Need some help selling some guns

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

The widow of a close friend has some guns to sell.  I don't know how to approach this.

 

She has four SKS carbines, two with aftermarket folding stocks, two with AM fixed stocks.  They look to be in good shape but it's been forty yers since I've handled one.

 

She also has a fair Argentine Mauser that has AM scope mounts, a non-original sling swivel and a muzzle brake that may or may not be original.  The stock appears to be original, but again I don't know.

 

There is a like new Springfield Arms 1911A1 in an ugly green finish on the slide and frame and black on everything else.  I doubt it's ever been fired and I may make a bid on that one myself.  I need another 1911 like I need the mumps, but it's calling to me.

 

There are others: a Taurus .357, a AMT .380, somebody's ( can't find a name on it) copy of a Makarov in 9mm.  All of the handguns are new or nearly new, a couple have original boxes and paperwork.

 

She has many rounds of ammo and a ton of magazines for these guns.  She need the money so I'm helping out, but I'm out of my depth here.

 

I may have pictures soon.

[Rye Miles #13621]

I don’t think you can sell them here. Read the rules of the SASS Classified forum. You might try Gunbroker, GunsAmerica or others like that. Good luck 

[Cholla]

Can't you put them on consignment at a local gun shop? There used to be one in PV on the main drag. Does J&G in Prescott take consignment? Armslist is another option but it can be a joke. I used to deal at Bucky O'neils in Prescott 25 years ago but when we were there in May it looked like it was a hair salon. The gun shop on the junction of Copper Basin Road and 89 looked closed as well. Doesn't the auction house across from Sharlot Hall Museum deal in guns?

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

33 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

I don’t think you can sell them here. Read the rules of the SASS Classified forum. You might try Gunbroker, GunsAmerica or others like that. Good luck 

I'm not trying to sell here, I'm trying to get information.

 

I don't believe in selling guns on the internet.

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

If all else fails I'll try to get them in Riata Arms Auction House.  It's part of the Little Join outfit in California that I used to deal with.

[Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001]

Forty Rod 

 

  here in Arkansas , the SKS with the folding stocks , show up at the shows for $350 to $400 

 with wood stocks that are pretty well correct $400 to $500 , pretty much top on price 

 the Arg Mauser , $300 to $375 

 the 1911a1 , $600 to $750 , 

 $350 ish , on the Taurus , AMF , have not seen one , so I am gonna guess $250 ish , the 9x18 Mac $275 ish 

 

 that being all I think you can get for em 

 

 hope this is of help , 

 

Chickasaw 

[Lorelei Longshot, SASS #44256 Life]

Nate Kiowa Jones (Steve@stevesgunz.com) in Lampasas sold a bunch for me a couple of years ago.  Problem is that he's located in Lampasas, TX.  I took the guns to him personally, but I would contact him for advice. PM me if you want his telephone number.

[Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L]

Firearms seem to sell well in the Daily Courier classifieds.

[Pat Riot]

1 hour ago, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said:

Forty Rod 

 

  here in Arkansas , the SKS with the folding stocks , show up at the shows for $350 to $400 

 with wood stocks that are pretty well correct $400 to $500 , pretty much top on price 

 the Arg Mauser , $300 to $375 

 the 1911a1 , $600 to $750 , 

 $350 ish , on the Taurus , AMF , have not seen one , so I am gonna guess $250 ish , the 9x18 Mac $275 ish 

 

 that being all I think you can get for em 

 

 hope this is of help , 

 

Chickasaw 

I would say you pretty much hit these numbers on the head at full retail. I’d probably knock $50 off that AMF though.

 

Forty,

I would look into consignment selling these guns. Dealer would probably only give 50% of what Chickasaw listed.

