How do you value a old firearm

[Steve22]

Anyone know a good resource for old firearms? I have a few my grandfather left behind and would like to know the value of them.

 

[~ZENAS~]

How old? I use the blue book of gun values for most pricing questions I have. Post the information on the guns here (or shoot me a private message) and I can try to help you with values. Pictures will also help determine condition.

 

[RangerTim]

I use a combination of Blue Book, forums, and other websites. I have found that while Blue Book is usually fairly accurate, occasionally it can be WAY off of what actual market value is. Forums usually have one or members that are big C&R guys that are a great resource for determining value. I've also reached out to sites like oldguns.net that specialize in collector stuff and the admins were very helpful.


Like T.L., I'd be happy to share whatever knowledge I have based on the guns you have. Good Luck!

 

[~ZENAS~]

Agreed. The blue book is a starting point. I often search completed sales on gunbroker.com for another indication of what things actually sell for in the market.