bsparker
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Is there an appropriate forum to get info on estimated value of a firearm?
Depending on the brand, but there are Colt, S&W (2), Ruger, Glock and many more forums out there. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here who might be able to help. One of the best ways is to go to the big auction sites like Gun Broker and see what a like firearm is selling for. Keep in mind that certain guns will sell better depending on where you are as well. Post what you have here with some pictures and I'm betting there is at least a few who know enough about your particular gun to get you close.
It’s also relative to location unless you’re selling on an auction site.
You are treading on thin ice turning that quantity over unless you are a FFL holder.Like anything market goes up and down. Some items are trending and others are seeing price drops. Major auctions like RIA and Morphy will almost always see higher sale prices on good pieces. They simply have the captive audience, but there are auction fees associated with that.
I look at what things are selling for on gunbroker (not what people are asking). In the last three years or so I’ve had about 100 guns pass through my hands to turn for a profit as a hobby.
Often times items aren’t worth what people are paying, if enough people ask inflated prices, that is the new value. It’s worth what you are willing to pay. This are only my observations
Yes: Gunbroker completed auctions.Is there an appropriate forum to get info on estimated value of a firearm?
You are treading on thin ice turning that quantity over unless you are a FFL holder.
Interesting thread here...... As I just sold my 1917 B.S.A. built #1 Mk III Lee-Enfield last month at a local auction house in their early gun & military auction. I know what area of the country you are in will be the main factor in value. Mine was rebuilt by the Australians in the 1950's according to the new serial number they gave it along with a new barrel and some nice wood. The auctioneer got $475. for it and $50. for the bayonet & scabbard which was sold separately on their recommendation (realize more money that way). I felt it was a fair price for a decent gun around here, and based on that and what I see here; the O.P.'s 1918 Lee-Enfield should be about a $400. gun (?) although it's in northern Virginia and I don't know how prices run there. Here's the one I just sold. I miss it already but I'm retired and it's "thin the herd" time. After the 20% commission I got a check for $420. View attachment 866900 View attachment 866906 View attachment 866907 View attachment 866914
Is there an appropriate forum to get info on estimated value of a firearm?