hi, got a few questions (old guns)

climax247

April 04, 2003 15:32

sup guys im new here posting...

i have 2 old guns..

one is a .22 remington short/long rifle, its pump action, with the octagon barrel, the copyright dates are from 1909, 1910, and 1912 sn#346xxx [B)]

the other is a 300 savage with dates 1893, 1899, 1907, 1909, its lever action, not sure about the internal mag. capacity...sn#259xxx

thanks for the help from all you experts i dont know what to do with them, take them to get looked at?? sell them??? any info would help

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  trsmith5

  April 04, 2003 16:35

  climax247, let me start by welcoming you aboard this fine forum.
  second, in the future or maybe even by editing this post, you really shouldn't give the whole serial number on-line. take the last three digits and X them out ie. 5432xxx. most all gun's history is in the first few digits and of course the length of #.
  
  do your guns have any model #'s or anything else to go on?

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  22WRF

  April 04, 2003 16:38

  I don't understand the question[?][?][?][?][?]
  I must say for a first post you figured out edit your post real quick.
  
  The first one is a Rem model 12
  
  
  
  SOLD MY COW SO I DON'T NEED YOUR BULL
  A Grumpy Old Man

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  trsmith5

  April 04, 2003 16:44

  climax, you failed to mention what shape they are in.
  as far as the model 12 slide action,
  100% $450
  95% $300
  90% $270
  80% $220
  70% $210

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  climax247

  April 04, 2003 16:55

  thanks for the welcome, ya i know how to edit from other forums [;)]
  
  i found that the savage is 1899 model..ok condition, lever works good
  
  damn, im not sure about about the condition..it has i guess normal wear for an old gun, some scratches on the wood, same with the metal, they were my great grandfathers, id say %70 or so, on stuff this old would %100 percent be "like new" or just really good. oh also the pump feels a little sticky..

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  trsmith5

  April 04, 2003 17:18

  climax, the 1899 mfg. 1899-1927
  100% $795
  98% $675
  95% $600
  90% $535
  80% $475
  70% $400
  
  
  100% is as close to new in box as possible
  it takes a clean gun to make 95-98%
  
  on the model 12 if all the bluing is there, no rust, just minor blemishes, I'd rate it over 70%
  
  unless you just need to get rid of them, you need to hold on to them as long as you can. they're both nice pieces to have. plus I'm sure they have some sentimental value too.

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  drl50

  April 04, 2003 17:30

  Like new means like new with no wear or flaws at all, regardless of age. Your 1899 Savage was made about 1921 or 1922. They added the .300 then only a year before it changed to model 99 (from 1899). Its a great old gun, kind of unique and ahead of its time (rotary mag, cocking indicator, cartride counter). Its collectable but not real high dollar. Maybe $350- $850 depending on condition. Should still be very usable if mechanically sound.
  
  Duty Honor Country

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  climax247

  April 04, 2003 17:46

  thanks a lot for the feedback guys [^]

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  trsmith5

  April 04, 2003 18:11

  climax, just in case you're wondering why I suggested putting x's in place of the last three digits of the serial #
  
  FOR EXAMPLE: let's say joe blow gets on here and sees your post with a description of the gun with full serial #. now being the lowlife he may be, decides to take this description and report the gun stolen, he even offers advice on where it might be located.
  next thing you know the feds are at your house taking your guns if you don't have solid proof of ownership.
  
  This is just an example, I doubt if it has ever been done.
  
  You'll meet alot of nice people here, some you'll agree with, others you won't. but that's the beauty of such a wide margin of knowledge.
  
  the only stupid questions are the ones not asked.

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  climax247

  April 04, 2003 20:32

  cool thanks man, for heads up about the SN#'s i thought it was somthin like that

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  cmumma

  April 04, 2003 23:24

  climax, I'm by no means an expert, but to me old guns are really cool. My favorite gun to shoot is a Winchester pump .22 passed down from my grandfather's uncle. It's not worth much but it's my favorite. Hang on to those rifles. You will greatly appreciate them down the road.

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