alfar68 0 Posted January 26, 2013 I inherited 3 old hand guns. One seem to be a Frank Wesson derringer, over and under. The other 2 are revolvers. One has an Owl on the grip and the other has a pat date of 1908. I have pictures. I have a NJ Firearm permit and got a pistol permit from the police chief but never bought anything with it. I am wondering if should take them to Newark to one of those $200.00 gift card trade in days or legally sell them to a collector/dealer? Any help/comments will be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted January 26, 2013 sell them to me ill give you 200 for a decent revolver lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted January 26, 2013 Would the person that you inherited the guns from be happy with you turning them in at a gun buyback to be melted down?? I would offer them up here once you get to 50 posts and become a contributing member. Good luck. I hate buybacks. They destroy history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Any Pictures you can post? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted January 26, 2013 To sell to an FFL all you would need is your FID card or your DL. If your permit to purchase is more then 90 days old and you did not renew it, you might as well use it as a birdcage liner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted January 26, 2013 Lets see what you got, stop teasin the Lions den Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted January 26, 2013 Sorry to say, but it looks like there is not a lot of value there. The top break looks like it is the best shape of the three. Do they any sentimental value to you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfar68 0 Posted January 26, 2013 9X19, I guess you are right about the history. These guns were my wife's great grandfather's and grandfather's, one was a judge in Carlisle, PA the other Fire Chief. I was told the Judge carried one them in the court room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Keep them. Don't destroy something that has been in the family for several generations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted January 26, 2013 If it was me, I would just keep them in the family. My guess in the Judge carried that snub nose close to him in his Courtroom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonF 79 Posted January 26, 2013 The one with the owl head on it is a telltale sign that its an Iver Johnson. They were cheap revolvers back in the day chambered in the smaller calibers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,365 Posted January 26, 2013 Your derringer similar to yours is listed for $600. On a auction site one sold for 1500. Still willing to take $200. Google is your friend do a little research, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfar68 0 Posted January 26, 2013 Thanks to everone for the information Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 26, 2013 Don't turn them in, It's a sad day when a gun's life is ended. Even if I couldn't get as much for them and I didn't want them I would post them up for sale. You nenver know, someone my have a special interest in them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted January 26, 2013 what calibers are they Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 26, 2013 what calibers are they LOL, nobody saw this coming.. Ya know, I was almost going to say, just wait a few and Joe will be along to help ya out in my original post.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted January 26, 2013 just browsing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Porthole 15 Posted January 26, 2013 Grandfather's and great grandfather's? And you want get rid of them? You qualify for the permits, that should allow you to keep them without any additional paperwork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted January 26, 2013 i agree. If they have been in your family they should stay there. Still interested to know what calibers though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted January 26, 2013 If you truly inherited them, (The will explicitly says these guns go to XXX). You are good to go no paperwork required. I would not sell them. Frame them up in a presentation case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted January 26, 2013 If you truly inherited them, (The will explicitly says these guns go to XXX). You are good to go no paperwork required. Or if you are next of kin and have the remainder of the estate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcc_1028 0 Posted January 29, 2013 Keep them in the family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites