How to Sell a Remington

If your collection has grown too large or you simply want to sell off a Remington gun or two, you must be careful that you sell your Remington legally. It is best to sell your gun to someone you know or to a gun shop. Read on to learn how to sell a Remington.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on a price for your Remington. New Remington rifles and shotguns range greatly in price. Find out the comparable value of a new gun. Lower the cost if you have ever had any firing or maintenance difficulties, it's very old, but not antique or is damaged in anyway.

2. Go to a local gun shop with the gun and buyer. This is the best way to ensure that the gun is sold to a person who can legally buy a gun.

3. Have the gun shop run a background check, at your expense. Ask the clerk to hold the gun for the required waiting period.

4. Come back when the waiting period is over and have the clerk write up a bill of sale. Pay the gun shop a nominal fee for their services. The gun shop can also help you with re-registering the gun under the buyer's name.

5. Get a copy of the bill of sale. Keep the signed copy of the receipt in a secure place.

Tips & Warnings

• Talk with friends and relatives. Find a buyer that can be vouched for by a close acquaintance. If you sell a gun to a person who's going to resell it or use it illegally, you can be held liable.
• All new firearms must be sold by a licensed dealer, but selling a used gun is perfectly legal. Contact the local law enforcement to inquire about having a background check completed.
• You could be prosecuted if the gun is used illegally and you acted negligent during the sale of your Remington.