I need some help with some prices.
My Uncle just passed away and left all his guns to his wife. She plans on selling them all and I'm thinking of buying some. However, I don't know what to offer for them. I don't want to low ball her either. Anyway, here's what I'm thinking of buying, just tell me how much I should offer.
Colt m1911 .45
Beretta 92 fs
Russian AK-47
Russian SKS
Bushmaster M4 .223
Ruger Mini-14
Mauser Kar 98k
Thompson (Don't know what make)
M1 Carbine
Browning 1919 Machine Gun (Semi-Auto, but modified with a crank to trigger)
This is all I can think of off the top of my head of my Uncle's collection. So after I see it I might be back needing prices for a few more guns.
Colt m1911 .45
Beretta 92 fs
Russian AK-47
Russian SKS
Bushmaster M4 .223
Ruger Mini-14
Mauser Kar 98k
Thompson (Don't know what make)
M1 Carbine
Browning 1919 Machine Gun (Semi-Auto, but modified with a crank to trigger)
This is all I can think of off the top of my head of my Uncle's collection. So after I see it I might be back needing prices for a few more guns.
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We'll need much more information than you've given us, and some very clear and detailed photos, in natural light if possible. What you've given us is like saying I have 10 cars, ones a Ford, 2 are Buicks and so on, we need lots of details, model and serial numbers.
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Another route to take is to go over to the auction side and do searches on the guns in your list. Ignore what people may be asking and that sit, un-bit on. Focus on closed auctions and what they actually went for. Pay attention as well to how these guns compare to yours. Condition is almost everything; everything else includes things like alterations that will reduce value, features that may set a piece apart as collectible, etc. Suggest that she does something similar as I'm sure there will those who will low ball her with what will look like a large sum, and attractive to be rid of them all, but will be leaving LOTS of $$ on the table.
p.s. Just as an example, the Carbine could be worth anywhere from a couple hundred if post war parts gun or off manufacturer, to a couple thousand or more if all original and having the right combination of features.0 -
Its a good collection. Best advice and all good so far is to take your time. Some nice items on that list... 0 -
Sounds like a nice collection.
Fair market prices are going to be HIGHLY dependent on condition of the guns in question, as well as other specific details. Again, we'd need good pictures to give reasonable prices.
If you just want a rough ballpark, these would be my guesstimates sort of off the top of my head:
Colt m1911 .45: $800 (range $500-5000). These vary from "beater" guns with little collector's value, to highly prized rare or match variants. I'd need a LOT more info to get a fair price.
Beretta 92 fs: $450
Russian AK-47: Sure its really Russian and not from some other country? $700 (if a converted Russian Saiga), $400 if a low-end Commie-bloc non-Russian AK. Could be more than that if a nice build.
Russian SKS: $300-500, if truly Russian, condition dependent.
Bushmaster M4 .223: $800,
Ruger Mini-14: $500
Mauser Kar 98k: $250-300, (but range can be MUCH higher depending on condition and details).
Thompson (Don't know what make): $700-$1100 (but HIGHLY dependent on make and condition).
M1 Carbine: $400-$2000 (depending on who made it and condition)
Browning 1919 Machine Gun (Semi-Auto, but modified with a crank to trigger): No idea of the pricing on these things. . .0
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