Fifty-six weapons and a significant amount of ammunition were collected Oct. 11 at a gun buyback event.

The effort, which took place at the Hartford Street Presbyterian Church, allowed residents to safely dispose of unwanted and unsecured firearms.

While some weapons were rusty, Natick Select Board member Richard Sidney reported, “there were also some pretty good weapons.’’

He described the event as “all in all, a very successful afternoon.’’

The event was sponsored by Citizens for a Safer Natick and the Natick Interfaith Clergy Association and was supported by the Natick Select Board, Natick Police Department and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.

Funding was provided through the Metrowest Health Foundation.

Residents returning rifles and shotguns received $50. Handgun returns received $100 and assault weapons $300.

Ice cream coupons were gifted to those returning BB guns.

All firearms were accepted with no questions asked.