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Have a Brave Conversation

When it comes to selling a firearm, we’ve helped thousands of good, law-abiding Americans get free appraisals and sell their guns the safe, legal, and hassle-free way. We live by the Golden Rule at Cash My Guns. The Golden Rule doesn’t just apply to saying nice things to people because we want nice things said […]

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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 […]

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Why Are Ammo Magazines Curved?

Cash My Guns buys a wide array of firearms including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. A distinct feature you’ll notice on some semi-automatic models is a curved ammunition magazine. So why are gun magazines curved? It has to do with the way bullets and their cartridges naturally nest within the magazine. Cartridges that are even slightly […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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What Makes a Gun Collectible?

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 […]

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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 […]

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