Snowdog
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Earlier in Legal, I posted about a family friend who sought assistance selling some firearms and ammunition.
It turns out that there weren't many firearms but there was a substantial amount of ammunition, both commercial and military (around 12k rounds) as well as a wealth of reloading components and perhaps a couple thousand reloads.
There were 5 firearms of which I purchased 3 (two 1895 Nagant revolvers and a Luger in 7.63) as well as all the ammunition, reloading components and firearm accessories (I plan to pull the reloads for their components).
This leaves two firearms that I have little knowledge as to the monetary value. We agreed that an online auction site was the best way to go. I'd like to set a reserve on these two firearms and just see if they sell. I just need to have a ballpark figure if possible. Perhaps some here have some ideas.
The first firearm is "The American Eagle Tribute Thompson" that his deceased friend purchased in 2013, number 10 of 300. Included is all the paperwork (Certificate of Authenticity, bill of sale, etc) and though he also has the original cardboard box for it, it has been tastefully placed in a display case along with 3 stick magazines and a drum magazine (all marked Thompson). I believe this rifle has been fired very little if at all. I'll attempt to attach photos below.
The other rifle is a K98 from Michelle's Mausers, also in a desplay case along with various things such as a knife and bayonet. It also appears to have been unfired.
I doubt he will be able to recoup the amount from either rifle that his friend invested into them. However, something close I'm sure would be nice.
Any help would be appreciated. If any additional info is needed, I'll try to obtain it.
Thanks in advance.
It turns out that there weren't many firearms but there was a substantial amount of ammunition, both commercial and military (around 12k rounds) as well as a wealth of reloading components and perhaps a couple thousand reloads.
There were 5 firearms of which I purchased 3 (two 1895 Nagant revolvers and a Luger in 7.63) as well as all the ammunition, reloading components and firearm accessories (I plan to pull the reloads for their components).
This leaves two firearms that I have little knowledge as to the monetary value. We agreed that an online auction site was the best way to go. I'd like to set a reserve on these two firearms and just see if they sell. I just need to have a ballpark figure if possible. Perhaps some here have some ideas.
The first firearm is "The American Eagle Tribute Thompson" that his deceased friend purchased in 2013, number 10 of 300. Included is all the paperwork (Certificate of Authenticity, bill of sale, etc) and though he also has the original cardboard box for it, it has been tastefully placed in a display case along with 3 stick magazines and a drum magazine (all marked Thompson). I believe this rifle has been fired very little if at all. I'll attempt to attach photos below.
The other rifle is a K98 from Michelle's Mausers, also in a desplay case along with various things such as a knife and bayonet. It also appears to have been unfired.
I doubt he will be able to recoup the amount from either rifle that his friend invested into them. However, something close I'm sure would be nice.
Any help would be appreciated. If any additional info is needed, I'll try to obtain it.
Thanks in advance.
