You Do Not Need to Be a Firearm Expert
Most of the people who contact us about inherited firearms are not collectors. They have a safe, a closet or a box of firearms and no clear idea what any of it is worth. That is a perfectly normal place to start.
You can begin with:
- Photographs of each firearm from both sides
- The manufacturer name, if it is visible
- The model name or number, if it is marked
- Any other visible markings, roll stamps or engraving
- Original boxes, if they were kept
- Manuals, receipts or factory documentation
- A plain description of the condition as you see it
Before Selling an Inherited Firearm
A few general steps make the evaluation more accurate. This is practical guidance, not legal advice — for questions about ownership, transfer or estate authority, speak with a qualified attorney.
- Identify what you have as best you can, without forcing it
- Keep documentation, boxes and accessories together with the matching firearm
- Avoid cleaning, polishing or restoring anything before it is evaluated
- Photograph each firearm clearly in good light
- Ask questions if you are uncertain about anything
What Can Affect Inherited Firearm Value?
- Condition, both mechanical and cosmetic
- Originality of finish, parts and configuration
- Age and production era
- Rarity of the specific model or variant
- Provenance and documented history
- Original box
- Manuals
- Factory paperwork and letters
- Accessories, optics and cases
- Current collector interest in the category
A fuller explanation is on how we value firearms and in the firearm value guide.
Multiple Inherited Firearms
If you inherited more than a few firearms, they are usually best handled as a group so the whole set can be evaluated together.
Estate Situations
If the firearms are part of an estate being administered by an executor, trustee or personal representative, the process has a few additional steps.
Antique and Collectible Firearms
Inherited firearms frequently include older pieces where originality matters more than surface condition.
How the Process Works
- Send the firearm information and photos you have.
- We evaluate each firearm and respond with a direct purchase offer.
- If you accept, we send written transaction instructions.
- The firearm is inspected on arrival and payment follows.
The full walkthrough is on how it works, and shipping a firearm covers sending it safely.
Licensing
We Buy Your Guns is the firearm acquisition service of Nortex Guns, a federally licensed firearms business based in Flower Mound, Texas. Purchases are handled by Nortex Guns, a Type 01 Federal Firearms Licensee (dealer), serving the Flower Mound, TX / Dallas–Fort Worth area.
See licensing & compliance for verification details.