The Gun Desk

I buy and appraise firearms in St. Louis. If you need a fair, legal sale fast, this guide compares local FFLs, pawn shops, online buyers, and auctions.

A legal gun sale should be the end of your responsibility, but sometimes it is only the beginning. This true story from the Gun Desk shows how a private sale years later brought the ATF to a former owner’s door — and why proper transfers protect you from unexpected legal trouble.

Are you legally allowed to sell firearms as an executor or estate buyer? This post explains when you need a Federal Firearms License—and when you don’t. Learn how to stay compliant and avoid ATF scrutiny.

I first spotted the Remington Nylon 10C behind glass in a Vermont hardware store. It looked more like a sci-fi prop than a .22 rifle, but that plastic-stocked plinker changed everything. Light, rugged, and ahead of its time, the Nylon 10C was more than a rifle—it was freedom in a box magazine.

Some calls are routine—others stop you in your tracks. That’s what happened when I got offered a Winchester Model 98 Signal Cannon. I didn’t know much about them, but one look brought me right back to being twelve, dreaming of fort battles and Fourth of July booms. Here's how I came to own this piece of Americana and what happened when I finally lit the fuse.