 

If that 1911 is this one the full retail is at the bottom of the page.

http://sightm1911.com/lib/review/SA_OD_green_loaded.htm

 

 

 

[Ramblin Gambler]

Depends on how much work you wanna do.  We've had pards at our club sell guns for widows and while I'm pretty sure they do well value wise, it takes work and time.  I helped the son of a friend of mine sell guns by taking them to gun shows.  We probably did even better that way.  But it made going to gun shows almost like work. 

 

I like the auction house idea as long as she's willing to take the risk that she won't get full value for them.  At least that way, it'll be done and settled at a known time. 

[Utah Bob #35998]

SKS value depends on condition and model. Are they Russian, Chinese or Yugoslavian?

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

On 8/4/2019 at 4:23 PM, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said:

I would say you pretty much hit these numbers on the head at full retail. I’d probably knock $50 off that AMF though.

 

Forty,

I would look into consignment selling these guns. Dealer would probably only give 50% of what Chickasaw listed.

 

If that 1911 is this one the full retail is at the bottom of the page.

http://sightm1911.com/lib/review/SA_OD_green_loaded.htm

 

 

 

Not quite the same.  Hers has an old style hammer and grip safetye and a solid trigger.  The rear sight is not as well designed, just a two dot blade adjustable for windage only.

[Pat Riot]

3 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said:

Not quite the same.  Hers has an old style hammer and grip safetye and a solid trigger.  The rear sight is not as well designed, just a two dot blade adjustable for windage only.

Must be an older version Mil-Spec (as they call it). My friend had a Springfield Armory basic 1911A1 nearly 20 years ago that was dark green in color. It wasn’t pretty but it was reliable with ball ammo. The rear sight was fixed. The grip panels were walnut like. If I remember right the front sight was ridiculously small.

My guess is that one she has is a basic model from a few years ago.

[Big Jake1001]

Forty Rod....take a closer look and the AMF and see if it's a AMT .380 auto.  They made lots of them. 

 

Just sayin' Big Jake 1001.

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

6 hours ago, Big Jake1001 said:

Forty Rod....take a closer look and the AMF and see if it's a AMT .380 auto.  They made lots of them. 

 

Just sayin' Big Jake 1001.

Not poor eyesight, just a dyslexic keyboard.  Nice catch.

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

10 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said:

Must be an older version Mil-Spec (as they call it). My friend had a Springfield Armory basic 1911A1 nearly 20 years ago that was dark green in color. It wasn’t pretty but it was reliable with ball ammo. The rear sight was fixed. The grip panels were walnut like. If I remember right the front sight was ridiculously small.

My guess is that one she has is a basic model from a few years ago.

I think you're right.  The color isn't really offensive, it just doesn't suit my idea of what a gun should look like.

[Big Jake1001]

I bought a almost new Mil-Spec from a guy whose dad owned it and died. He didn't like or want it, so I offered him $250 for it. He couldn't find any mags for it and CDNN had a 50% off sale, so I bought 4 new ones from the Company that makes them for Colt and Springfield. $10 each. Shoots great and I can use it when I don't want to use the High Dollar Kimber. It doesn't look Green to me.  Maybe that's the older ones, I got this one in 2011  ....100th year anniversary of the 1911.

 

[Pat Riot]

Forty, does it look like this color?

 

 

I had to refinish this Winchester 94AE Carbine because a former friend of mine was an idiot. Long story. Not worth telling right now.

 

Anyway, I had a gunsmith Cerakote it in “Mil-Spec Green”. I believe this is the same coating / color used by Springfield Armory. 

[Utah Bob #35998]

12 hours ago, Big Jake1001 said:

I bought a almost new Mil-Spec from a guy whose dad owned it and died. He didn't like or want it, so I offered him $250 for it. He couldn't find any mags for it and CDNN had a 50% off sale, so I bought 4 new ones from the Company that makes them for Colt and Springfield. $10 each. Shoots great and I can use it when I don't want to use the High Dollar Kimber. It doesn't look Green to me.  Maybe that's the older ones, I got this one in 2011  ....100th year anniversary of the 1911.

