Inherited a bunch of firearms - need help deciding what to keep!
Hey r/guns,
I recently inherited a collection of firearms and I'm trying to decide which ones to keep and which ones to sell. I'm hoping you all can offer some advice!
My goals are to keep a few to pass down to my kids, ideally something that might appreciate in value and that could be used for skeet and trap shooting. I'm also open to keeping a couple for myself to use for hunting or target shooting.
Here's a detailed list of what I inherited:
Shotguns:
- Beretta A302: Semi-auto, 12 gauge, 28" barrel, made in Italy (1981).
- Remington Sportsman 12 Auto: Semi-auto, 12 gauge, 28" barrel, made in USA (1957-1959).
- Browning Citori: Over/under, 12 gauge, 30" barrel, made in Japan (1982).
- Gaspar Arizaga Model 200: Double barrel, 20 gauge, 26" barrel, made in Spain (1950-1970), imported by Richland Arms.
- AYA Matador: Double barrel, 20 gauge, 20" barrel, made in Spain (unknown date), imported by Firearms International Corp.
- Harrington & Richardson Topper Model 58: Single shot, .410 gauge, 28" barrel, made in USA (1967-1970).
- Armi E & F. 2700: Over/under, 12 gauge, 32.25" barrel, made in Italy (1960-1970), imported by Armsport.
- Remington 1100: Semi-auto, 12 gauge, 27.75" barrel, made in USA (1973).
- Browning 2000: Semi-auto, 12 gauge, 29.75" barrel, made in Belgium, imported by Browning Arms Company.
- Winchester Model 12: Both action, 16 gauge, 28" barrel, made in USA (1950s). Classic American shotgun.
- Marlin Model 55: Both action (pump and takedown), 20 gauge, 36.5" barrel, made in USA (1965-1972).
- Winchester 120 Youth: Pump action, 20 gauge, 25.875" barrel, made in USA (1977-1978).
- FAB Armi Flli Pietta Black Powder Shotgun: Double barrel, 12 gauge, 27.5" barrel, made in Italy (1980-1990), imported by Navy Arms Co.
- Belgian "W. Richards" Shotgun: Double barrel, 12 gauge, 30" barrel, made in Belgium (1870-1890), importer unknown.
- Daiwa: Semi-auto, 12 gauge, 33.25" barrel, made in Japan (1970-1980). This one's a bit of a mystery.
- High Standard Super Matic Duck Model C101: Semi-auto, 12 gauge, 30" barrel, made in USA (1957-1964).
- J. Stevens Model 235: Double barrel, 12 gauge, 28" barrel, made in USA (1909-1915).
Rifles:
- Ruger 10/22 Carbine: .22 LR, 20" barrel, made in USA (1967-1968). A classic .22.
- Remington Model 742: .30-06 Springfield, 22" barrel, made in USA (1978-1981).
- J. Stevens Model 16 "Phoenix Sure-Shot": Single shot, .22, 18.25" barrel, made in USA (1900-1920).
- Winchester Model 255: .22 WMR, 21.75" barrel, made in USA (unknown date).
- Marlin Model 336: .30-30 Winchester, 20.25" barrel, made in USA (1983). A classic lever-action deer rifle.
- Winchester Model 255: .22 WRF, unknown barrel length, made in USA (1929-1930).
- Hamilton Rifle Company No. 27: Single shot, .22, 24" barrel, made in USA (1930-1950).
- Marlin Model 25S/15/80: .22 S, L, LR, 24" barrel, made in USA (unknown date & Unsure of the exact model)
- Springfield Armory Model 1844 Musket: .69 caliber, 41.25" barrel, made in USA (1844).
Pistol:
- Ruger Mark I Standard Model: .22 LR, 4.75" barrel, made in USA (1969)
I've done some research on my own, but I'm still feeling a bit overwhelmed. I'd really appreciate any insights you all have on which firearms are worth keeping for their potential value, suitability for skeet/trap, or historical significance.
Thanks in advance for your help!