Sell Used Guns

Your Gun’s Natural Patina is Valuable

The patina or natural worn finish on your firearm may actually be an important part of its value. With older antique firearms, that slightly worn finish that acquires with age, use and exposure is sometimes an essential part of it’s collectibility, history and preservation. It takes years of handling, oiling and age to develop a […]

Need to Leave the Country? Selling a Gun Quickly

Cash My Guns has been helping customers sell their guns and unwanted firearms all over the country for awhile, now, and during our time in the business we’ve heard just about every story there is to hear about why our customers need to get rid of a gun, how they inherited a gun but have […]

This is Why People Sell Guns Online with Cash My Guns

Selling used guns online is a fairly new concept within the firearms industry. As a result, many well-established firearms companies still lack the know-how to perform these transfers. Sure, you can donate your unwanted firearm to the local police station and they will take care of it…but what if your gun is worth something? Cash […]

What is a Blued Finish?

If you type “blue steel” in your internet search bar, you’re going to get two main results. The first is Ben Stiller’s character from the movie Zoolander, and the other involves the finish on a gun. Bluing is a passivation process of treating steel to prevent rust. The chemical process results in a blue-black finish, hence […]

Guns That Changed History

Cash My Guns gets excited when historically significant firearms come through our facility doors. What can we say? We’re history buffs. At a fundamental level, guns are simple machines; they fire projectiles when the trigger is pulled. So, it’s amazing to think that a machine operated by an index finger can have such a lasting […]

Responsible Gun Storage

Responsible gun owners know that for their firearms to take care of them when needed, they must care for their firearms in return. One of the main facets of caring for your gun is proper storage. Most gun owners only fire their guns a few times a year – the rest of their guns’ lives […]

Customer Inherits WWII Era Guns

One of our more notable buyer/seller experiences came from Robert who’s grandfather died and left him a trunk suit-case of old handguns. The guns were mostly WWII era handguns, some very valuable and he was searching for a way to safely sell them. Since we’re interested in stories and history of older firearms and it […]

Firearm Categories

No matter what you think about firearms, it can never hurt to have some knowledge on the subject. With that in mind, this article aims at covering the basic gun types for those of you who may have just stumbled upon an old relic in your attic, or even you seasoned collectors who want a […]

Can I Sell My Gun on Craigslist or eBay?

The short answer? No. Federal law allows individuals who live in the same state to sell guns privately without a background check or paperwork, but each state has its own set of laws that needs to be complied with. Buying or selling any guns, gun parts or ammunition is plainly prohibited on Craigslist as it […]

The Essential Guide to Legal and Safe Firearm Sales with Dunlap Gun Buyers

In the world of firearms, the transaction of selling a piece can often seem wrapped in a haze of legal intricacies and safety concerns. As a responsible gun owner, when the time comes to part with a firearm, understanding the importance of the sales regulations in place when entering a private transaction. Whether it’s a […]

How to Sell a Firearm Safely and Legally on the Internet?

The complexity of selling firearms can be daunting due to the number of legal stipulations and safety considerations. Yet, the digital age has greatly simplified this intricate process. A question we often encounter is, “Is it legal to sell your gun on the internet?” The concise answer: YES, it’s perfectly legal. For a more comprehensive […]

Navigating Inherited Firearms: A Guide to Valuation and Safe Ownership Transfer

Inheriting possessions from a loved one can be an emotional and daunting process. For some, it might mean going through a collection of antiques or family heirlooms. For others, it might mean facing a collection of firearms. If you’re one of the latter and aren’t a gun enthusiast yourself, you might find yourself overwhelmed with […]