Well, this is my introduction to the site, as I was refered here by a fellow motorcycle rider when I requested information about some antique firearms I inherited over the years. I did e-mail Paul Carella at [email protected] about them but figured it doesn't hurt to get the impressions of multiple people concerning these items. Afterall value is only really determined by what someone is willing to give you for said item.
I'll have to explore this site a bit more as time allows and see what else this place has. So far I like it.
Letter to [email protected] below:
Paul Carella,
I was refered to you on the site WWW.Thehighroad.org as someone who could assist me in my research on several firearms. I am trying to gain enough knowladge about these so I don't get ripped off when I try to sell them. Some have been easier to obtain information about than others. So I'll start with the hardest.
1. Is a 11 shot pinfire handgun. It has very nice scrolling on the gun, apparently ivory handle and six sided barrel. The only mark on it is a "T" with a star above it. I could not get a good picture of the mark but have a link to photos.
I have been given dates varying from 1790's to 1870's for it and values ranging from $100 to $1200. Othe photos or information available upon request.
2. Is a five shot colt 36 cal believed to be a police model, date unknown. It does state on the revolver pat Sept10th, 1850 and has a four digit SN. I am still trying to contact colt mfg archives to see what information they have on it. I would love to think it is the revolver that my Great, Great, "Great?" Uncle Thomas Heart Benton Sr. used in his dieing shoot out with Robert Calhoon. But family memories are too faded for that information. Again here are links to some photos.
3. is a NJ Trenton Musket with baonet. Self explanitory, just looking for what the reasonable price is.
4. Is a Amberg JC MOD 71/84 dated 1887. I have learned it was a mass production rifle leaving it little real value. Still I'd like a second opinion.
I appreciate your time and opinions on these firearms and am available to answer any further questions you might have concerning their condition or other particulars.
Thank you,
I'll have to explore this site a bit more as time allows and see what else this place has. So far I like it.
Letter to [email protected] below:
Paul Carella,
I was refered to you on the site WWW.Thehighroad.org as someone who could assist me in my research on several firearms. I am trying to gain enough knowladge about these so I don't get ripped off when I try to sell them. Some have been easier to obtain information about than others. So I'll start with the hardest.
1. Is a 11 shot pinfire handgun. It has very nice scrolling on the gun, apparently ivory handle and six sided barrel. The only mark on it is a "T" with a star above it. I could not get a good picture of the mark but have a link to photos.
I have been given dates varying from 1790's to 1870's for it and values ranging from $100 to $1200. Othe photos or information available upon request.
2. Is a five shot colt 36 cal believed to be a police model, date unknown. It does state on the revolver pat Sept10th, 1850 and has a four digit SN. I am still trying to contact colt mfg archives to see what information they have on it. I would love to think it is the revolver that my Great, Great, "Great?" Uncle Thomas Heart Benton Sr. used in his dieing shoot out with Robert Calhoon. But family memories are too faded for that information. Again here are links to some photos.
3. is a NJ Trenton Musket with baonet. Self explanitory, just looking for what the reasonable price is.
4. Is a Amberg JC MOD 71/84 dated 1887. I have learned it was a mass production rifle leaving it little real value. Still I'd like a second opinion.
I appreciate your time and opinions on these firearms and am available to answer any further questions you might have concerning their condition or other particulars.
Thank you,