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ATTN: TAKING EFFECT ON AUGUST 9TH 2024
LD. 2224 An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System. This will require background checks on ALL advertised firearms sales (such as Uncle Henry's or other online or newspaper ads).  LD 2224 will be in effect soon! It will be a Class C the crime of intentionally, knowingly or recklessly selling or transferring a firearm to a person who is prohibited from owning, possessing or having under that person's control a firearm. Establishes a Class C crime for a seller who is not a federally licensed firearms dealer to complete a transaction unless the seller facilitates the transaction through a federally licensed firearms dealer and the dealer performs a background check of the seller by using the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This legislation takes effect August 9th 2024.


*** MOST INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ***

- Historical & antique firearms
- Colt
- Winchester
- Marlin
- Smith & Wesson
- Firearms and militaria collectibles such as helmets, bayonets, edged weapons, holsters and web gear, inert dummy ordnance and artillery shells, ammunition, ammunition containers, and more from:

Highest Prices Paid for Antique, Old, Collectible, and Military Firearms!

Finish wear - none, normal, or abnormal

Original metal finish or redone

Rust or pitting from rust

Original stock finish or sanded and refinished

Cracked, broken, or repairs to stocks

Original parts and features

Dents, dings, scratches

Matching serial numbers

Bore condition wear, pitting, frosted, dark, counter bored

Magazines original or aftermarket

Function of action

If revolver - cylinder locking, timing, play

Safety function

Condition of firing mech and firing pin

If a break action shotgun - tightness of lockup and hinge mech

Barrel length correct and correct crown and/or machining on the end of the barrel or barrels

Year of when the firearm was manufactured

Original boxes or paperwork

Original accessories

Grade of firearm low grade vs high grade

Factory engraving or not

Original hardware such as screws

Receiver drilled for scopes or sights
If color case hardened or straw colored parts how much is retained
Military markings present if use by a military
For example

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$$ Money doesn't grow on trees but it does grow in attics, garages, drawers, and closets! $$




WALK-INS WELCOME (20 guns or less) OR WE CAN COME TO YOU



WE OFFER FREE APPRAISALS AS WELL


We also purchase seized firearms from evidence rooms of law enforcement agencies. This helps the departments to buy needed gear and equipment for their officers.
 

We offer fair prices on used guns whether we buy or take your firearm in on trade. We give a higher value for your trade or guns we buy.
Located only a few miles from Bangor and Brewer area. We are located in Hermon, Maine on the Bog Road. Only 3 miles from Bangor. 9 tenths miles off US Route 2.

Leviticus 19:11
11 “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another.

Proverbs 13:11
11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

Proverbs 10:9
9  Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
 
We will buy one gun or a whole estate collection. 1 or 300 we will buy them all. Whether you want to thin out what you have, need money to pay bills, or a relative passed away and you are over whelmed let Fred help you. He will help you in any way he can to make the process go smoothly. He has more knowledge than just firearms (antiques, military items, tools, signage, fishing & hunting items, old toys, vintage snowmobiles, and more) so he might be able to help you with the value of other items as well even though he may or may not want to purchase them. See some of the items he collects on Instagram or Pintrest. He cares about preserving history and shares his collection with others by posting pictures of the items online and displaying items in his gun shop. See the About Us page on this website.

If you have unwanted guns or gun parts, We buy new, used, military, commercial, foreign, domestic, and machine gun parts. Broken rifles, shotguns, and handguns are also of value depending on desirability and our ability to salvage useful parts.

We will help anyway we can. Having to deal with possessions of someone that has passed away, terminally ill, or that has dementia can be overwhelming. Some are scared of guns in the house. Some are afraid that there maybe loaded guns in the house. Fred can help you no matter the time it takes or the mess you are dealing with. He will respect your privacy and your property. Honesty and fairness is very important. Even if you are living out of state and have an estate collection in Maine you want to sell? we will buy it. Do you have an estate collection that is located in another state and you want to get it shipped up here and sell it to us? We can help. See contact and location info below or Email us today: sales@mainegundealer.com

See the video below that touches on the subject of gun safety and those that have dementia.

