Anyone who wants to sell a gun privately must first find out about the achievable price. This does not necessarily depend on the age of the weapon but primarily on its condition.

There are several ways to make a quick estimate:

Estimate the value of the weapon:

1. First, a gunsmith or established dealer can be asked for an estimate or offer. However, an offer from the dealer will naturally be below the achievable price because the dealer wants to make some money on the resale.
2. A second option is to get an idea of what comparable guns are trading for. Our Gunfinder search results quickly give an overview of what prices gun models are trading for.
3. The third option is to fill out our form, then our experts will do an evaluation of your gun based on the information you provide. Important: The more precise and detailed the information, the sooner an accurate assessment can be made. The result of our evaluation will be sent to you by e-mail.

How is the weapon evaluated:

• Overall condition: what do the wear parts look like? Is the bluing in order? Are there any rust spots on the barrel? What condition is the wood in?
• Make and model: Well-known and popular brands are stable in value because, on the one hand, the brands enjoy high popularity and trust, and on the other hand, repairs and the supply of spare parts do not pose any problems.
• Caliber: The more common and popular the caliber, the more likely it is that inexpensive ammunition will be available in a variety of loadings. Therefore, widely used calibers have a positive effect on the value of the gun.
• Weapon type: bolt action rifles and buck shotguns are the most popular weapons among German hunters and are therefore most in demand. Combined weapons such as the classic triplet are out of fashion, which has a negative impact on their price.
• Riflescopes: Mounted optics only of significant added value if they are relatively new. Nowadays, almost all hunters upgrade to a red dot scope when purchasing a new rifle. Older models are difficult to sell and usually only at low prices.