Value on an Old Shotgun

[ampdog]

I have an old shotgun I got from my grandfather. Imported by FIREARMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION of DC from France. It's called a "La Salle", it's engraved and has a 30" barrel, I think it was manufactured in the 50's.

A friend is asking me about buying it, any ideas on what the value might be?

 

[Semper Noctem]

I have an old shotgun I got from my grandfather. Imported by FIREARMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION of DC from France. It's called a "La Salle", it's engraved and has a 30" barrel, I think it was manufactured in the 50's.

A friend is asking me about buying it, any ideas on what the value might be?

 

[scrovak]

Another forum's discussion of it:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2752132

 

[Dave MP]

This might help:


Can't get it to pull up on my comp right now.

Link removed

 

[Redcobra]

I have an old shotgun I got from my grandfather. Imported by FIREARMS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION of DC from France. It's called a "La Salle", it's engraved and has a 30" barrel, I think it was manufactured in the 50's.

A friend is asking me about buying it, any ideas on what the value might be?

Single barrel,Over/under, SxS, barrel length, condition.
Oops.. Semper Noctem said it..

 

[blackthorne]

If you send me some (clear) pictures and include the proof marks stamped on the water table I can help you with that. Sounds like older than the '50s, hardware store gun maybe.

 

[Cochise]

Firearms International was on 14th St, NW in the late 50's and into the 60's. I think they were killed by the firearms act of 1968 along with a lot of other companies.
They were an importer bringing in Astra and other inexpensive handguns along with some rifles and shotguns.
I dont think they did any high end stuff but what i have seen was all good quality.

 

[Ab_Normal]

Probably in the 150-250 range depending on the condition. The semiauto brings a little more than the pump.

 

[blackthorne]

Yeah, that's about right if this is the pump or auto made by Manufrance in the 50s.

 

[boss66tcode]

Firearms International was on 14th St, NW in the late 50's and into the 60's. I think they were killed by the firearms act of 1968 along with a lot of other companies.
They were an importer bringing in Astra and other inexpensive handguns along with some rifles and shotguns.
I dont think they did any high end stuff but what i have seen was all good quality.

I am amazed at the idea of a firearms manufacturer/distributor in DC. O How the times have changed.

 

[treehugger]

Ditto WoW

 

[onespentround]

Does ask this forum a question like this.... The low ballers will squeak out of the wood work.

 

[BlueHeeler]

If the deal falls through with your buddy, I will probably buy it for an agreeable price.

Please post pics.

 

[blackthorne]

Does ask this forum a question like this.... The low ballers will squeak out of the wood work.

Then again, lots of people with a $200 gun think it's worth four times as much for either emotional reasons or due to a lack of knowledge, usually the latter. I would suggest to anyone selling a gun to take it to a reputable dealer or collector and have it appraised before trying to sell. That way there will be no surprises and no need to think or declare you are being low balled, thereby announcing your lack of knowledge.

There are lots of good solid and sometimes minty guns out there. There are also a lot of parts guns and guns that need so much restoration work as to render them to have little value. It's amazing that so many people can't tell the difference between the two.