I am getting old

[Ala Dan]

Actually, all of my guns [or gun related stuff] will be willed to my daughter;
as an investment for my grand-daughters college fund. I keep a "bound
book" of my inventory, with the ever so changing values of all of my
firearms. Its updated periodically too reflect the current values. By
the time I'm called home; I hope to have this venue covered, where
it won't cost my daughter and arm or a leg~!

 

[george29]

My Step-Mom SOLD me all my Dad's stuff (mainly books and a couple of non working stuff), for me it was about nostalgia, junk to someone else. My Half Sister didn't want any of it until after I bought it. She was hostile before anyway so it didn't bother me, the point is, doesn't matter what you leave, the kids either get along or they don't, and if they don't, then they will fight over your slimy slippers. My advice to you is relax, don't woryy and get your funeral paid for with your last will in order nad done by a competent attorney. You can't stop your kids from being who they are.

 

[Roman756]

A) Consignment, via a trusted dealer

Agree,this is the best and most hassle free way to go.

 

[revjen45]

My guns, Harley, Indian, Norton, tools, etc go to my son. Until it's time for my dirt nap I plan to enjoy my stuff for as long as I can.

 

[cambeul41]

guns, Harley, Indian, Norton, tools

One does met the finest people on THR!

 

[Rembrandt]

Guess I won't have that problem....plan on giving select pieces to grandkids for birthday and Christmas gifts. Remainder of the collection will go to my two sons.

Problem with selling to a dealer is you'll get about 75% of retail price. Dealer will want to make at least 25% when he sells them.

 

[M2 Carbine]

How are you guys going to handle it when it comes your turn??

If I have time to take care of loose ends before I die I'll give stuff to my friends including guns, ammo, etc.

I told them if I die suddenly I want them to get together for a Bar-B-Que, tell lies about me and divide up my guns and gun stuff.

There are a couple guns that I want to go to certain people and I've already told them to take those guns before they divide up the rest.

 

[45Broomhandle]

Good Photo Records

I keep four, 3-ring loose-leaf binders labeled: HANDGUNS; LONG GUNS; ACCESSORIES, and SOLD. My intended heirs know of these records, how to best use them to dispose of my collection, and which bank vault they're kept in. Below is a picture of the HANDGUNS binder open, showing the clear plastic sheet protectors each gun I own is assigned. Each binder is arranged in alphabetical order.

STEP ONE: I take detailed photos of the item, and these are used in a descriptive page which includes: GUN DESCRIPTION (make, model, caliber, barrel length, serial number, etc.); ACQUISITION info (date of purchase, price, who from, their address, phone, etc.); Condition info (detailed); ESTIMATED VALUE (high and low), and BEST SALES PROSPECT (name, address, phone of who or where to sell.)

STEP TWO: below the above info (and also on a separate sheet if necessary) are detailed photos of the gun even down to distinguishing scratches, or whatever.

STEP THREE: Behind this/these descriptive sheet(s) I place bills of sale, money order receipts, owner manuals, or any other printed material received with the gun.

EVERYTHING is recorded and stored in these sheet protectors. Very handy for heirs to identify each gun and dispose of it with some help from me. OR, very handy info to have in case of a loss through theft OR natural disaster. Cops and insurers love these kind of records.

I make up a sheet when I receive each new gun, and next trip to my bank I stop by their safety deposit boxes to update the books.

Bit of work to get caught up if you've already got a hundred or more guns on hand, but it's easy once installed and surely is comforting to know they're there if needed.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ 45Broomhandle



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