Questions about selling my used suppressor?

[megatronrules]

I have a Gemtech GM-45 45ACP suppressor that is almost Brandi new and I'm wanting to sell it. From what I gather there isn't much of a market for used suppressors. My question is what it's worth realistically? I don't have a host pistol for it and I have a 22 can I use a lot more. I've literally shot 20 rounds through it. Is it worth anything?

So how do I sell it legally? Thanks for any help.

 

[dogtown tom]

I have a Gemtech GM-45 45ACP suppressor that is almost Brandi new and I'm wanting to sell it. From what I gather there isn't much of a market for used suppressors. My question is what it's worth realistically? I don't have a host pistol for it and I have a 22 can I use a lot more. I've literally shot 20 rounds through it. Is it worth anything?

So how do I sell it legally? Thanks for any help.

The GM-45 retails new for right around $600.
Being that a buyer can get a new one for $600 + tax stamp, I'll bet there are very few who would pay you $600.

To sell requires the same process as when you bought it.
If the buyer resides in the same state, the transferor (you) submits a Form 4 and $200 tax to ATF. Once approved you can transfer to the transferee (buyer).
If the buyer is in a different state, you submit a Form 4 to ATF with an FFL in the buyers state as transferee. He'll then submit another Form 4 in order to transfer to the buyer.....yes, that's $400 in tax stamps and double the wait time.

The best answer is get a centerfire 9mm/.40/.45/10mm pistol.

 

[horsemen61]

The GM-45 retails new for right around $600.
Being that a buyer can get a new one for $600 + tax stamp, I'll bet there are very few who would pay you $600.

To sell requires the same process as when you bought it.
If the buyer resides in the same state, the transferor (you) submits a Form 4 and $200 tax to ATF. Once approved you can transfer to the transferee (buyer).
If the buyer is in a different state, you submit a Form 4 to ATF with an FFL in the buyers state as transferee. He'll then submit another Form 4 in order to transfer to the buyer.....yes, that's $400 in tax stamps and double the wait time.

The best answer is get a centerfire 9mm/.40/.45/10mm pistol.

The part In read is your best choice

 

[Soonerpesek]

The best answer is get a centerfire 9mm/.40/.45/10mm pistol.

Just a thought to ponder for the OP…
CMMG Banshee in .45ACP just might be fun!!!!

 

[CapnMac]

with an FFL

If OP could find one, he could 'sell' to an FFL, and that would be a Form 3, correct?

Now, such a dealer would be unlikely to offer much more than, maybe, barely, US$100 given the hassle for selling a used can, given the amount of work flogging it off would be.

Which is why "just buying another host" is the best answer.

 

[mavracer]

If OP could find one, he could 'sell' to an FFL, and that would be a Form 3, correct?

No form 3 is dealer to dealer

 

[CapnMac]

No form 3 is dealer to dealer

Thanks, keeping track of Forms is a specialty unto itself.

 

[dogtown tom]

No form 3 is dealer to dealer

Almost.....its SOT---->SOT for Form 3's.
Any FFL can do NFA transfers but they pay tax like everyone else.

 

[kimberkid]

I would think you could get half of the new price if you sold it to someone in your state.
As I understand it you fill out the paperwork and send it to the ATF … when it clears the buyer can take possession.

I’ve never sold an NFA item before, so I could be wrong, or the law may have changed … I’d call the ATF, they’re actually very helpful in such situations.

 

[Styx]

I would think you could get half of the new price if you sold it to someone in your state.
As I understand it you fill out the paperwork and send it to the ATF … when it clears the buyer can take possession.

I’ve never sold an NFA item before, so I could be wrong, or the law may have changed … I’d call the ATF, they’re actually very helpful in such situations.

Who's going to pay the OP for the suppressor, and let him keep possession for a year or so before they take possession? I just as well buy the suppressor brand new even if it's an extra couple oh hundred, have it shipped to a reputable FFL that has a shooting range, and then at least I can use my suppressor while at their range while I wait, and I know for a fact the FFL can't renege or change their mind about anything after I already paid for the stamp as they don't own it.

More trouble than it's worth IMHO which is why I don't own suppressors.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I would think you could get half of the new price if you sold it to someone in your state.

Realistically, yeah, if it's in like-new condition with original packaging, about 50-65% of current new market price if it's a local buyer, or if it's still owned by an SOT who can transfer interstate to another dealer Form3. If it's not one or the other of those cases, the second stamp makes it next to worthless unless it's a particularly desirable rare or out-of-production suppressor.

Unfortunatley, the GM45 is just not a great can anyway, and there are several solid options that retail for $550-$800 new, so finding a buyer may not be easy.

 

[kimberkid]

Who's going to pay the OP for the suppressor, and let him keep possession for a year or so before they take possession? I just as well buy the suppressor brand new even if it's an extra couple oh hundred, have it shipped to a reputable FFL that has a shooting range, and then at least I can use my suppressor while at their range while I wait, and I know for a fact the FFL can't renege or change their mind about anything after I already paid for the stamp as they don't own it.

More trouble than it's worth IMHO which is why I don't own suppressors.

First of all, the only way I would buy a used can is if it was someone I knew and trusted.
When I dispose of mine I’ll most likely just offer it to friends if they want to pay for the stamp … otherwise I’ll just put it on one of my guns with binary triggers and melt it down if that’s possible. I’ve unintentionally had my YHM 223 Ti can glowing orange in full daylight, so I think if I’d ran another couple mags it would have melted it or damaged it beyond repair.

 

[JeffG]

It's my understanding these folks buy used NFA items.
https://www.nfasales.com/nfawp/nfa-sales/

 

[dogtown tom]

It's my understanding these folks buy used NFA items.
https://www.nfasales.com/nfawp/nfa-sales/

They want to buy machine guns.

The market for used silencers is small. It would need to be an original Maxim or other rare or collectible silencer to command a premium.

With the overwhelming majority of silencers being less than $1000, there are few silencers where a seller could get anywhere close to recovering half of his original purchase price.
As I wrote above, any transfer will include at least a $200 tax. If you sell to a buyer out of state.....that's two Form 4's @ $200 each, two waits for those two F4's to be approved and don't forget the FFL/SOT's transfer fees.

Why buy a used silencer from someone out of state when its $400 in taxes alone?