Post by: heavy hauler on August 16, 2010, 06:12:46 PM
Post by: markts on August 16, 2010, 06:19:09 PM
Post by: Bscman on August 16, 2010, 09:37:52 PM
Follow up with word of mouth to co-workers and hunting buddies--word spreads fast.
If you don't mind the hassle of shipping, throw 'em on gunbroker or some of the other large hunting/shooting forums.
As for values...search Gunbroker for similar makes/models and see what the going prices are. If you have an account you can log-in and search auctions that have already ended--this is the best way to help value "current market price" on a firearm.
Otherwise, head to your local gunshop or sports emporium and grab a gun values book--just like the blue book's for a car! You won't even have to buy it if you're sneaky, just look yours up and put it back on the shelf (Shhh!).
Be honest with condition, though. Too many try to pass off 80-85% guns as "like-new".
Ultimately, they're worth whatever someone is willing to pay.
If you still have questions, throw 'em up in this thread. Surely we can help you put a price on things.
If they're rimfire related, or dan wesson revolvers feel free to PM me directly. :P
Post by: BlackRidge on August 17, 2010, 10:43:38 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 17, 2010, 11:13:28 AM
How I would go about selling something depends on what it is, where I live, whether I'm willing to sell face to face, or willing to ship.
-Steve
Post by: chevysquid on August 17, 2010, 11:16:39 AM
Post by: chrisb on August 17, 2010, 11:36:45 AM
Post by: markts on August 17, 2010, 03:28:59 PM
Post by: heavy hauler on August 17, 2010, 04:40:04 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 18, 2010, 01:38:10 AM
The 1903 Winchester might need a look by a gun appraiser. Even with the cracked stock it could be more valuable than you think. A deluxe model in fine condition could be worth thousands. A low grade only worth a couple hundred even if in fine condition.
-Steve
Post by: chrisb on August 18, 2010, 08:28:49 AM
The American Gun Company was the "house brand" of H&D Folsom Sporting Goods, New York City, c. 1895-1930.
The guns were manufactured by Crescent Arms, Norwich, Connecticut.
Their single barrel shotguns sold for less than $10 when new. Their double barrel shotguns sold for $10-$15 when new.
Old trade-name shotguns are not generally collected and not safe with modern ammunition, so are valued solely as a mantle ornament.
The value of these guns if they are broken, badly worn, or rusty is less than $50. In like-new condition, it might be over $200. In "average" condition, it would probably be about $125.
Answer
Here's verbatum from Standard Catalog of Firearms:
"American Gun Co. / Norwich, Connecticut / Crescent Firearms Co - Maker / H & D Folsom Co - Distributor / Side x Side Shotgun
A typical trade gun made around the turn of the century by the Crescent Firearms Co. to be distributed by H & D Folsom. These are sometimes known as "hardware store guns," as that is where many were sold. This particular gun was chambered for 12, 16, and 20 gauges and was produced with or without external hammers. The length of the barrels varied, as did the chokes. Some were produced with Damascus barrels; some, with fluid steel. The latter are worth approximately 25% more."
Although not mentioned in this listing, there were also single shot break action shotguns similar in configuration.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 18, 2010, 10:55:42 AM
Post by: huntinkid20 on August 18, 2010, 09:49:57 PM
Post by: heavy hauler on August 21, 2010, 10:32:32 AM