Antique long gun appraisal in MD?

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  • Steve973

    Enthusiast
    Feb 7, 2012
    92
    Howard County
    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?
     

    Steve973

    Enthusiast
    Feb 7, 2012
    92
    Howard County
    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

    Ultimate Member
    Feb 20, 2008
    16,600
    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

    Si Se Pwodway
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 15, 2008
    687
    Waldorf, MD
    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

    Ab_member
    Feb 2, 2010
    8,613
    Carroll County
    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

    Ultimate Member
    Nov 10, 2008
    12,029
    Sykesville
    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.
     

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