There are many reasons you may want to know the best way to get a gun appraisal. A gun for sale, antique firearm insurance, an estate… All are good reasons to ask, “What is my gun worth?”
As members of the firearm industry, we can help. This guide shows how to get a gun appraisal, whether in person or online. We’ll cover both paid and free gun appraisal options.
See What That Gun’s Worth!
Want to know the value of your gun for sale? Talk to us! We’ll give you a FREE appraisal online as well as a sale price you won’t be able to resist.
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If you want to sell your gun for what it’s worth, sell to us. We do free appraisals and fast gun purchases from sellers like you!
General Questions & Answers
A gun appraisal is an assessment of a gun’s fair market value. It’s typically based on factors like the gun’s make, model, condition, and rarity. It must be performed by a professional to be valid for purposes like insurance, estate valuation, or gun sales.
For a free gun appraisal near you, try Cash for Arms. We do it online so you never even have to leave your home.
To get the most out of a gun appraisal, make sure your gun is clean, presentable, and comes with all of the parts you have on hand for the inspection. If doing this online, take clear and representative photos and be as detailed as possible in the gun appraisal form.
Rarity, superb condition, history, authenticity, utility, and even aesthetic appeal can make a gun valuable.
Yes, guns can be worth money, even after they’ve been used. In fact, you can even sell your used gun to Cash for Arms for money right now!
Yes, guns can lose value. The moment you fire a gun, it typically loses value, since it loses its "new and never used" status. However, different guns will lose value at different rates.
Yes, some guns can increase in value. Rare and historically significant guns are the ones most likely to appreciate, like out-of-production ones that are also watersheds in gun design or engineering.
Disclaimer: Cash for Arms only provides these guides for informational purposes. They don’t count as legal advice and we don’t claim to be lawyers. Please see your lawyer or local legal authority for actual legal guidance.