Price Value for a pistol and revolver

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Hello everyone,

I'm going to be selling these two firearms but I donèt know what they are valued at and I know in order to post an ad. You must have a price.

If you guys could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions about either one please feel free to ask.

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Not familiar with the P38 , a lot will depend on the dare of manufacture & markings . That being said Type P38 into the search area & you'll get a wealth of knowledge & a million different opinions !
 
Looks like it's "AC 43" on the P38. That means Walther made. If it's all matching with Waffenamps I'd guess 700-ish.

The revolver looks like an early Ruger single six.....don't know enough about them to offer an opinion on value.
 
The story behind the P 38 is that it was my grandfathers it was confiscated by him while serving in the British army from a shot down German pilot during World War II, pistol has all the German stamps as well as the holster that came with it. The holster has a stamp on it the P 38 as well as the nazi symbols as well
 
The holster might push it to C$700.00. Alone, in my estimation, the P38 is worth about $495-525.00.
Desirable only as a collection, the very fine P38's are not really target guns, or much of anything else. Used as a curio, the Walther design is superlative to the point that Beretta adopted the design for their very nice 92.
 
I always find it kind of sad when a gun that was passed-on (even more so a vet bring-back) gets sold... At least, it will go to someone who will appreciate it.
- Your P-38 seems to be a first variation AC43. Probably made in February 1943. With correct holster and magazines, probably $800-$1,000 in Canada
 
For the love of God. Unless your Grandfather was Hitler himself, you should keep them. Especially since one is an actual wartime bringback that hasn't been overhauled anywhere before it came to your possession. Just my opinion, but heritage items should be cherished and kept safe.
 
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The story behind the P 38 is that it was my grandfathers it was confiscated by him while serving in the British army from a shot down German pilot during World War II, pistol has all the German stamps as well as the holster that came with it. The holster has a stamp on it the P 38 as well as the nazi symbols as well
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Do not sell your grandfather's pistol!

Your grandfather could have sold it and blown the money, but he didn't; he saved it for his family. It isn't yours to sell. Save it for someone else, whether it is for your child, or grandchild, or niece, or grand nephew, or second-cousin once removed. The pistol is worth far more to your family line than it is to anyone else. If you need to get rid of it - for whatever reason - contact a local museum and ask about loaning it to them; they might agree to care for it until the family or your estate wants to take possession of it again. Loan it if you must, but don't sell it! If you sell it now, it's gone forever.
 
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The Ruger isn't all that early a model of the Single Six. I've got one that dates back to the mid 60's and it's got the windage only rear sight and round cowboy style front sight. But it IS a three screw model so it can't be all that recent either. A quick check says that it was 1973 that Ruger switched to the two screw "New Model" with the loading gate pulling down the stop bolt for reloading. So this version with the three screw action and adjustable sights must be from late in the 60's or early in the 70's before the switch to the New Models.

Price wise? It's a little beaten and worn and obviously the left side plastic grip scale is busted. So I'd likely go for around $300 in today's market.
 
I appreciate all the comments and advice, to let you all know I have had a change of heart since this post went up and am def keeping the P38 to pass on to my son. I am
still wanting to sell the .22 Ruger though.
Thank you for all the comments.
 
That Ruger Single Six is (in my opinion) is one of the best .22 single actions on the market. Try to track down the proper wooden grips for it, you might change your mind (or not). While looking for the grips, look for the 22mag cylinder also.
 
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