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When I moved out of a rental house 11 years ago I found a rifle in the rafters. I had been living in this house for 5 years at that point. The owner didn't know anything about it and said that he would check with previous renter. He found noone who knew anything about it so I took it before the next renters moved in. From my research it's aprox 59 years old and worth about $300. I mention the value because after 11 years, I've never shot it and needs some money. I live in California and would like to know if there will be any problems selling it?:confused:
 
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Before I begin the process of selling it, I'd kind of like to find out if I need to jump through any legal hoops to do so.
 
i think you would be ok by just taking it to a gun store. face to face may be ok but not sure on cali law
 
I'd try calguns.net for better advice but I'm pretty sure long guns older than a certain age (not sure on specific number) are considered antiques and can be sold without a DROS. As in there is almost no paperwork involved
 
A circa 1950 Winchester 94 can be worth significantly more than $300, depending on model and condition. It also can be worth a little less, depending. Are we talking a greased 94 in newish condition, with walnut stocks and engraved receiver, or are we talking a rusted out, shot-out base 94 with cracked beech stock and 10% bluing?
 
Have it appraised by a real gun appraiser. You could have a real collectors item, you never know. I have an old beat up 1909 Fox SS 12 ga that I have had since I was a kid, its appraised value is $1,500 to $2,500.
 
I went to two gun shops to get it appraised. The first shop looked it up in a book and surveyed its condition and told me $250- $300 but the second shop just looking at its condition and told me $500 - $600. Neither would put it in writing and neither offered to buy it. So I kind of base my statement on to lower appraisal until I actually find a buyer, of course.:D I'll check out that Cali gun site someone suggested and perhaps get a better idea what I need to do.
 
rexcite,
First of all, welcome to The High Road.

JMO, but you might want to take a few photos and put it on Gunbroker.
In the end, it is only worth what somebody else will pay for it. That will vary from day-to-day and place-to-place. An auction will determine the going price for that item on that day.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck!

Poper
 
rexcite: "I went to two gun shops to get it appraised. The first shop looked it up in a book and surveyed its condition and told me $250- $300 but the second shop just looking at its condition and told me $500 - $600. Neither would put it in writing and neither offered to buy it."

That's kind of wierd. Usually they'll say, "Sorry, not interested" or they'll make a lowball offer to buy. Telling you it's worth X but not offering any money for it ... I don't see how that works for them. Makes them look kinda ... wierd.
 
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