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 […]
Since Cash My Guns started in 2013, we have helped thousands of people sell their unwanted firearms. We give our customers a safe, honest and discreet way to sell used firearms, damaged guns, or just plain not-working firearms with an easy-to-use three step process. Users can browse the site, find the make and model of […]
Buying and selling guns online can be a little tricky. Staying on top of the ever-changing gun laws across our nation and the differences among states is difficult to do. There are various reasons why some people sell their firearms but no matter the reason, we want to make the process of selling guns online […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recently, a client of ours sold us a real beauty of a gun – a Colt M1911 pistol. This fabled firearm has seen action in several armed conflicts throughout history and made a name for itself on the civilian market as a sharpshooter. When a gun like this comes into Cash My Guns, we love […]
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 […]
Maybe you just inherited your grandparents’ homestead shotgun, maybe you’ve held on to your trusty rifle since your 12th birthday, or maybe you just bought a gun second-hand and think it’s something special. Whatever the scenario, one of the most commonly asked questions we are asked is, “Does this gun have any collector’s value?” Before […]
Smith & Wesson (S&W) has been producing guns since 1852 and has become an iconic symbol of American firearm history. Their 165+ year history of manufacturing firearms means there have been numerous models and variations, some quite valuable. One of their post popular and most valuable types of guns are their revolvers. With such a […]
Many homes in the United States have old, antique, or even broken handguns passed down through generations or acquired over time. These handguns, even if they’re not in operational condition, might still carry significant cash value. If you ever contemplate the idea of selling these pieces, the paramount question is: How do you determine the […]
Navigating the complexity of valuing a shotgun can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. From antique treasures hidden in family heirlooms to a used Browning A5 waiting for its next owner, evaluating a firearm’s worth requires expertise and knowledge of the current market and the nuances that make one shotgun more valuable than another. […]
At times, we find ourselves in the unique and poignant position of being consulted about the disposal of inherited firearms. Understandably, this can be a matter that can be emotionally charged. Sometimes it’s a clear that the decision to part with these possessions, but at other times, there is an attached sentiment that makes letting […]
