answersLogoWhite

0

So you have this firearm you want to ask about the value of. How much is it worth? Here are some things that gun collectors and shooters and other gun hobbyists would want to know:

Manufacturer / Make Is it a Colt, a Marlin, etc? Who made it?

Importer or Distributor: Sometimes it's not easy to tell who made a foreign gun that has been imported. The name on the gun may be the importer or distributor instead of the manufacturer. Okay, so tell us that name. It is F.I.E.? Century Arms? Samco?

Model Number: As a substitute for a detailed description of the gun, if you can find the model number this will tell us a lot. For example, a S&W model 29 is a .44 magnum revolver. If you just tell us you have a S&W (Smith and Wesson) but don't mention the model number, then I can't tell anything about the gun's frame size, or caliber, or type of action.

Caliber: The best way to describe the caliber is to read it as it is marked on the barrel or action of the gun itself. Don't just say ".22" because we might not know if you have a .22LR or a .22 magnum. If the gun is marked ".380 auto" make sure to call it that, don't drop the zero and call it a ".38 auto" because your 5th grade math teacher taught you that the zero is meaningless if it's after the decimal point and not followed by any other numbers. On gun calibers, all the zeros and decimal points matter.

Model Name: Some guns don't have a model number, but they have a name. Some have both. Sometimes you need both to properly identify a gun, other times the name is unique for a specific model number. For example, a Ruger "Bearcat" doesn't need a model number too. But High Standard made a bunch of different guns marked "Military" and "Supermatic." So for those, use both the name and model number if there is one.

Description: Even among guns of a certain make and model, there may be differences in barrel length, finish, sights, grips, and other features. So mention these things. Using the example above, you could say you have a S&W Model 29 with a 6" barrel, bright nickel plating, with handsome brown wooden grips that have grooves for your fingers.

Serial Number: If you don't want to tell the whole world what the full serial number is, how about typing all except the last two digits and then use a couple of X's as substitutes for the numbers or letters you left out.

For example, if your S&W model 10 revolver has serial number C910616, you could publish it as "C9106XX". This will help S&W collectors narrow down the year or years during which your gun was made.

Condition: This can be difficult for beginners and people who are not used to grading and classifying firearms by condition. But don't let that stop you from telling us what you can. You can picture what the gun looked like when it was brand-new, right? So tell us how it is different from how it looked back then. If there are rust spots in a few places, mention that. If the blued finish is worn off and shiny metal (or dull brown colored metal) is showing in some areas, say so. If there are any scratches on the metal parts or big dents on the wood parts, or if any of the plastic parts are cracked, mention that.

Thanks! Good luck.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the value of a 12 gauge Remington model 870 in good condition?

That depends on many factors. When the gun was made, finish, length of barrel, choke are all things that can affect the value.


What factors affect the value of a crop?

How abundant is the crop.


What factors affect the value of a cities location?

site and situation


What factors contribute to the loudness of a gun?

The loudness of a gun is primarily influenced by factors such as the type of ammunition used, the size of the gun, the barrel length, and the amount of gunpowder in the cartridge. Additionally, the environment in which the gun is fired, such as indoors or outdoors, can also affect the perceived loudness.


What is the value of 20G Nitro lefever gun?

The value of ANY gun is based on 3 factors- exact MAKE, MODEL, and CONDITION. You gave us ONE of the THREE factors we need. There were several models of the Lefever shotgun- value may range from $100 to $900. You will need a "hands-on" appraisal to determine actual value.


What aspect of a city does not affect its value?

The ethnicity or cultural background of its residents does not directly affect the value of a city as value is more influenced by economic factors, infrastructure, amenities, and overall quality of life.


What effect do interest rates have on the calculation of future and present value How does the length of time affect future and present value How do these two factors correlate?

What effect do interest rates have on the calculation of future and present value, how does the length of time affect future and present value, how do these two factors correlate.


How much would a 44 army and navy black powder gun worth hand gun?

It all depends on if it was an original or reproduction gun. How old is it, who made it, what condition is it in? All these are factors in determining its value. Without this information it's value cannot be determined.


What is the value of a Stevens 16 gauge pump shot gun?

That depends on the model number, age, and condition. All of those will significantly affect the value.


What is the value of browning over under serial 16804py1g3?

Used gun value is driven by several factors. Condition, model, point of sale, are a few. Go to a used gun site like gunbroker.com and compare.


Value of B99 Browning Trap Gun Pigeon Grade?

Too many factors based on condition to value. Typically $400-800 used Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal


Fire arms does it affect the value if the gun is reblued?

Yes, especially if it is a collectors item type of fire arm.