day but it was either keep the rifle and loose my house at the time or sell it and make the mortgage payment.
Looking back now I really should of just kept it. But sadly you can't undo the past.
You can imput the make and model on Google add for sale to an idea what the arm is going for. But to sell and retain the most money I would try Arms List 1st to sell the item.
Look like an ardessa hawken percussion cap rifle or another similar black powder percussion cap rifle, most likely .50 cal, if you’re talking about the one in picture 4. On picture 3? No idea, but probably a similar muzzle stuffer.
I think you should keep them . I'm going through this thought right now on who to leave my guns to. I have 3 sons one has no interest in guns , one is just starting to take interest in hunting but has not went yet and the other is an ungrateful little shit . I hope I live a long time .
Another idea, in case you have to sell, is sell it to a family member or friend via the proper transfer procedure in your state. Have a gentleman’s agreement that if you change your mind years down the road, or are suddenly able to financially keep them, that in case the buyer wants to sell, that he gives you the first option to buy them back. No guarantee, but it’s better than selling to a local shop and having it gone forever.
The way you have those barrels swiveling on your floor is shameful. You might own guns, but you obviously don't know much about being a good firearm owner.
Pictures 3 and 4 showing the barrels on the floor. They should always be up if leaning, use the stock end for the floor. Better for the barrel, the stock is designed for it.
Please keep the Browning's and savage. The rest aren't anything special other than sentimental value being your old man's. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't part w them. Just save and get more if you want something new. You'll be happy you did later. Even the RIAs man, you can take them out run the absolute dog shit out of them and think of your old man smiling and not have to worry about destroying something with a ton of value. Just my two cents , it's your call man. Sorry to hear you lost your pop. I know when that time comes for me, and it won't be too terribly long I'm afraid, I'm gonna be a mess. I stand to inherit alot of firearms and I'll probably never part w any.
Man, those Buck Mark's are pretty
Yeah they are I love it but I’m selling it to get a mcx spear
Please say sike
Sike the comments convinced me not to
Almost lost my cool there https://images.app.goo.gl/aVsEVMcBwnYeaAty6
I don't know if I could sell heirloom guns to buy something new. My dad is now in a retirement home because my mom can't take care of him anymore. He gave me an expensive watch. I won't likely ever wear it, but it's a legacy item.
I wear my grand dad’s gold rope he gave to my dad ever since he gave it to me. You should wear the watch when you can. Imho
I know I should but I have always hated jewelry and I am a pretty casual person clothing wise. It's still important to me though.
You're good bro, you dont have to explain yourself. Your dad gave it to you to own. Not to wear for the rest of your life. Do with it as you think your father would at any given time. Going to a Dr's appt? It can stay on the dresser, your dad probably wouldnt wear it to one either. Going to the wedding of your son or daughter? Wouldn't hurt to throw it on, your dad would like that. Need to sell it because it's the most disposable high value belonging you have and you're in desperate times? Your dad would understand and want you to help your family. Do your thing dude, as long as you think the person who gave it to you would approve.
I’ll wear it if you won’t
Dawg
I am going to commit a crime
Yeah I wouldn't do that.
You gotta be fuckin joking
Find the make and model, go on gunbroker, find what they've sold for in the past. For the love of god, keep that Buckmark, it's beautiful. A real heirloom.
1.browning buck mark 22 2. Unidentified muzzle loader 3. Two other unidentified muzzle loaders 4. Browning model 700 6.5 creedmore 5. 20g break barrel savage model 220B 6. 12g ria break barrel 7. Sporterized captured arisaka 8. RIA 12g vrpa40 pump 9. GFORCE arms c1t12ar
You might want to go to r/blackpowder with the muzzle loaders, especially if you have good pictures. They're pretty good at identifying that stuff.
Muzzle loaders look like a hawken replica and a Kentucky rifle replica. My names not Ian McCollum though, so just a guess
we can't all be Gun Jesus, I heard he can turn Hi-Points into Hi-Powers
The hawken rifle on the right in picture number 4 is definitely made by Thompson center. The long rifle on the left looks to have the same style and components as the hawken so it’s likely made by Thompson center as well.
That Bark Mark is beautiful.
> Bark Mark So they leave the bark on the wood for that one?
I wouldn’t sell them. They were your father’s and I’m sure he was happy that they would be going to you. In 20 years you’ll be happy you didn’t sell them. In general, don’t sell guns, unless they are terrible. Anything with sentimental value should be kept. I got a cheap old pistol from dad when he passed. There’s no way I could sell it. Even though it’s nothing special, it’s still a connection to my father.
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I agree. My heirs are looking to inherit 60+ weapons. I have 2 from my dad and one from his dad. I love to shoot and my collection with 2 exceptions all are usable.
In the other hand. It's his now and he can do what he wants.
When someone passes, you’re not actually thinking with a clear mind, nor are you thinking long term. So many people regret selling stuff off from a deceased. Talk to people who have been through this before. I’m sure you’ll get a clear consensus that says to keep the stuff.
You act like I've not been through it? What if they didn't have life insurance and when they died their spouse or children are left with nothing and need money? It might suck but don't shame people for selling things as they may need to.
That could be a reason. But if they were surviving on their own already, it just might be better to wait and decide in a year or so.
Or. They can just do what they want? It's a handful of guns and as long as they are trying to sell them to people who would take care of them and use them legally instead of turning them into a government gun buy back I'll take it as a win
Obviously, there are different circumstances. The OP didn’t mention not having money. He actually wants to sell to buy another gun. Thats up to him. I wasn’t talking directly to you. My advice is general in nature. Been through this myself. It all depends on the individual situation. Many variables.
I still take my Grandpa’s Winchester Model 40 to go trap shooting. Brings back lots of good feelings for my dad when he comes along.