 

Avoid pawn shops, cash shops, or buyers of gold & guns that will offer you very little for your items. Beware of those that offer you cash for your collection but do not give you the actual retail value of each firearm up front. They could be ripping you off. They should show you a current values book and show you current ended online auctions. I know what other shops have offered customers for guns. Beware of selling a firearms collection to private individuals without researching what you have first. I have many customers come in and sell guns to me that bought them from a widow or someone that needed to sell their collection due to health or financial reasons. They will come here and get 300 dollars for something they paid 100 for and there is still room for profit. I see this all the time. I am not saying all people are like that but if you don't know what you have go to someone that does and you know you can trust. There are no employees to deal with that only are allowed to give you 50% of the value of your firearm. You only deal with the owner Fred with 25yrs of experience and no one else.
 
 

AVOID AUCTION HOUSES: Auction houses can charge 15% - 25% in sellers fees and 15%-21% or higher in buyers fees. When buyers bid by phone they charge an extra 3% buyers fee.
If a buyer wants to bid on an item that is worth $1000 they will have to pay $150 or more in fees.
The item may only sell for $850 because of the fees.
Out of that $850 you will only get $722.50 or less. You will get less for the item then if Fred purchased the firearm from you. He does not expect the profit margin these auction houses expect.
Always consider this when taking something to auction. As a seller you need to consider this. Buyers may not bid as high knowing there are fees involved. Some items never go for the expected selling price. It depends on if two or more people want the same item and bid against each other or not. There maybe another item that is just like yours but in better condition you will get less bids. Fred will take this risk when he purchases items. Sometimes he has to list items several times in auctions before he sells the item for the price he wants.


Fred knows that many factors go into a gun’s value, and he wants to share our knowledge and expertise with you. He will closely examine your gun offering a quick and accurate assessment.

What Is My Gun Worth?
What Factors Determine a Gun’s Value?

- Make: Known makers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, Marlin, Winchester, and Springfield Armory (original military, not the current manufacturer) are some of the most desired.  

- Type: Pistols, also known as semi-automatic handguns, remain the most manufactured and sought-after firearms in the United States. Lever action rifles that are older or discontinued models are more desirable and popular with collectors and hunters. Revolvers are popular with collectors in this case the older or discontinued models are more desirable as well. Recent production revolvers have a lesser demand in today's market. Military firearms and collectables are sought-after by collectors and are items we love to appraise and buy. Shotguns and other firearms that rely on slug ammunition are less desired and generally retain their value poorly. The exception are vintage or antique side by side shotguns depending on gauge, condition, and manufacturer. Muzzleloaders other than antique or military have a low resale value.

- Model: Within a particular gun brand, some models will hold greater value than others. For example, the Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle is generally more respected than the Winchester Model 1911 that has a poor reputation due to a design flaw that makes it dangerous to shoot.

- Caliber: Caliber refers to the diameter of the gun barrel and consequently the size of bullet required. Certain calibers are more attractive to gun buyers than others. The .22 caliber long-rifle is the most common caliber of gun when referencing units sold. This mass-produced gun-type has great utility, but not necessarily high value. The 40s&w has lost popularity and is a much harder caliber to sell. There are many collectors that want a certain model in every caliber so sometimes those firearms in odd ball calibers can be in demand.



- Condition:

    – A modern gun’s condition is broken down into the following grades: new, perfect, excellent, very good, good, and fair. An antique gun falls into these condition standards: factory new, excellent, fine, very good, good, fair, or poor. The materials used to make the gun (metal vs. wood vs. composite), the bore (interior barrel quality), and the functionality of the firearm all impact its condition.

    – The Blue Book of Gun Values assesses the percentage of original finish remaining on the metal surfaces of the gun. If your gun has developed a patina (natural worn finish) over the years, do not use sanding or solvents to remove it! Your gun’s patina helps it retain its value. I have seen many guns that were not cleaned properly and the bare metal is showing this hurts the value. Be VERY careful when your are removing rust but leaving the patina. A “blued” patina is when the steel on a gun has been partially treated to prevent rust creating a blueish hue. This “blueing” patina is highly valued.

