Firearms Appraisals

[Ghost_Team]

I've got a few guns here that I'd like to get appraised. I've no idea their value, as they were passed on to me from my grandfather. I'd rather get them looked at by someone reputable than just walking into Jim's and asking what they think. I've checked some of the online gun forums, but I get varying answers. I'm in the Fayetteville area, so I would prefer someone local.

[JJ_BPK]

1st Please list them so we can give you some sort of answer.

2nd PICTURES.. nuff said??

3rd I have found that the various fora that are manufacture specific are the best starting locations. In the case of the S&W fora, it is populated by the SWCA. Smith & Wesson Collectors Association. As the posts are public they tent to be accurate. These guys can't afford to be seen as AH's by their peers.. The S&W site also has a forsale area where you can see what other people are asking. www.smith-wessonforum.com

4th After you get a feel for the rarity and/or historical significances, you can search for a good home insurance specialty appraiser. These guys will put it in writing.

5th www.gunbroker.com is one of the best auction site around. You can look at the sales history and get a good idea of the weapons worth. Remember to sort by the # of bids.

I do not collect, but I have a bunch of toys. Although none are "rare", several are on the hi-value list. In that they are over the 1K USD range.

Old does not mean rare, but in today's market, most weapons have significantly increased value.


Good Luck.. :lifter

PS: DO NOT CLEAR NOR ATTEMPT TO FIX ANY WEAPONS WITH PROBLEMS. This will destroy historical $$ value.. :mad:

[Ghost_Team]

Thanks JJ.

I'll get more data and pics when I get home, but off the top of my head:

Webley Mark VI .455, serial numbers from the barrel, frame, and cylinder all match. Time of manufacture I think was 1916.

S&W D. A. .45, stamped "United States Property." Grips have been changed and eyelet has been removed, but otherwise it looks brand new. Time of manufacture I think was 1917.

.300 Savage model 99 with Lyman sights.

Model 1894 .38-55.

[JJ_BPK]

Model 1894 .38-55.

Winchester 1894 Deluxe .38-55 caliber rifle. Takedown barrel. Gun has a tang sight. Stock is pistol grip and checkered. Deluxe figure wood. Gun was manufactured in 1895. Beautiful original condition. $19,750.00
see photos Item# W5359 Request Info


Just saying.... :D

[NoRoadtrippin]

Model 1894 .38-55.


Just saying.... :D

Dayum. Shoulda low-balled him!:p

[Penn]

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