who would appraise a pistol

[hoochie]

There is a pistol for sale in the EE.
There is a very long story, and its almost hard to find what type of pistol is actually for sale. The seller tells the story and says he has documentation and a letter from S&W.

He set the value at $8995.

who would set this value? is this price just made up?
Ive talked to a few people about this already and the first thing they did was laugh

 

[Cocked&Locked]

he can ask what ever he wants, but unless it's something pretty unique i can't imagine it being worth that! The letter from S&W if it's indeed from them costs about 100$

The rest is up to the buyer.

 

[deckerhead]

35th Anniversary Edition Blue Book of Gun Values . (newest to date). Industry standard ...... this is what everybody in the business uses ! post I a link and I will look it up for you.

 

[Import]

I read the post.....interesting for sure....don't really understand why it adds such a tremendous value....jmho...as stated, can list for whatever he likes...

 

[hoochie]

35th Anniversary Edition Blue Book of Gun Values . (newest to date). Industry standard ...... this is what everybody in the business uses ! post I a link and I will look it up for you.

PM sent with link.
He says that you cannot buy service pistols from police, which is incorrect. how many people have Glocks or Beretta 96 kicking around???
and I really don't think its enough of a story to warrant that price. just my opinion, but I don't see it selling any time soon.

 

[icehunter121]

May I be the first....IBTL !!!!!!

 

[hoochie]

Why do you say IBTL?
you think the thread will be locked?
I'm trying to be serious here.. what makes a guns' value what it is? A good story? a famous owner? an infamous owner? a rare firearm? I know people can ask what ever they like, but how would one actually have a firearm appraised?

For instance if the firearm used to kill a terrorist be more valuable than the exact same make and model? or is it the history that makes it more valuable? So who sets a price on the value of the story?
If we follow the rational of the seller in the case I am referring to, then all the WW2 rifles would be worth a fortune.

 

[tokguy]

Buy the gun, not the story.
Any member on here with a Waffenampt'd pistol has a pistol that has likely spilt more blood than this one. About 2 K $ is a better price IMO

 

[deckerhead]

May I be the first....IBTL !!!!!!

Why would this thread be locked ??

 

[deckerhead]

Just read the post. Guessing its a Model 28 ?.......... If so not a very valuable or collectable S&W. Highway Patrolman were manufactured as utility service revolvers.

 

[smokeater40]

WHY would anyone spend that kind of money just for a gun that has documented shooting someone? Not worth a quarter of asking, but what do I know? I know I wouldn't buy it, that is all. I am out.

 

[sailor723]

The listing says it's a Highway Patrolman. A S&W Model 28 in good shape is worth $800-900 tops. The market will decide if the story is worth an extra $8,000.

It certainly wouldn't be to me but collectors of anything are strange. Who would have thought some of the stuff you see on Pawn Stars is worth what it is?

 

[deckerhead]

The listing says it's a Highway Patrolman. A S&W Model 28 in good shape is worth $800-900 tops. The market will decide if the story is worth an extra $8,000.

$800 US.....if in like new condition.

 

[galamb]

Heritage auctions has (had) up a lock of John Lennon's hair that was cut in the late 60's.

Yesterday (8th) the bid was up to $12,000.

Anything is worth what someone is willing to pay.

PS - I'm looking for an old hair brush - might have some of my hair stuck in it from 67 - brushed the last time the Leaf's won a cup, might be able to get a few bucks for a lock of that on flea bay

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Police haven't sold used service guns for a lot of years, but there are still a pile of old colt and S&W cop revolvers from back when they did.

A used 28 in good condition, last one I saw with slight holster wear at muzzle and cylinder edges was 475. That was about 10 years back but i wouldn't pay much more for one now. A 27 on the other hand...

Unless you can prove it was owned by Elvis Presley or General Patton, i can't see it worth more then 7-900$ and that's assuming all but new and with the box.

 

[sailor723]

Police haven't sold used service guns for a lot of years, but there are still a pile of old colt and S&W cop revolvers from back when they did.

A used 28 in good condition, last one I saw with slight holster wear at muzzle and cylinder edges was 475. That was about 10 years back but i wouldn't pay much more for one now. A 27 on the other hand...

Unless you can prove it was owned by Elvis Presley or General Patton, i can't see it worth more then 7-900$ and that's assuming all but new and with the box.

Seller's story indicates it was the officer's personal gun so not a "sold off" surplus police service gun. That would explain it being in private hands

I agree though, I'm not sure the story (even if true and provable) would add any huge amount of value.

If this situation does add a huge amount of value I suspect any collector would want to see a lot of verifiable documentation and provenance.

 

[pmatuk]

he can ask what he wants ,his pistol