    – The material used to make the stock of your gun also impacts its value. Plastic stocks are generally of lesser value than walnut stocks that are known for their durability, rigidity, and longevity. Besides a natural material like walnut, laminated hardwood stocks are a great alternative. Composite stocks (fiberglass, graphite, etc.) can be valuable due to the strength of the material, but the aesthetic quality when compared to hardwood may be less. 95% or better wood and blue is desirable for modern guns. I find the wood stocks have character and show the history of a firearm.

    – A beat-up gun that cannot safely be fired will be much less valuable than a gun with impeccable functionality. Some maybe used for a wall hanger or a parts gun. If you are unsure if your gun can be safely fired or not,  you should take it to a gunsmith.

- Original or Modified: Whether the gun remains in its original factory condition or whether it has been modified influences its value. In general modifications will in most cases decrease value especially on collectible firearms.

- Popularity: Some brands are more popular than others. For example, Colt and Winchester remain respected brands with firearms that hold their value relatively well. Jimenez Arms, as one example, have low resale values. The popularity of a gun depends on many factors, and Fred continuously researches the factors influencing your gun’s value.

- Supply / Demand: Beware of gun ads that say, “less than 500 guns of this model made!” A limited production may indicate that the gun manufacturer was unable to entice popularity for a given model. In other words, a limited supply does not always increase demand. Be aware of topical events like the threat of changing gun laws. A restriction on a particular gun type or gun accessory can drive prices through the roof. For example, the state level restriction of high capacity magazines can increase their demand and thus their value.

- Special editions and commemorative firearms: There are many Winchester and Henry lever action, rifles 1911 style pistols, Ruger 10/22's, and others that were made to be collectable. The problem is most of these turn out to not be very collectable at all. The value depends on the subject matter. Also the box and paperwork present with the firearm will also helps it's value. I stay away from them as a collector.

Remember that a gun is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, and finding a buyer is sometimes the hardest part. It sometimes can take several months or a few years to sell certain firearms. Fred can help you identify and appraise your firearm. It can take years to develop expert level appraisal knowledge of firearms. Fred can quickly and accurately appraise your gun, eliminating your need to continuously research gun value factors. His process is safe, legal, and hassle-free. We’ll buy your old, used, and broken guns for cash. Contact him or come in today!
 
Fred will research what you have by using  a library of books, online searches, current prices guides and recent ended online auctions. The market is always changing and sometimes even the current blue books are low and sometimes they are high. Fred is also a collector as well so he knows what his customers will pay for firearms. If he doesn't know what he is looking at he will research the firearm and contact other experts to help. Fred will give you a fair and honest price. Large shops will not give you a fair price for your items. Large shops need big profits so they will not give you as much for your firearms. Since we have low overhead we work off lower profit margins so we will give you more for your firearms.

Warning: Antique weapon found in Grandpa's closet could cause legal problems down the road

As time marches onward, we are experiencing the loss of more of The Greatest Generation each year. Many of these individuals were veterans who served this country proudly and have an amazing storied history to tell of their travels and the battles in which they fought. Because of these travels and this history, people are coming face to face with an unusual dilemma: The finding of war trophies and souvenirs brought home from abroad as remembrances of past glories can bring serious problems to descendants. Because of several factors, there may be mixed emotions regarding some of these items. Some are safe and legal to keep, others are not. Most of these trophies are benign. Photos, uniforms, medals, bottles once filled with fancy wine all have historical interest. Many can be passed down from father to son or given to a grandchild, and some can be donated to a historical or military museum. Other trophies can be more problematic.

While knives and bayonets can be kept or sold to an antiques store, collector or online with relative ease, old firearms are another matter entirely. I have seen instances where a father or grandfather has passed away and the family goes into the closet or attic and finds an old rifle or pistol, only to find out it is considered a prohibited weapon.

