The best way to determine actual value is to search the on-line auctions, such as www.gunbroker.com and www.auctionarms.com or even www.proxibid.com enter your details in the search and see what is selling and for how much. You can also search the archives and or sold items to get an idea of what your gun is selling for. Another place to look is The blue book of modern black powder values, available from www.midwayusa.com and www.bluebookpublications.com as well as many of the other hunting and firearm stores. That will give you an idea of the general value. Guns tend to have some regional value too, say a Thompson Center Seneca may be worth a bit more in the north east than in the mid west,and a Ruger old army may sell higher in the northwest than the east coast. Don't forget condition has allot to do with value, so compare apples to apples.
50-275 USD
No such thing. The last flintlock rifle of the US Military was the Springfield Model 1840. You need a hands on appraisal by a dealer in muzzleloaders.
Depending on EXACTLY what you have, condition, etc., it can range from a few hundred to multiple thousands.
The Thompson Contender with a serial number of 7000 was made in the year 1967. Thompson/Center Arms is a firearm company that is based in Rochester, New Hampshire
t/c contender serial number 308905
No such thing. The last flintlock rifle of the US military was the Springfield Model 1840. You need a hands on appraisal by a dealer in muzzleloaders.
No such thing. The last flintlock rifle of the US military was the Springfield Model 1840. You need a hands on appraisal by a dealer in muzzleloaders.
No way to tell from just the serial number.
The Thompson Center Hawkins model with serial number 105245 was manufactured in the early 1980s. Specifically, Thompson Center began production of the Hawkins model in 1974, and the serial number indicates it was produced during that period. For precise dating, you may need to consult Thompson Center's records or firearms experts.
50-500 uSD
The serial number of a Thompson Center Contender can help determine its year of manufacture, as the company has used specific serial number ranges for different production years. Generally, you can refer to Thompson Center's records or contact their customer service for precise information regarding a specific serial number. Additionally, various online resources and forums may provide tables correlating serial numbers to manufacture dates.
The Thompson Center Seneca with the serial number 22050 was likely manufactured in the early 1980s. Thompson Center Arms produced the Seneca model from 1970 until around 1985, and the specific serial number places it within that timeframe. For exact dating, you may want to consult Thompson Center's manufacturing records or reference materials.