Cherry's Fine Guns

Cherry's Fine Guns started in 1929 as a general sporting goods store in Geneseo, Illinois. What transformed them into a legendary operation happened in 1961 when founder Robert E.P. Cherry arranged a custom Colt production run for his town's 125th anniversary. Those 104 Geneseo derringers—originally $27.95—kick-started the entire commemorative firearms market. Today those same guns sell for $650 each.

Robert Cherry's vision paid off. He was named #1 Firearms Retailer in America in 1969 and inducted into the National Sporting Goods Hall of Fame in 1992. After 53 years serving walk-in customers, Cherry's transitioned to mail order in 1981. The business relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina in 1989 and is now run by Kevin Cherry, the founder's grandson.

Commemorative Firearms - Factory Colt commemoratives (their specialty) - Winchester commemoratives - High Standard, Harrington & Richardson, and other branded commemoratives - Original boxes, manuals, and factory documentation when available

Collectible Handguns & Long Guns - Antique and modern firearms (singles, complete collections, estates) - Engraved and rare guns - Pre-war and post-war models - Colt Python, Colt Snake guns, and other sought-after revolvers - Pedersoli black powder firearms

Air Guns (new category) - PCP air rifles (Airforce, FX, Dennis Quackenbush) - CO2 pistols and rifles - Vintage Benjamin, Crosman, Diana, and other collectible air guns - Prices range $75–$2,500

• •Buy firearms – Single pieces, complete collections, estates
• •Sell firearms – Mail order nationwide and international
• •Consignment sales – Represent your collection
• •Trade-ins – Credit toward purchases
• •Export services – International shipping ($400 base fee for up to 5 items, $30 per additional item)
• •Firearm research – Expert consultation on Colt commemoratives and collectibles
• •Black powder firearms – Pedersoli and vintage black powder arms

Cherry's former VP Gurney Brown has published three definitive references used by collectors worldwide:

1. Seven Serpents: The History of Colt's Snake Guns – $99.95 + S&H - 344 pages, 350+ high-resolution photos - Serial numbers, production codes, box/manual documentation - 7th printing

2. Colt's Python: King of The Seven Serpents – $65.00 + S&H - 300+ pages, 400+ images of Pythons, grips, boxes, catalogs - Factory letter information for each gun depicted - 2nd printing, personalized autographs available

3. Colt's Double Action Revolvers - The Post-War Era – $84.95 + S&H - 400+ pages, comprehensive post-war production data - Includes 2017 re-entry models: Cobra, King Cobra, Python, Anaconda - High-resolution photography, many images in print for first time

FFL & FCL Requirements - Firearms ship to FFL holders or FCL (Federal Collector's License) holders only - Exception: Curios & relics (50+ years old, BATF-approved commemoratives) ship to FCL holders - Pre-1899 firearms ship without restrictions - Black powder generally unrestricted (except New Jersey)

Shipping - UPS Ground standard in continental U.S. - UPS 2nd Day Air to Alaska and Hawaii - Same-day shipping when payment received and paperwork complete

Warranty & Returns - 3-day inspection period from delivery date - Full refund if gun is NOT as described - Antique firearms do NOT come with shootability warranty - Layaways do NOT qualify for inspection period

Restrictions - No OTC sales to residents of California, Utah, New York, or New Jersey

"Our philosophy is the same now as it has been for 95 years—to offer a good product at a fair price. We strive to find the best and most desirable firearms and then advertise them accurately, without over-describing their assets." – Kevin Cherry, President