We Buy Used Guns
Looking to sell used guns in Steamboat Springs? Fair appraisals, cash or trade credit — no pressure, no games.
How It Works
Three simple steps to sell used guns for cash or trade credit — walk out the same day.
1. Bring It In
Walk in with your unloaded firearm. Have a collection or a safe full? Call ahead — we'll be ready for you.
2. Evaluation
We inspect condition, features, and current market value. Straightforward appraisal — you'll know exactly where you stand.
3. Get Paid
Cash on the spot or trade credit toward anything in the shop — new, used, ammo, optics. Your call.
Why Sell to
Elk River Guns
- Fair, market-based appraisals — no lowball offers
- Cash on the spot — no waiting, no runaround
- Trade credit toward anything in the shop
- Individual firearms or entire collections
- Trusted local shop — same owners, same standards
Tell Us About Your Firearm
Tell us a little about your firearm and we’ll get back to you with next steps. No obligation, no pressure. Prefer to talk? Call the shop at (970) 879-7565.
Have a Collection?
Estate sales, inherited collections, or just thinning the safe — we handle it all. Large collections get priority scheduling and competitive offers. Call ahead and we’ll make it easy.
What Sellers Say
What to Expect
A few things so there are no surprises when you walk in — here’s our shop and how the visit goes.
Payment Options
Cash on the spot, or store credit toward anything in the shop. Store credit gets you more — perfect if you're upgrading or stocking up on ammo.
What to Bring
A valid Colorado photo ID (required for the transfer). Got the original box, manual, or extra magazines? Bring them — they can bump up your offer.
Safe Transport
Bring firearms unloaded and cased. Not sure how to transport safely? Call us first at (970) 879-7565 and we'll walk you through it.
Fair, Local Pricing
We price on current market value, condition, and demand — real data, not guesswork. We're your local shop, not a pawnshop, so you get a straight, fair offer with no pressure.
Common Questions
OUR FIRST EMPLOYEE
Meet Mr. Smith
David Smith — “Mr. Smith” around the shop — was Elk River Guns’ very first employee, and he’s forgotten more about firearms than most of us will ever learn. There aren’t many guns he hasn’t fired, taken apart, or can’t walk you through the full history of. Condition, market value, the story behind the stamp — he knows it.
Bring in what you’ve got and you’ll get a straight, honest evaluation. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a fair number from someone who genuinely knows the product.
“We'll treat you right.”
David coined it — and it's the principle we've built this shop on ever since.
Straight from Mr. Smith
David walks through a rare early .44 Magnum — a 5-screw in beautiful shape, roughly 70 years old with almost no wear. Exactly the kind of history and detail he knows cold.
Looking to Buy?
Browse our current used and consignment inventory. Quality picks, priced right.