Antique long gun appraisal in MD?

Steve973 · February 26th, 2012, 09:31 PM

My father has an old .410 shotgun and an old .22 and he would like to know what they are worth. Are there any good places in MD to take them and have them appraised?

august1410 · February 26th, 2012, 09:33 PM

If you can post pictures here, there are plenty of knowledgeable folks who can give you some sort of value.

WeaponsCollector · February 26th, 2012, 09:36 PM

www.baltimoreshow.com
If you do go to a show, just beware of people trying to buy them from you.

travistheone · February 26th, 2012, 09:37 PM

duffys on falls rd has a educated appraiser, but unless you are interested in selling or trading them in the appraisal isn't free

Steve973 · February 26th, 2012, 11:13 PM

He is interested in selling them, but interest only results in a sale if the deal is good enough for him. If the guy's offer is too low and my dad doesn't want to sell, does he get charged for the appraisal at that point?

Jimbob2.0 · February 26th, 2012, 11:17 PM

I would do a few gunbroker searches first, that is a good indication of high market price. Gunbroker has a good "past sales" feature too.

A good cheap first step and better than shelling out dollars for an appraiser until you know you have something worth appraising!

rfawcs · March 3rd, 2012, 12:12 PM

I've used these guys in the past. Reasonable fees. Gun shop is downstairs.

Potomac Trading Antique Guns and Lionel Trains
3608 University Boulevard (West), Kensington, Maryland 20895-2120
301-949-5656 or 301-949-4000

As they said, I would search gunbroker or gunsamerica for a price range before paying for an appraisal, although an appraisal is useful for insurance purposes.

Ab_Normal · March 3rd, 2012, 12:27 PM

What are they? What markings are on them. Post up some info and we can give you an idea of what to expect and where to go.

FYI - most dealers are only going to give you a midrange percentage of their retail value. They have to make a living you know.

Russ D · March 3rd, 2012, 12:51 PM

I'm guessing there are a few guys on here that will give you as good an appraisal as you could get paying someone else to do.

lee2 · March 3rd, 2012, 06:50 PM

info in the guns would be helpful as well as photos.

February 26th, 2012, 09:31 PM	#1
Steve973 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Howard County Posts: 91	Antique long gun appraisal in MD? My father has an old .410 shotgun and an old .22 and he would like to know what they are worth. Are there any good places in MD to take them and have them appraised?

February 26th, 2012, 09:36 PM	#3
WeaponsCollector Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern MD Posts: 7,533 Images: 32	www.baltimoreshow.com If you do go to a show, just beware of people trying to buy them from you. __________________ Schools and shopping malls are easy targets for terrorists and other insane killers. It's time we understand this simple fact and encourage good citizens to be prepared and capable of protecting themselves and others in such places. 90% of polls are biased and agenda-driven, easily manipulated based on who's involved and how the questions are worded. Makes for great propaganda.

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March 3rd, 2012, 12:27 PM	#8
Ab_Normal Ab_member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Carroll County Posts: 5,961	What are they? What markings are on them. Post up some info and we can give you an idea of what to expect and where to go. FYI - most dealers are only going to give you a midrange percentage of their retail value. They have to make a living you know. __________________ "No single law, no set of laws can eliminate evil from the world or prevent every senseless act of violence in our society." obama addressing a Sandy Hook memorial service 12/16/2012 “There are enough laws on the books by Congress that are very clear in terms of how we have to enforce our immigration system that for me to simply, through executive order, ignore those congressional mandates, would not conform with my appropriate role as president.” Barrack Obama 3/28/11 from cnsnews.com

March 3rd, 2012, 12:51 PM	#9
Russ D Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 10,042 Images: 3	I'm guessing there are a few guys on here that will give you as good an appraisal as you could get paying someone else to do. __________________ They say the world has become too complex for simple answers. They are wrong. There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right. - Reagan

February 26th, 2012, 09:33 PM	#2
august1410 Forty-Five Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 17,061 Images: 23	If you can post pictures here, there are plenty of knowledgeable folks who can give you some sort of value.

February 26th, 2012, 11:13 PM	#5
Steve973 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Howard County Posts: 91	He is interested in selling them, but interest only results in a sale if the deal is good enough for him. If the guy's offer is too low and my dad doesn't want to sell, does he get charged for the appraisal at that point?

February 26th, 2012, 11:17 PM	#6
Jimbob2.0 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9,146 Images: 3	I would do a few gunbroker searches first, that is a good indication of high market price. Gunbroker has a good "past sales" feature too. A good cheap first step and better than shelling out dollars for an appraiser until you know you have something worth appraising!

March 3rd, 2012, 12:12 PM	#7
rfawcs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 52	I've used these guys in the past. Reasonable fees. Gun shop is downstairs. Potomac Trading Antique Guns and Lionel Trains 3608 University Boulevard (West), Kensington, Maryland 20895-2120 301-949-5656 or 301-949-4000 As they said, I would search gunbroker or gunsamerica for a price range before paying for an appraisal, although an appraisal is useful for insurance purposes.

March 3rd, 2012, 06:50 PM	#10
lee2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,603	info in the guns would be helpful as well as photos. __________________ "I wish i was a gunsmith, cus gunsmiths are so cool. They always know the answer, and never play the fool." -Richard Bachman

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