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Inherited Handguns from My Gun Collector Dad
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oldestdaughter
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thank you, will order some today. Dad has most in their own cases, do I still need gun socks?
oldestdaughter
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I posted a link to my album...they are all there. Thanks!
medalguy
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Very sorry to read of your dad's passing. Keep his memory close to your heart, as I'm sure you will.
Just a note to all the members of this board: Guys, this is the #1 reason to list all your guns for your family. What you have, make and model, caliber, notes about condition, barrel length, accessories, and so forth, and ESPECIALLY THE VALUE!! I have done all this, as well as notes about which child should get which guns. It's difficult for our families to figure all this out after we're gone.
Do something nice for your family, and take some time very soon to list everything in your collection.
Just a note to all the members of this board: Guys, this is the #1 reason to list all your guns for your family. What you have, make and model, caliber, notes about condition, barrel length, accessories, and so forth, and ESPECIALLY THE VALUE!! I have done all this, as well as notes about which child should get which guns. It's difficult for our families to figure all this out after we're gone.
Do something nice for your family, and take some time very soon to list everything in your collection.
oldestdaughter
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Amen! It has been a nightmare. We are literally drawing for the long guns as it has caused alot of family conflict. Now I got this up here....come on guys, tell me about the handguns. What is special, not etc., and I will print it out. I am going to make info cards on each. You all are the experts, like Dad. I am interested in the 14 and 18 for some reason I cannot explain.
Ok, experts, I hope I see some emails today
Ok, experts, I hope I see some emails today
sgt127
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The "value" of some guns is very fluid. I believe the engraved Walther PP my dad brought back from Germany after he took over the Walther factory (Uh, not all by himself) has more sentimental value to ME than even its considerable intrinsic value would be to someone else.
And, little subtle differences in guns can have a dramatic affect on thier value. A stamp in a cetain place, an unusual caliber or barrel length, a variation in the finish, the original grips, the percentage of original finish remaining etc. It is almost impossible to definitively put a price tag on almost any gun...they are worth exactly what someone else is willing to pay for that one gun at the moment it happens to be for sale.
That being said, if you start searching Gunbroker or Gunsamerica, you can see what the auctions end at and get a pretty good idea of the value of that particular type of gun in the current marketplace.
I will look over your Photobucket when I get a chance and give you some rough ideas of what they would likely be worth in my opinion, but, thats all it is, a rough idea. Even geographical differences can hugely impact gun prices. California prices are dramatically higher than Texas prices. And, what gun is "hot" right now in the gun market.
Every gun you have on thier, somewhere, there is a collector that collects THAT style of gun, it would be worth more to him. I like Pythons, I own one, but, somewhere there is somebody that has vastly more knowledge of Pythons than I ever dreamed and, may desperatly need "THAT" gun to finish thier collection...To me, if I can find a good deal on a Python, I would pick it up, but, I pass up Pythons all the time...
Best of luck to you. Don't crack under family pressure, I went through this when my mom died and had to send relatives packing, with empty U-Hauls back to the east coast because they pissed me off..
And, little subtle differences in guns can have a dramatic affect on thier value. A stamp in a cetain place, an unusual caliber or barrel length, a variation in the finish, the original grips, the percentage of original finish remaining etc. It is almost impossible to definitively put a price tag on almost any gun...they are worth exactly what someone else is willing to pay for that one gun at the moment it happens to be for sale.
That being said, if you start searching Gunbroker or Gunsamerica, you can see what the auctions end at and get a pretty good idea of the value of that particular type of gun in the current marketplace.
I will look over your Photobucket when I get a chance and give you some rough ideas of what they would likely be worth in my opinion, but, thats all it is, a rough idea. Even geographical differences can hugely impact gun prices. California prices are dramatically higher than Texas prices. And, what gun is "hot" right now in the gun market.
Every gun you have on thier, somewhere, there is a collector that collects THAT style of gun, it would be worth more to him. I like Pythons, I own one, but, somewhere there is somebody that has vastly more knowledge of Pythons than I ever dreamed and, may desperatly need "THAT" gun to finish thier collection...To me, if I can find a good deal on a Python, I would pick it up, but, I pass up Pythons all the time...
Best of luck to you. Don't crack under family pressure, I went through this when my mom died and had to send relatives packing, with empty U-Hauls back to the east coast because they pissed me off..
oldestdaughter
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Thanks!
Well, the value is definitely fluid. I am more interested in what makes them special, from a gun collectors eye... is it the age, history, brand, make.... I know, sounds like psychology here. Value is in the eyes of the beholder, ... however, I am going to write up rough estimates, not for sale, but for crazy kids like me, that perhaps they too will wonder.
For instance, the ruger, commercial 1920... I have read on it, and it is pretty rare, I think. It is also a lefty, which is cool. So I will add that to what I have on it. I actually just print some of this stuff out You guys on these sites KNOW guns. I am amazed..... Dad was like that.
Thanks again.
Jeannie
Well, the value is definitely fluid. I am more interested in what makes them special, from a gun collectors eye... is it the age, history, brand, make.... I know, sounds like psychology here. Value is in the eyes of the beholder, ... however, I am going to write up rough estimates, not for sale, but for crazy kids like me, that perhaps they too will wonder.
For instance, the ruger, commercial 1920... I have read on it, and it is pretty rare, I think. It is also a lefty, which is cool. So I will add that to what I have on it. I actually just print some of this stuff out
You guys on these sites KNOW guns. I am amazed..... Dad was like that. Thanks again.
Jeannie
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Those are some very nice guns in the photos. I'm glad you have them "home" now.
So, when are you going to shoot them?? We need a range report!
So, when are you going to shoot them?? We need a range report!
oldestdaughter
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Well, must buy safe and must buy amo Then must find time.... It is getting nice here so I plan to take them out in the next couple of weeks. Did you notice anything not mentioned before?
Then must find time.... It is getting nice here so I plan to take them out in the next couple of weeks. Did you notice anything not mentioned before?
Tusker10mm
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Just a note
Oldest daughter: So very sorry for your loss. Plenty of good advice has been already given I can only add. Go to the drugstore and buy a old fashion BRISTLE shaving brush ( not the nylon or plastic kind). Go to a local gunstore and buy a can of SHEATH, or nowdays I think it is called "BARRICADE", BY BIRCHWOOD CASEY. A short spray on the brush, then 'dust down' all the firearms reall good. I keep my brushes in a small plasic container, bristles up that Crystal Light came in. Also please see a post here on this.
http://www.smithandwessonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14874
Oldest daughter: So very sorry for your loss. Plenty of good advice has been already given I can only add. Go to the drugstore and buy a old fashion BRISTLE shaving brush ( not the nylon or plastic kind). Go to a local gunstore and buy a can of SHEATH, or nowdays I think it is called "BARRICADE", BY BIRCHWOOD CASEY. A short spray on the brush, then 'dust down' all the firearms reall good. I keep my brushes in a small plasic container, bristles up that Crystal Light came in. Also please see a post here on this.
http://www.smithandwessonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14874
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