Anyone who wants to sell a weapon privately must first inform themselves about the achievable price. This is not necessarily dependent on the age of the weapon but primarily on its condition. 

There are several options for a quick assessment: 

Estimating the value of the weapon:

1. First, a gunsmith or established dealer can be asked for an assessment or an offer. However, an offer from the dealer will naturally be below the achievable price because the dealer wants to make a profit on resale.
2. A second option is to get an impression of the prices at which comparable weapons are traded. Our Gunfinder search results quickly provide an overview of the prices at which weapon models are traded.
3. The third option is to fill out our form, then our experts will assess your weapon based on the information you provide. Important: The more accurate and detailed the information, the more precise the assessment can be. We will send you the result of our evaluation via email afterwards.

How the weapon is evaluated:

• Overall condition: What do the wear parts look like? Is the bluing in order? Are there rust spots on the barrel? What condition is the wood in?
• Brand and model: Well-known and popular brands have stable values because they enjoy high popularity and trust, and repairs and spare parts supply are not an issue.
• Caliber: The more common and popular the caliber, the more likely affordable ammunition in various loadings is available. Therefore, widespread calibers positively affect the value of the weapon.
• Type of weapon: Repeating rifles and double-barreled shotguns are the most popular weapons among German hunters and are therefore in highest demand. Combined weapons like the classic drilling have fallen out of fashion, which negatively affects their price.
• Scopes: Mounted optics only have significant added value if they are relatively new. Nowadays, almost all hunters upgrade to a scope with a red dot when acquiring a new weapon. Older models are difficult to sell and usually only at low prices.