"Kill" gun values...

[Anmut]

I had an excellent opportunity to add a 66-1 service revolver to my collection. According to the retired trooper that sold it, the gun has a confirmed kill on it. He told me the story - no reason not to believe him as he wasn't asking anymore for the gun because of it.

So the question is - how much "value" (for insurance purposes) does something like that add?

Yeah I know it's a pretty dark subject - however this baby is a one of a kind.

 

[MtnCreek]

If it's the pistol that was used to shoot Oswald, a lot! If it was used to shoot some crackhead robbing the quicky-mart, none IMO.

 

[19-3Ben]

If it's the pistol that was used to shoot Oswald, a lot! If it was used to shoot some crackhead robbing the quicky-mart, none IMO.

Bingo. And I'll add that even if it's connected to a historically significant kill (ie. Jack Ruby's gun, the Walther that Hitler used to shoot himself, the gun used to shoot Wild Bill while he played poker, etc...) it would need to have really good provenance to connect it with that event.

"Joe blow says he shot a guy with this gun," isn't going to add any value.

 

[Anmut]

Makes sense. And I suppose the value is always in the eye of the beholder as well. Either way I'm not going to see another one of these... well probably ever, so I'll pay a little more to insure it.

 

[MtnCreek]

the Walther that Hitler used to shoot himself

If they'll get serious with the sanctions, maybe Vlad will put it on gunbroker.

 

[dogtown tom]

Buy the gun, not the story........

Anmut I had an excellent opportunity to add a 66-1 service revolver to my collection. According to the retired trooper that sold it, the gun has a confirmed kill on it. He told me the story - no reason not to believe him as he wasn't asking anymore for the gun because of it.

So the question is - how much "value" (for insurance purposes) does something like that add?

Would you pay more for a Remington 700 that killed seven deer than a Remington 700 that only killed one? Of course not.

Would you pay more for a Glock used in a suicide? Of course not.

Yeah I know it's a pretty dark subject - however this baby is a one of a kind.

No, it's not, there were several thousand Model 66-1's manufactured.

 

[USAF_Vet]

But it is one of a kind, it has a unique serial number.

Edit to keep on topic:
No, generally a run of the mill firearm with a 'kill' isn't going to be worth any more than the same gun without it. Unless, as mentioned, said kill is of historic significance. In fact, some guns have actually been sold for less because they've been used to take a life, suicide guns in particular.

 

[JN01]

Does it have a notch in the grip?

 

[1KPerDay]

So the question is - how much "value" (for insurance purposes) does something like that add?

Why would you think it would add value?

Or perhaps I should rephrase: If you think it adds value, pay him more.

 

[oldbear]

I had an excellent opportunity to add a 66-1 service revolver to my collection. According to the retired trooper that sold it, the gun has a confirmed kill on it. He told me the story - no reason not to believe him as he wasn't asking anymore for the gun because of it.

So the question is - how much "value" (for insurance purposes) does something like that add?

Yeah I know it's a pretty dark subject - however this baby is a one of a kind.

NONE!!!!!!!!

It is not one of a kind, there are Hundreds if not more of like service weapons out there, that were used to take a human life.

I also think it's a little strange to be so enamored with this.

 

[Walkalong]

It would add zero value for me. It's a gun, I'll use it as one. Besides, sellers can tell any story they want about a weapon, doesn't mean it's true.

Added value?

 

[forindooruseonly]

I think you'll find it adds value to kids who are easily impressed or don't know any better.

There are a surprising amount of guns with "kills" on them. They're not unique, special or even rare.

The 66 is a fine gun, enjoy it for what it is, not the situation it was used in.

 

[CajunBass]

Buy the gun. Not the story.

 

[BullfrogKen]

I think that makes a nice closing post.