Need some advice, old man, old guns

[ned]

I was blessed to have a mentor, first in business but he became like a darn good father. He left me his guns before he died 5 years ago. Blackhawk convertibles from the 80s that look close to new in original boxes. I decided today to sell them and send the money to his family. I don’t know his family but met his daughter once and I know there are grand children etc….someone could use it for something. It’s much easier for me to consign at a local gun shop, pay the 18%, than it is to post them on the forum, deal w shipping etc.
The question is are they interesting enough that someone on the forum would want them? I don’t care about the money…I want them appreciated and enjoyed. It looks like Blackhawks can be bought new all day long.

 

[PRichardson87]

They may actually sell quicker on the forum, especially if they are complete with boxes in nice shape. I've seen stuff on consignment sit for a very long time unless in the right place in front of the right eyes. Convertables are also a hot commodity and harder to find it seems?

 

[Ray Newman]

Take pictures and post asking price, etc., here in the classifies.

If they are as nice as you say, dollars to donuts, they will not last long if posted for sale on this site.

 

[hittman]

PM sent

 

[RSIno1]

Consignment only gets a few lookers. The forum gets a lot more people walking by the showroom and they are all Ruger fans.

 

[Big John]

I'd rather buy from this Forum than most local gun stores.

 

[krw]

I would be interested in any or all Stainless convertibles. PM me what you have and prices. Thks

 

[arfmel]

It’s your call, of course, but your friend may have had some good reason to give you the guns instead of giving them to his family. If you do sell them, please give us on the forum a chance at them.

 

[Threespears]

Interested in what there might be

 

[edm1]

I’m looking at the classifieds and don’t see them…what’s up?

 

[ned]

OK guys, message recieved.....I will start with a 357/9mm....I'll take pictures tonight

I’m looking at the classifieds and don’t see them…what’s up?

my post was to get advice…mostly I heard they will sell better here so I will take pictures and post them soon

 

[ned]

Interested in what there might be

Two garden variety Blackhawk convertibles from late 70’s or early 80’s..one in 357/9mm other in.45acp/45LC. Not flattops..just clean old guns.

 

[Kevin]

If you don’t want to deal with shipping, I bet the local gun store will do it for you. For a price of course. But saves you the hassle.

 

[Bad Barlow]

If you don’t want to deal with shipping, I bet the local gun store will do it for you. For a price of course. But saves you the hassle.

There is a service I've used with perfect results for shipping a handgun to a buyer's FFL, called "Ship My Gun", reasonably priced,too.

 

[jimbo1096]

I would be interested in the 45 according to your price. I will be looking forward to seeing them listed.

 

[blume357]

Of course we would like to see what you have for sale. I will also in honesty tell you that the people here will not be trying to cheat you and whether they are interested in a gun will give you an honest opinion of it's value.

 

[Johnnu2]

Depending on 'clientel', and geographic region, single action, and even double action, REVOLVERS typically take a lower level of interest than the plastic, 'tacticool', super-shooters the kids want today. Around here, I've found some unbelievably cheap prices on what we call 'collectables"; they were hidden in the local gun shops. Three years ago, a friend bought a VERY clean 10" 44Mag OM FLATTOP for $425; last year I bought a "converted", but otherwise unblemished .44 Mag OM Flattop for $400 (including my cost to convert it back, and change the grip frame back to the correct one). My recommendation: sell them where there is real interest in what you want to sell....HERE. p.s. I'm no longer in the market for guns, so my advice is purely altruistic.
J.

 

[Kevin]

There is a service I've used with perfect results for shipping a handgun to a buyer's FFL, called "Ship My Gun", reasonably priced,too.

Yes, I’ve hear of them. It does sound like the OP is wanting to go the easiest route.

 

[turd]

I've used Ship My Gun with good results.

 

[ned]

I was blessed to have a mentor, first in business but he became like a darn good father. He left me his guns before he died 5 years ago. Blackhawk convertibles from the 80s that look close to new in original boxes. I decided today to sell them and send the money to his family. I don’t know his family but met his daughter once and I know there are grand children etc….someone could use it for something. It’s much easier for me to consign at a local gun shop, pay the 18%, than it is to post them on the forum, deal w shipping etc.
The question is are they interesting enough that someone on the forum would want them? I don’t care about the money…I want them appreciated and enjoyed. It looks like Blackhawks can be bought new all day long.

I clearly got the cart before the horse….when I emailed my late friend’s daughter she appreciated the gesture but would not take any money….. she did say her son would like to have the guns….don’t know why I didn’t think of that before. I don’t think I knew she had a son.
sorry for the false alarm for those on the forum who offered to buy them.

 

[bigbillyboy]

That's nice to see them stay in the family

 

[pogomo]

There is a service I've used with perfect results for shipping a handgun to a buyer's FFL, called "Ship My Gun", reasonably priced,too.

The SMG shipping service is a very good way to get them moved. It's belongs to Buds Gun Shop. One of the largest online gun shops.
Good luck
Be safe