 

The one I got in 2003 is identical to yours.

[Ramblin Gambler]

 

On 8/6/2019 at 11:59 PM, Big Jake1001 said:

I bought a almost new Mil-Spec from a guy whose dad owned it and died. He didn't like or want it, so I offered him $250 for it. He couldn't find any mags for it and CDNN had a 50% off sale, so I bought 4 new ones from the Company that makes them for Colt and Springfield. $10 each. Shoots great and I can use it when I don't want to use the High Dollar Kimber. It doesn't look Green to me.  Maybe that's the older ones, I got this one in 2011  ....100th year anniversary of the 1911.

 

 

I got one of colt's commemorative M1911's made in 2011.  Pretty sure it cost me a grand or more, so I'm sure $250 is a good deal even for your model.  Mineis the original style (not an A1) and it bites the web of my hand so I'll just be looking at it from now on, no more shooting it. 

[Pat Riot]

5 minutes ago, Ramblin Gambler said:

 

 

I got one of colt's commemorative M1911's made in 2011.  Pretty sure it cost me a grand or more, so I'm sure $250 is a good deal even for your model.  Mineis the original style (not an A1) and it bites the web of my hand so I'll just be looking at it from now on, no more shooting it. 

Gloves?

[Ramblin Gambler]

16 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said:

Gloves?

 

I've tried a couple different shooting gloves.  I don't like them.  Lose too much dexterity and all of the feeling.  Pardon my crassness, but it's like making out with my wife wearing gloves.  I don't get to feel the curves. 

[Pat Riot]

2 hours ago, Ramblin Gambler said:

 

I've tried a couple different shooting gloves.  I don't like them.  Lose too much dexterity and all of the feeling.  Pardon my crassness, but it's like making out with my wife wearing gloves.  You don't get to feel the curves. 

Have you tried fingerless gloves? Go to a Cycle Gear and check out their fingerless leather gloves. Also, Wilson Leather has fingerless motorcycle gloves that are very thin leather.

[Ramblin Gambler]

17 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said:

Have you tried fingerless gloves? Go to a Cycle Gear and check out their fingerless leather gloves. Also, Wilson Leather has fingerless motorcycle gloves that are very thin leather.

 

Haven't thought of that.  But before we go too far down this rabbit hole, isn't that just going to make the gun tear up the glove first THEN start biting into my hand?  That doesn't seem like much of a solution.  Obviously the solution is to extend the grip safety, but I'm not going to do that to this gun.  That's what all my other 1911's are for.  I would probably adjust my grip before sacrificing gloves to it. 

 

I couldn't even think of a good reason to wear shooting gloves, that's why I stopped exploring them.  I only tried them because I've seen so many people using them. 

[Seamus McGillicuddy]

Some of the auction houses will pick up the guns from you if you are selling a large enough collection.  

 

Seamus

[Utah Bob #35998]

2 hours ago, Seamus McGillicuddy said:

Some of the auction houses will pick up the guns from you if you are selling a large enough collection.  

 

Seamus

They'll charge up to 30-40% of the selling price though.

 

[Yellowhouse Sam # 25171]

Unless its necessary to sell all at once I'd just find a store willing to consign a few at a time for a fee or percentage.   Mine charges 10%

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

Probably the best solution so far.

[Dantankerous]

Agree with selling on consignment. I've done it several times and it benefits the seller and the consigning FFL. Plus, you do none of the work and the guns are marketed and sold and transferred through said FFL. More exposure to buyers, no one calling you wanting to come to your home to see the gun, FFL transfer...

 

Easy peasy.

 

 

[Seamus McGillicuddy]

12 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said:

They'll charge up to 30-40% of the selling price though.

 

Last gun I auctioned was only 20% at Milestone Auctions in Ohio. I was lucky too because at least two people musta wanted it bad because it went about 40% over what I expected. 

 

Seamus