Selling Dad’s gun…

[Lionheart]

I have four sons and five grandsons…so far lol. I have already passed down to them numerous firearms that have sentimental value
(like my dad’s guns). Also some passed down some guns that were just nice guns for birthdays, graduation gifts, etc.
None of the guns are junk and some of them (like a S&W 952-2 or a factory Knights AR) have significant collector value.
Some of the guns were just for carry or self defense…like maybe a 20 ga pump shotgun or a Glock.
The last category of guns above I could really care less what they choose to do with…use, trade, sell, etc.
The former categories, especially the guns from my father or collectible high end stuff, I wish they would keep and pass down one day.
Or at least offer them to other siblings before selling.
Honestly, if they were in a bad way financially and needed the money to pay bills then fine, sell them.
Hopefully they wouldn’t sell them just to buy a new PlayStation or whatever?

Vent over. I have just seen quite a few comments in the fo sale ads lately that casually mention…”my Dad’s gun”.
Like someone once said - “I ain’t sayin it’s right or it’s wrong…I’m just sayin it sticks in my craw.”
For some reason I tend to pass over those ads.

 

[MarlinBrando]

Most of my guns are passed down family guns. Wouldn't sell them unless it was a life or death situation. I only sell and trade guns I've purchased myself and hope that one day my son will enjoy the collection I have for him one day.

 

[1gunsnotenough]

I was at a gunshow several years ago. A guy was there his dad had been a sheriff in some local county. He was selling his dad duty gun. A Python and was also selling his dad's badge and hat. I Couldn't believe he was selling them.

 

[yardboss1]

Sell the guns yourself and leave each son a 10k CD in their name at the bank. Sentimental value means nothing if you hoard 100 hand guns. Sentimental value applies to the one you carry everyday and your kids know you never left home without it.

 

[Lionheart]

I was at a gunshow several years ago. A guy was there his dad had been a sheriff in some local county. He was selling his dad duty gun. A Python and was also selling his dad's badge and hat. I Couldn't believe he was selling them.

I mean I get it on one level. Dads and sons relationships can be difficult…hell they can be downright hurtful.
But if he gave you a gun…idk.

 

[Lionheart]

Sell the guns yourself and leave each son a 10k CD in their name at the bank. Sentimental value means nothing if you hoard 100 hand guns. Sentimental value applies to the one you carry everyday and your kids know you never left home without it.

Well, ok. You ain’t gettin any of my guns lol.
They are getting CD’s…and cash. And I don’t own anything remotely close to 100 guns, much less handguns…but I’m probably gonna die with a safe full I hope.
The ones I have carried or killed **** hung on the wall…those are already spoken for with the sons. But my dad had a few guns he just acquired over the years.
Those still mean something to me.
To each his own I guess.

 

[Psilloh1]

I am right along with you… I still have my dads woolrich winter gear I can’t bear to part with and he has been gone over 40 years.. I didn’t get a lot of guns from him… He got sick and then was depressed he couldn’t hunt anymore and sold all his treasured guns..

I got maybe 5 from him and both my boys have them now…

I am probably going to have a talk soon about what they want done with my collection. I find it will be cathartic to let them choose their faves and pray that each one brings a special memory for them.

They are wonderful boys that get the meanings of tangibles..

 

[Lionheart]

Sell the guns yourself and leave each son a 10k CD in their name at the bank. Sentimental value means nothing if you hoard 100 hand guns. Sentimental value applies to the one you carry everyday and your kids know you never left home without it.

Millennials probably shouldn’t comment on **** they know nothing about…come back when you have some grandchildren. Or maybe a car even lol?

 

[87KJH]

When my son moved to an area with a higher crime rate, I gave him the choice of any handgun in the safe.
He chose an older Glock 17.
I was confused and asked why he did not choose something nicer.
He explained that magazines and ammo are cheap and if he ever got in a financial bind and needed to sell it, it would be easy to sell and it would not matter to either of us if he sold a Glock

 

[CAMSDADDY]

Guns my dad owned have less sentimental value that guns my dad and I shared memories with. To some they are not sentimental at all and only tools. Maybe their memories are tied to dad’s record collection or Bible. Maybe it’s tied to the degree on the wall he helped them acquire. I have guns that belonged to my grandfather and my dad that mean a lot to me. I have guns that will mean a lot to my kids but I also have some that i hope they feel free to sell. Just because I own it doesn’t mean it’s important to me or you should hold on to it forever