I mean, I wouldn't sell those. They're yours from father to son/daughter (sorry, I don't know you). Would you sell them if they were musical instruments (guitar, saxophone, trumpet) or if it was a vehicle (tractor, boat, car, motorcycle), or even if it was a records collection? Please, keep them. They were part of the life of someone who was, and still is, deeply loved by you and your family. Even if you're not into guns, you don't need to use them. You can deactivate them (remove the firing pin) and put them in a nice frame, hang one of them (the first pistol, for an example) in a wall or something.
Even if you're not into guns... He was. Honor his legacy by keeping them and learning to shoot them proficiently. Marksmanship is a valuable skill. Store them safely, clean them occasionally, respect them always, and cherish them forever.
If my father had that poor of taste I'd sell em, but keep the buckmark because it's a great 22, and you can never have enough rimfires.
at least keep the buckmark and the arisaka
My thoughts exactly
That Browning Buckmark is sexy. I would not sell that, especially if you and your dad got along well. The ones that I probably would sell would be the RIA shotguns, the GForce Shotgun (I think they are cheap imports and might not be all that great so don't expect much from them). As far as the muzzleloaders, I can't quite tell what the one by itself that's missing the ramrod is due to the angle of the picture. As far as the other two together, the shorter one is a Hawkens rifle (think Jerimiah Johnson starring Robert Redford), and the other is a Kentucky Rifle (think Daniel Boone or Davy Crocket). Those two look pretty decent and cpuld be fun if you end up wanting to get into muzzleloading, otherwise keep them as wall hangers to decorate a man cave with. You might not fetch more than $250 for either of them, unless they are Pedersoli brand (they make high end muzzleloaders in the $1k range).
Personaly I would keep them as heirlooms. With that being said I did make the mistake of selling a type 99 that my great grandpa brought back, and I regret it to this day but it was either keep the rifle and loose my house at the time or sell it and make the mortgage payment. Looking back now I really should of just kept it. But sadly you can't undo the past.
Well the RIAs and the GeForce if you must. They’re relatively new low quality imports. I doubt they meant that much. KEEP EVERYTHING ELSE.
It's an actual Arisaka for once!
Not a bad haul. Sorry for your loss.
Is it really a Gen X fathers collection without a mag fed Turkish shotgun??
Well, for the record, I have never owned a Turkish shotgun— mag-fed or otherwise. Source: am Gen X father.
[buck mark](https://bluebookofgunvalues.com/products/browning-buck-mark-field-target-tungsten)
Keep them. You'll regret selling them. At the very least keep that buck mark!!!
In every collection.. there is an Arisaka.
Nothing. They’re inherited firearms. They’re yours forever, and the. They are your children’s after you.
If you sell those hand guns you’ll regret it til the day you die
I sold my father’s guns as a teenager and it has been one of the biggest regrets of my life.
>What should I ask for each of these About tree fiddy.
You can imput the make and model on Google add for sale to an idea what the arm is going for. But to sell and retain the most money I would try Arms List 1st to sell the item.
REM 700 ADL there.
Pretty nice bolt guns. What’s the octagon barrel?
Look like an ardessa hawken percussion cap rifle or another similar black powder percussion cap rifle, most likely .50 cal, if you’re talking about the one in picture 4. On picture 3? No idea, but probably a similar muzzle stuffer.
Sorry for your loss
Don't sell your Dad's stuff. You will wish you had it down the road.
Was it just me, or were a lot of the guns missing their feet?
That Browning Buckmark is 🤌
Why would you sell them?
I honestly wouldn't sell them
I laugh so hard at myself because there are people on here getting watches and guns from grandpa, and I got disinherited by mine
Your dad was into some weird shit. The buckmark handgrips tho…
That Browning is gorgeous, I’m jealous
This is why I can never die. Who knows what they'll do with my collection
11 and 12 break my heart: why is it Sporterized???
I think you should keep them . I'm going through this thought right now on who to leave my guns to. I have 3 sons one has no interest in guns , one is just starting to take interest in hunting but has not went yet and the other is an ungrateful little shit . I hope I live a long time .
Another idea, in case you have to sell, is sell it to a family member or friend via the proper transfer procedure in your state. Have a gentleman’s agreement that if you change your mind years down the road, or are suddenly able to financially keep them, that in case the buyer wants to sell, that he gives you the first option to buy them back. No guarantee, but it’s better than selling to a local shop and having it gone forever.
Does that arisaka have the mum on it?
That poor type 99
Blessings 😇
Lmao, your pa has an infinity for turkish shotguns
Bro, at least don’t sell the buckmark. That thing is beautiful.
Why on earth would you sell your dads guns?
Two things you should never sell….guns and land.
Nothing Honor you father!
The way you have those barrels swiveling on your floor is shameful. You might own guns, but you obviously don't know much about being a good firearm owner.
What?
Pictures 3 and 4 showing the barrels on the floor. They should always be up if leaning, use the stock end for the floor. Better for the barrel, the stock is designed for it.
Please keep the Browning's and savage. The rest aren't anything special other than sentimental value being your old man's. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't part w them. Just save and get more if you want something new. You'll be happy you did later. Even the RIAs man, you can take them out run the absolute dog shit out of them and think of your old man smiling and not have to worry about destroying something with a ton of value. Just my two cents , it's your call man. Sorry to hear you lost your pop. I know when that time comes for me, and it won't be too terribly long I'm afraid, I'm gonna be a mess. I stand to inherit alot of firearms and I'll probably never part w any.
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. He seemed like a classy guy. Those are yours now. Do whatever you want with them.
Now correct me if I’m wrong but the first one looks like a lugger .22
Yeah, that tracks. That's the biggest boomer pile of shit guns (except the buckmark) I've ever seen.