You always hear about gun sales in the US, but you never hear about what happens to the guns at the end of their lifecycle. I assume guns wear out eventually, and I assume you can’t just chuck them in the garbage when they do. What happens to them?

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    23 hours ago

    Many pre WWII guns that were broken or unwanted were scrapped in metal drives to support the war effort.

    In modern times there are several ways they can get used.

    • some will get cannibalized for parts by gunsmiths
    • some get used for artwork.
    • many are scrapped after gun buyback programs
    • some are lost in trash or bodies of water both on purpose or accidentally