Just what is a prohibited weapon? It's a class of weapons that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives has determined to be illegal.  These are known as NFA weapons. Federal law prohibits the ownership of certain weapons pursuant to the National Firearms Act. These include destructive devices, firearms capable of firing more than one round with a single pull of the trigger (automatic weapons), shotguns and rifles that have been altered to make them shorter than the legal length, as well as anything that qualifies as a silencer and certain exotic weapons or explosives. If you find any version of these weapons, they are illegal to own. Period. Such weapons disclosed to the government before May 19,1986, are allowed, as this was the end of an amnesty period for registering them. If it was not registered before the amnesty period expired, it is contraband. Once contraband, always contraband.

It's still possible to legally own an NFA weapon, but It is an expensive process with several hurdles that must be crossed. First, you need prior BATFE approval. You must also pay licensing fees and then wait for approval. If you fail to follow the procedures, you can pack for a long, mandatory prison sentence. Just keeping something you've found is a risky option.

Missing serial numbers? The often cited reason criminals and other varieties of fools remove the serial number from firearms is so “they can’t be traced”… their theory being if it’s stolen property, not being able to trace it will keep them from getting in trouble. Sometimes veterans will sneak guns home in their duffel bags. Some maybe US property marked. I have seen firearms that have had their serial numbers removed and the US government property stamps removed by veterans to hide the fact that they had stolen them from the armory or just took their weapon home that they used in the service and reported it lost or stolen.

Here is the reality: Removing the serial number from a firearm is a federal felony. Unless you have a letter from the ATFE’s Technical Branch, authorizing you to remove, for the purpose of refinishing, repair, or customization, and then re-apply the serial number, then the act of removing or obscuring to serial number is a felony worth more prison time than being in possession of a stolen firearm.

Other items can also cause a possible legal issue. On the surface, they may seem benign, but in reality, they can create a very convoluted situation. I am talking about explosives that may or may not have been demilitarized (made inert) that have been kept as souvenirs or made into other objects.

We have all seen the old army grenade attached to a board with the tag that reads, “Complaint department — please take a number.” It is all a chuckle, but this could actually lead to a felony conviction.

It is good idea to have an expert look over the collection to make sure something that you inherited is legal to own. If you have a firearm that is fully automatic and is not registered the firearm can be properly destroyed and the parts that are legal to sell can be sold.




- Ammo (new production only - no reloads), Vintage ammo in current and discontinued calibers, and vintage ammo in boxes for display.



We also offer FREE in person verbal or written appraisals as well.



WE DO NOT BUY ***No modern muzzleloaders, reproduction firearms, sporterized firearms, firearms with upgraded or modified triggers, AR15's or AR10's that are not factory made (No individually made, locally or non locally made custom AR's), handguns with stippled or modified frames, firearms with non factory Cerakoted or Duracoated finish, Jennings firearms, Bryco firearms, Kimber firearms, Benelli firearms, Stoeger firearms, reloaded ammunition, used optics or bows please*** (We only make exceptions when buying estate collections) WE DO NOT BUY



Did you know modifying a firearm by stippling, hydro dipping, or cerakoting ruins the resale of a firearm? You have modified a firearm to something you like and now that is customized you have to find the right person that wants a firearm that is on that configuration. Every guns value book gives the value of firearms in factory configuration. Anything that has been modified the price instantly goes down. Why buy a firearm for $500.00 and put another 100 or 200 dollars in it only to loose the money of the addition mods and degrade the value of the firearm as well. If it is something you are going to keep for ever that is one thing but many people do not. Instead of stippling why not use Talon grips or other grip tape. It is easily removable and does not take away from the value.




