Ed has good advice.
However, the first thing you should do is catalogue everything you own, with a description and an approximate market value for each piece. Have the list on your computer and printed copies as well. Tag each of your guns with a number or code tied into your value list. Share this list with trusted family members with instructions on how to read it. This will insure that your family is fully aware of the extent and value of your collection should you depart suddenly. This will give them the knowledge they need to deal with selling off the collection and obtaining a fair value for it. You might also want to explain a bit about how auctions work and which houses are trustworthy.
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