How do you properly dispose of a damaged/non-functional gun?

[walton6467]

I have inherited some guns and a few of them are either broken or have issues that make them dangerous to fire. How do you dispose of a broken gun? I don't want to just throw the thing away, it might be found and someone get injured.

For instance, I have a old "Saturday Night Special" type revolver in .22 Short that appears to be made of painted pot metal. The cylinder is misaligned and when fired sprays your hand with hot lead.

[Sleep profit]

Hello my advice is many people will buy them as a parts only. Always need parts  myself.   2nd.  Your local sheriffs department will take them to get guns off street  check with them. First don’t show up with guns makes them nervous   3rd there is a web site for unwanted guns. they will send a box just look up unwanted guns hope this helps 

[Defender]

I'd look for a gun buy back campaign and make a buck or two.

[Chucktshoes]

43 minutes ago, Defender said:

I'd look for a gun buy back campaign and make a buck or two.

I think you just found a use for them.

[krunchnik]

I have seen old guns also turned into art-say behind a shadowbox or hung on a wall-

[et45]

On 6/23/2022 at 1:42 PM, krunchnik said:

I have seen old guns also turned into art-say behind a shadowbox or hung on a wall-

I’ve seen paper weights and even table tops made with old cheap handguns  in acrylic resin.

[gregintenn]

Part it out and crush the tram in a vice, or cut it in two, and throw it in the trash or scrap metal pile.

 

Or sell it to someone who likes tinkering with old junk guns.

Edited July 17, 2022 by gregintenn

[10-Ring]

Been keeping an eye out for one that I can make into a gear shift knob for my side by side.  I'm sure there are plenty of people looking for guns to do similar with. 

[Handsome Rob]

Strip it & sell individual parts on Ebay. You'd be amazed how much you can make from 'useless' gun parts, if you're honest about their condition. 

I've parted out several TC/CVA sidelock muzzleloaders that were beyond repair (obstructed or rusted out barrels etc...) that I've picked up for basically nothing, & turned 2 or $300 profit for the sake of a few trips to the Post Office.

[Grayfox54]

I love a good project and always keep an eye out for broken, old or unwanted guns.  Post 'em for sale,   Just be honest in your description, plainly state that the gun is non-functional, describe the problem with it as best you can and use good pictures. You'd be surprised at how many people want them.  I'd  be interested if you were closer. 

Tell us what ya got? 

[RED333]

5 hours ago, Grayfox54 said:

Tell us what ya got?

Been waiting on this since the thread started, show us the goods!