Buy, Sell, or Trade Firearms With Confidence
Exploring a new firearm or considering a trade? Contact Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods to discuss your options before bringing an item to the store.
New and Used Options
Browse possibilities for your next purchase, from new firearms to pre-owned selections.
Start With a Conversation
Tell us what you have and what you’re looking for so we can explain the next steps.
Ways to Work With Us
Buy a Firearm
Ask our team about available new and used firearms and find an option that fits your needs.
Sell a Firearm
Have a firearm you no longer need? Get in touch to ask whether it may be a fit for our store.
Trade a Firearm
Interested in something different? Ask about applying the value of your firearm toward another purchase.
Discuss Your Options
Not sure whether to sell or trade? Share a few details with us, and we’ll help you understand the process.
What to Expect
Every Firearm Is Evaluated Individually
Any purchase or trade offer depends on the firearm’s condition, an in-person evaluation, our current inventory needs, and applicable legal requirements. Descriptions or photos can help start the conversation, but they cannot establish a final offer. Please contact Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods before bringing in a firearm so we can discuss what to expect and how to proceed.
How Buying, Selling, or Trading Works
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Details to Share When You Inquire
Firearm make
Model name or number
Caliber or gauge
Action type
New or used status
Overall condition
Visible wear or damage
Known mechanical issues
Approximate age
Original box or case
Included magazines
Optics or accessories
Aftermarket modifications
Available documentation
Clear photos, if available
Your buying, selling, or trading goal
What you’re looking for in a trade
Best way to reach you
Buying, Selling & Trading FAQs
Have questions before bringing in a firearm? Contact our team to discuss the item and the next steps.
Do I need to contact you before bringing in a firearm?
Yes. Please contact Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods first so we can discuss what you have and arrange an evaluation if appropriate.
How do you evaluate a used firearm?
We inspect its condition, features, and included items, then consider current demand and our inventory needs. An in-person review may be needed before we can discuss an offer.
Will I receive a guaranteed offer from my description or photos?
No. Descriptions and photos help us start the conversation, but any offer depends on an evaluation and may change after we inspect the firearm.
Can I trade my firearm toward a different one?
Potentially. Tell us what you have and what you’re looking for. Trade options depend on the firearm’s evaluation, available inventory, and legal requirements.
What legal requirements apply to a sale or trade?
Every transaction must comply with applicable federal, Illinois, and local laws. Required identification, paperwork, eligibility checks, and transfer procedures must be completed before a transaction can proceed.
How do I find out if you’ll accept my firearm?
Contact us with its make, model, condition, and relevant details before visiting. We can let you know whether it’s something we may consider, though acceptance is not guaranteed.
Questions About Buying, Selling, or Trading?
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Contact Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods before bringing in a firearm for evaluation.
Hours
Offers depend on condition, evaluation, inventory needs, and legal requirements.
Reach out first to discuss your firearm and next steps.