Henry County Historical Society hosting an “Old Gun Appraisal and Disposal / Donation Event”

The Henry County Historical Society will be hosting an “Old Gun Appraisal and Disposal / Donation Event” at their Henry County Museum located at 202 S. Park St. in Bishop Hill, IL on September 10, 2016. The hours will be 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

$10 per gun suggested donation.

Note: This is not a gun show. No guns will change hands the day of the event. Spectators are welcome.

Important: No live ammunition will be permitted on the premises.

Important information regarding the legal transportation of firearms in Illinois:

Anyone in possession of a firearm in Illinois must have a FOID card.

Firearms must be unloaded and in an appropriate case or, wrapped up and tied in a sheet, drop cloth or blanket and placed out of the reach of the driver, preferably in the trunk or cargo area of the vehicle.

The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the museum, provide people, who may have old guns in their house with a way to learn what they are, what they are worth, and, if they do not want them, to offer a safe legal, tax deductible, means of disposal by donating them for the benefit of the museum.

The Museum will have two consultants, with a vast knowledge of old firearms and their values, on hand. They will examine each gun, identify the make and model, provide a little history about it, and determine a value range. Then, there is no obligation, if the owner wishes, arrangements can be made to donate the item to the museum. The Henry County Historical Society will then determine whether, or not, it suits the museum’s display purposes and either put it on display, or transport it to the Rock Island Auction Company for sale with the proceeds going to benefit the museum. The Rock Island Auction Company is the nation’s leading auction house for firearms, edged weapons, and military artifacts.