value would depend on overall condition. a picture might show that.............
I bought one in decent condition a few days ago for $100. The stock was in good condition, the receiver needed bluing touchup, and the triggerguard needed buffed and reblued
100-500 USD or so
Well it depends on the condition, if it is a long gun or a carbine , or has the saddle ring on the left side. which would be the most valuble. if the rifle is not reblued or the stocks redone and is about 95% condition some collector might pay as high as $800.
serial #3435968 was made in January, 1943 and the value can go from $200-700 Depending on condition. Sporterized, reblued, bad barrel or stock condition,are at the bottom of the barrel as far as price.
Check the stampings for buffing or rounding.
The reblue, even if factory, destroyed any collector value. As a shooter, it's worth about 100-300 USD, depending on how good the reblue is.
Depends on originality and condition. Could easily be worth into the thousands of dollars if absolutely original and in collectable condition. If it has been modified or reblued, value drops under $500 fast. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Can you hear me crying? What could have been a $1000+ gun is now probably worth about $250 (more or less).
The "byf" marking indicates your P38 was actually made by Mauser. Serial numbers ran in blocks of 10000. After the number 10000 was reached the number sequence was repeated but with an "a" suffix added. Subsequently when each block of 10000 was completed the suffix incremented to the next letter, "b", "c", "d", etc. Your suffix is "p". The "43" normally would mean the pistol was made in 1943, however your serial number implies the pistol was made in January 1944, apparently with a leftover 43 dated slide. You have not provided enough information to give an accurate opinion of value. Does it have matching serial numbers? Has it been reblued? Condition is all important when considering value. Some use the grading scale of excellent, very good, good, fair and poor. Assuming yours is "good", that is has matching serial numbers and original finish, I would speculate your's may be worth in the neighborhood of $450 to $500. If you would like a more comprehensive opinion on value, I suggest you post your question with pictures on p38forum.com. Best regards Marc
That is a very early gun in one of the original calibers for that model. Value is dependant upon originality, condition, and any special order features. Could range from $350 (badly rusted/broken/poorly reblued) to well over $1000 for fine condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
the 1911pistols have increased over the years. value depends on overall condition. your 1911 Colt was made in 1919. If you look up 1911's in Gunbroker. com, you will find condition and prices.
Yes, especially if it is a collectors item type of fire arm.