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Setting a price on vintage guns
22 April 2010, 01:24
JCS271Setting a price on vintage guns
I am going to be selling a double rifle. The rifle was purchased from a large estate auction about 15yrs ago. I have researched a lot of the online sources, shops etc. over the past few years but have never found another one like it.
I understand that features, caliber, maker and condition are huge factors. I just wondered how you all determine value on older rifles, do you use some type of appraiser, send photos to shops? Are there references like the blue book for older guns. I am not interested in grinding out the last dollar on my gun, just establishing a reasonable fair market price. Any references would be appreciated.
P.S. If you have any thoughts off the top of your head, the rifle is a Thomas Bland 577 3" Nitro Proofed 90gr/650 bullet, Hammers, under lever. Locks up tight, bores excellent, wood is very good, no engraving, has been refinshed somewhere along the line. Also comes with 85 Kynoch fired cases,NEW RCBS die set, custom 650gr bullet mold from LBT.
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Just send it to Champlins, or someplace like it, on consignment. Georgie Boy will pretty much know what it will bring.
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22 April 2010, 07:47
Mike BrooksSend a PM to Cal Pappas here or at Nitro Express.. 600's are his favorite.
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22 April 2010, 07:59
mauser93Champlin: +1
22 April 2010, 08:08
BrettAKSCIThis is just a guess and registar it as nothing more, but ~25-35k. What year? +2 to Champlin and +1 to Cal.
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22 April 2010, 20:23
JCS271Thanks for the replies, I would like to do my own research if possible. I don't want to consign it before I try to sell it on my own, and I don't feel right getting info from a business and then not selling it through them.
I'll just keep researching.
P.S. I think it was made 1899/1900
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22 April 2010, 20:26
Mike BrooksDrop by Cal's website and ask him. He does appraisals.
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