madcat6183 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Inherited a few new guns this weekend, curious how you go about getting them appraised? 2 police issue 38 specials, same gun, just 2 of them, in great shape. Look to be older think he said like early to mid 1900's. 1 US issue Riot Gun, don't see any other markings, just the "US" stamped on it, short barrel 12g. 1 Ithaca 12g with both barrels 1 Winchester 22 semi auto 1 rough 22 pistol, wouldn't fire it, but may see if getting it restored would be worth it. They are technically our kids, from my FIL but for the time being they are ours. Just curious of value's, would never consider selling them as they have been in the family for years. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I check approximate value by searching on www.gunsamerica.com, or just call your insurance agent to see if you need an additional rider on your home owners. They should have a list of higher value guns(but I'm in Texas, so it may just be a Texas thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Need model numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) holy crap. Be very cautious about moving a US marked military shotgun. Some of those are very valued and very hard to find. Look closer. There should be a manufacturer marking somewhere. Edit: I use Gun Blue Book for pricing. Just be honest about the condition. At some point it doesn't matter whether or not an old firearm actually works. Edited May 27, 2015 by ReconRat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 holy crap. Be very cautious about moving a US marked military shotgun. Some of those are very valued and very hard to find. Look closer. There should be a manufacturer marking somewhere. Edit: I use Gun Blue Book for pricing. Just be honest about the condition. At some point it doesn't matter whether or not an old firearm actually works.Yeah, there isn't. I looked it over hardcore last night. I DID find some serial numbers, all matching, but couldn't find ANYTHING on a maker. I will check again tonight. So you're saying I probably need to get that one checked out pretty close then. It's in pristine condition too, definitely 100% original and was told it functions. Does that mean I can't use it for HD in the basement safe? Cuz that was going to be our SHTF and we're in the basement shotty. Man that means I HAVE to buy another gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Likely one of these http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_individual_weapons_of_the_U.S._Armed_Forces#Shotguns US Military Shotguns - Out of service/Canceled[edit]Ithaca Model 37 (pump-action 12 gauge)Pancor Jackhammer (gas-operated 12 gauge)Remington 7188 (full-auto 12 gauge) (Navy SEALs)Remington Model 10 (pump-action 12 gauge)Remington Model 11 (semi-automatic 12 gauge)Remington Model 31 (pump-action 12 gauge)Springfield Model 1881 Forager (20 gauge)Stevens Model 520-30 (pump-action 12 gauge)Stevens Model 620 (pump-action 12 gauge)Winchester 1200 (pump-action 12 gauge)Winchester Model 1912 (pump-action 12 gauge)Winchester Model 1897 (pump-action 12 gauge)CAWS entrants, specifically HK CAWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 take it to Pawn Stars. Don't have to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 take it to Pawn Stars. Don't have to sell it.Rick probably knows a guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Rick probably knows a guy...I know a guy that knows Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I know a guy that knows RickHaha.My wife has a client that works security at the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) A decent HD short barrel shotgun shouldn't cost more than 250-300. Saw a 5 shot Stevens on discount last week. edit: Does the shotgun have a bayonet lug. Is it parkerized or blued. As a "for instance". A WWI Remington model 10 trench gun is worth 12,500 to 14,000. Edited May 28, 2015 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Most military shotguns had the flaming bomb ordnance marking with the US marking. Or a "P" marking. Very few shotguns had only the US marking. Where is the marking located. Where is the serial number located. And if possible, how long is the barrel. Edited May 28, 2015 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Yeah trust me, I don't care about buying a new g*n, especially a 200 12gauge like I already have lol. No bayonet lug, and I didn't get to look too hard last night. Safe arrives today so when I move them into that I will try to get more info and a serial number. If this thing is worth that kinda cash or anything close I need to let my FIL know right away because his wife just went through a double breast removal, is currently in chemo and radiation both and only the 4th case of whatever breast cancer she has in the whole world. Something about how aggressive and location, don't know much about it, but she went from 185lbs to 95lbs in less than 60 days, kinda creepy. Thanks guys, I will definitely get more info tonight when I move them. Someone sent me a text with a blue book and said to just get him info and he'll look them up, OR Rocks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Blue book is nice I guess but, just like cars, it's never accurate. Anything is only worth what someone will pay. That being said, what Dale and I do as well as most any other FFL that buys guns does is look each up on Armslist, Gunbroker and one other local site of your choosing, which ever site is appropriate to the gun. Then average the 3 prices. Armslist gets you the going asking price, Gunbroker gets you the final selling price. Gets you real prices that people are actually paying, not what a book suggests one might pay. Edited May 29, 2015 by MidgetTodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Apparently you've never been to a gun show before I guess. I don't think I've ever walked through a show with something I wanted to trade or sell without someone pulling out a BBoGV. Now, you're right about market driving the prices but again it doesn't appear you've ever held one of these books and thumbed through it. The prices are updated in each edition so every release is current with the market. Good luck also finding the exact gun you're looking up information on in the exact same condition. They don't call it the gun bible for nothing. The thing is...the BBoGV has just about every gun ever made in it. Good luck finding something rare for sale on one of those sites when you want to get a rough price for one. Any resource is a good resource...online, books, etc. I just prefer to go to one book for everything instead of 3 online sites. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) yeah, the Blue Book is more for identifying. And a first rough estimate. At least for me. Even then, I've seen many firearms that aren't in Blue Book. Either a distinct variation, custom factory work, or something foreign that never made it to the USA. (Military personnel are known for bringing back all sorts of strange stuff.) Don't get too excited about real high values. Chances are the shottie is in the 400-800 range. Maybe a notch higher. Unless it turns out to be something of limited numbers or great demand. But you never know... edit: lack of a bayonet lug takes it down lower right away. And blued instead of parkerized probably further. There were a lot of shotgun contracts. I'm leaning toward some sort of WWII surplus. Edited May 29, 2015 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Military surplus: the people who brought you the "slinky." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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