TRADING IN A FIREARM? Please note when considering trading in a firearm we do not take in every firearm that walks in th door. It depends on what we have in stock, if it is a hard to sell model, a firearm that is known to have problems or a recall, the time of year, and the condition of the firearm. Firearms that we are highly likely to take in are old, antique, vintage, or military firearms. Older lever action rifles. Older Colt, Ruger or Smith revolvers. Pre 64 firearms. We do take newer production firearms but it depends on what you have. WE DO NOT BUY ***No modern muzzleloaders, reproduction firearms, sporterized firearms, firearms with upgraded or modified triggers, AR15's or AR10's that are not factory made (No individually made, locally or non locally made custom AR's), handguns with stippled or modified frames, firearms with non factory Cerakoted or Duracoated finish, Jennings firearms, Bryco firearms, Benelli firearms, Stoeger firearms, Kimber firearms, reloaded ammunition, used optics or bows please*** (We only make exceptions when buying estate collections) When dealing with buying estate collections we will BUY EVERYTHING including parts guns, parts and accessories.
 
If you are in the Bangor area and have a collection bring it to my shop during normal business hours.

Appointment may be necessary depending on the amount of firearms you have. If you have 20 firearms or less usually I can work you in if you just walk in during normal hours without an appointment. I am available to look at large collections before or after hours Monday-Saturday or on a Sunday. 

BEFORE YOU COME MAKE SURE YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING:
- Divers license or state ID
- Any magazines, barrels, or cylinders that belong to the firearms
- Boxes or Paperwork
- Extra parts or pieces (sometimes parts are removed or changed)
- Keys to the firearms (sometimes firearms have internal locks that use keys)
 
I can come to you if you seriously want to sell your large collection. I will travel within Maine to look at your collection you want to sell. Because I have a family it can be difficult for me to travel while school is in session during the week. My children go to a private Christian school with no buses. Your information will be kept private and confidential. We do not offer appraisals, trade value, or estimates of purchase price via email, Facebook, or phone. It is impossible to put a value on anything without seeing the item. If you want me to come to you or you are coming here and you have a large collection I would recommend sending a list via email of what you have prior to our appointment. This will shorten the time of my research of firearms I may need to study market value on.

We do not offer appraisals, trade value, or estimates of purchase price via email, Facebook, or phone. I must be able to see them. Beware of those that will. Sometimes they tell you a higher number just to get you in the door then they tell you it is not what they thought or the condition isn't as good as you described and offer you a much lower value.

We do not offer appraisals, trade value, or estimates of purchase price via email, Facebook, or phone. I must be able to see them. Beware of those that will. Sometimes they tell you a higher number just to get you in the door then they tell you it is not what they thought or the condition isn't as good as you described and offer you a much lower value.



**** WANTED *** Posted 4/02/2023 Please use the contact us page


- Looking for a Golden Retriever Puppy (Not looking to pay $1500 or more on a pup)


- Looking for a used Polaris 500 HO or 570 4x4 automatic single cylinder ATV (possibly 450) with very low miles (less than a 1000 miles lower the better), clean, stored inside, and well maintained. Preferably something from an estate that an older person owned since new. This will be for my daughter. May buy two.

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Fred Emerson III
Owner

Leviticus 19:11
11 “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another.
Proverbs 13:11
11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 10:9
9  Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.



ALLSPORT PERFORMANCE INC.
681 BOG ROAD 
HERMON, MAINE



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SALES@MAINEGUNDEALER.COM
OR CALL - (207) 848-4995
Sometimes I can be difficult to reach by phone due to the retail being busy. You can also email me via sales@mainegundealer.com , use the contact form by going to the contact us page or stop in. Email or the contact form can be a much easy and quicker way of communication.

NEW - TEXT ONLY NUMBER 207-814-8979

Also see our new Maine Gun Buyer website : https://www.mainegunbuyer.com/
I do not answer out of state calls due to 99% of them are telemarketers as well as I do not sell firearms over the phone to those who live outside of the state of Maine. Sometimes out of state customers want contact me reference estate collection purchases for estates located in Maine. Please contact me through email to set up a time to communicate via phone if necessary.
If you are a state of Maine resident but have an out of state number please contact me through email
If you are not a state of Maine resident please contact me through email