Hoarder recently passed away.....

rwbow1969 · Mar 22, 2015

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

jmike1487 · Mar 22, 2015

Interested in s&w revolvers.

AssMan · Mar 22, 2015

Very interested in the '97 trench gun and Nickle Python.

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K.C.Dean · Mar 22, 2015

Condolences to the family!

MLO9 · Mar 22, 2015

Sorry for your and the family's loss.

That's an impressive collection.

If there's an auction or private sale of indvidual items; please let us know.

smokering · Mar 22, 2015

RIP. Great taste, hope he enjoyed many years collecting such a fine selection.

BlackBart · Mar 22, 2015

Just plain WOW! :shocked2:

If one ask "how much" they probably cannot buy......... I OTOH have a bag fulla change, American! :thumbsup:

Johnthetoolguy · Mar 22, 2015

In the 80's I had a good collection of Second Generation Black Powder Colts. I sold off a few of them (which was a mistake). :sad20:

I see in the pic what MIGHT be a Colt Second Gen 1860 Army in Stainless. I had one I sold and wish I had back.
I would be interested in that, if that is in fact what it is (and any other BP Colts).

ROBAR35 · Mar 22, 2015

Prayers to you and the family for the passing
As for the collection sweet mother of god! :bowdown:

lee2 · Mar 22, 2015

ok i have $10k, will that do it? :innocent0

El_flasko · Mar 22, 2015

Sorry for your loss.

Docster · Mar 22, 2015

namrelio said:
Did the person hoard other items besides guns?

Lionel trains with pieces in unopened boxes, vintage pinball machines (commercial types), I saw an original Space Invaders game, 2 old slot machines from Nevada ($.50 and $0.05). Like a true hoarder there's so much of so much. His kids haven't gotten through much of his house yet, just most of the firearms and some of the bigger gaming machines. They discovered the train stuff the day I was there.

Docster · Mar 22, 2015

bossmanpj said:
Is the trench gun clone in the bottom of the winchester picture one of the Norinco clones? If so and It is for sale let me know. I've always wanted one of those.

A gun appraiser that was there to document items for estate purposes says it was not a clone. He should me the markings including the ordnance mark. Of all the guns, there was only 5-10 that were junk like rusted H & R's; 3 Norinco SKS's NIB. The rest were all top stuff including the 3 M1 Carbines and unopened drum mags for his Thompson.....

dieselfarmboy · Mar 22, 2015

MMMMM rusted SKS you say...... :innocent0

Boom Boom · Mar 22, 2015

You should sell these at auction. You'll get an excellent return for the family with the least effort in minimum time. You've got more than enough premium firearms for an entire auction. A good auctioneer should be able to attract a large crowd of collectors with big wallets.

BlackBart · Mar 22, 2015

Boom Boom said:
You should sell these at auction. You'll get an excellent return for the family with the least effort in minimum time. You've got more than enough premium firearms for an entire auction. A good auctioneer should be able to attract a large crowd of collectors with big wallets.

Yup AND it's all gone in a day. The hoarder had some serous bucks. :cool:

PharaohF4 · Mar 22, 2015

Docster said:
Lionel trains with pieces in unopened boxes, vintage pinball machines (commercial types), I saw an original Space Invaders game, 2 old slot machines from Nevada ($.50 and $0.05). Like a true hoarder there's so much of so much. His kids haven't gotten through much of his house yet, just most of the firearms and some of the bigger gaming machines. They discovered the train stuff the day I was there.

Do you know how/when family pland to sell this stuff?

rico903 · Mar 23, 2015

Auctioneers take a big cut and while I have seen many guns bring over top dollar I've also seen many go for peanuts. If the family is not in a hurry a reputable dealer should consign that collection at 10% given the size and value. The big auction houses, Julia etc will get a lot of publicity and bids but the family will pay for it. I wouldn't do it w/o a reserve. This weekends show would have been a good place for many of those. If the guns,money don't mean all that much to them it may be a good way to go. Again Doc, sorry for your loss.

Boom Boom · Mar 23, 2015

rico903 said:
Auctioneers take a big cut and while I have seen many guns bring over top dollar I've also seen many go for peanuts. If the family is not in a hurry a reputable dealer should consign that collection at 10% given the size and value. The big auction houses, Julia etc will get a lot of publicity and bids but the family will pay for it. I wouldn't do it w/o a reserve. This weekends show would have been a good place for many of those. If the guns,money don't mean all that much to them it may be a good way to go. Again Doc, sorry for your loss.

Julia and the like are over the top. Local auctioneers can effectively get the job done with less drama and for lower cost. Agreed about reserves. A local dealer is his only other realistic option, with a major downside that selling the collection might take a few years unless the dealer spends a lot of time putting everything on AA or GB. AA is better for a premium collection.

OP, forget about doing it yourself if the thought crosses your mind. You'll be flooded endlessly with lowball offers and it will suck up hundreds of hours of your time. In the end, you'll probably net the same or less than letting a professional handle it all.

Docster · Mar 23, 2015

While I appreciate all the condolences, the deceased was neither friend nor relative, and I had never met the gentleman. He was the father of my son's friend who I just offered to help when he told my son he had to ' take care of his father's guns'. I had no idea what I was walking into, but how many of us have ever gotten to walk into something like this?!!

Thanks for all the great advice.

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