1832 Springfield Musket and a .41 rim-fire Remington Mod 95 type 2 derringer

[Oldmanluther]

This is my first time posting, so please bear with me.

I have inherieted two relatively old fire arms since the passing of my Dad. I am trying to figure out their respective reasonable values as it is my intent to sell them. I haven't figured out the sell process being firearms, but I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

1) 1832 Springfield Musket with Bayonet. It has H & P on the firing cap. I have pictures if that will help.

2) Remington Model 95 .41 Cal Rimfire Derringer. From my research, I have learned it is a type two or 2nd variation with an estimated date of producton in the 1890's. It has bluing and there does not appear to be any broken hinges etc. To my Untrained eye, it looks pretty good! I also have a couple of dozen .41 bullets. On the firing end they are marked "P"


Problem 1 is i do not know too much about either and I want to get educated somewhat in them, especially if I am contemplating selling them.

Problem 2 - I reside in South Texas, which I don't know if that could pose a problem for me selling the pieces, especially given I don't know the process for firearms sales.

At any rate, I would like to determine what would be a fair/reasonable price for either or both and ultimately sell them.

So, any help from all of you experts on these pieces would be greatly appreciated. I will attach some pictures.

Thanks - Oldmanluther

 

[mgregg85]

I don't know about TX laws but gunbroker.com might be a good starting point to get a price estimate quickly. Just search for your gun, find one in similar condition and see what it is going for.

 

[hirundo82]

You'll get better answers if you post pictures.

Re: problem number 2, they're both (probably) made before 1898 and use non-fixed or obsolete ammunition. Either of those factors on their own mean they aren't legally firearms under Texas or federal law. You can sell them to anyone without any paperwork, and even ship them to someone in another state without having to go through a gun dealer.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

The process for selling firearms depends on who you want to sell them to and how old they are. As the firearms you listed would be considered antiques, and therefore are not subject to much regulation, you basically just need to collect payment, and ship them via UPS or you can exchange in person. There are no forms to fill out or registration or any of that baloney you see on TV.

 

[Jim K]

The Remington could be an antique, but since they made them up to 1935, the exact marking is important.

The percussion musket is an antique, but if the lockplate is marked 1832, it didn't start out as percussion and is probably a conversion from flintlock.

We need good pictures to go any further.

Jim

 

[Oldmanluther]

Pictures for the Springfield 1832 and Derringer

Here are a couple of pictures of the springfield 1832 markings, if that will help.

 

[Dr.Rob]

The P on your .41 cartridges probably stands for Peters.