Need An Appraiser

[possum_128]

Anyone know of an appraiser around Indy that could give a value on an 1812 flintlock pistol? I know it was built in Italy in 1812 and is the real deal, have already checked that out. Just need a value. Thanks in advance.

 

[stephen87]

Check Gunbroker to see if anything like that is one there for their going rates if you wanna sell.

 

[possum_128]

Check Gunbroker to see if anything like that is one there for their going rates if you wanna sell.

Thanks, but I need a real hands on appraiser. There are many factors that determine price on a gun that is 200 years old and a bunch of yahoos that are on a auction site are not what I would go by.

 

[snapping turtle]

Call 500 guns in speedway. That guy carries the double rifles and shotguns and knows the strange stuff. I can't remember his name at the moment. The owner told me that if I ever needed help on value to give him a call.

Nowmal gun shops are not going to be of much help on something so old and not americian.

What a nice condition piece if it has not been restored or over cleaned.

Also nice toes in picture #2 looks like my pictures:

 

[possum_128]

I forgot about 500 guns, it's been years sense I've been there. Thanks for the reminder. Anyone else know of someone? Would like to get a couple if possible.

 

[possum_128]

Well, 500 guns are out. Called them and they said they could not help me, funny thing is they suggesed my gunsmith who checked it out and told me it was indeed real but had no ided on it's worth.

Anyone else know anyone?

 

[XDLover]

I hear GunSmoke in Colorado can. Maybe even Red Jacket...

There has to be someone locally. Seriously, but you are getting old and rare there.

 

[jpr]

You may want to try a reputable antiques dealer. A lot of the larger ones have contacts for items they don't specialize in.

 

[possum_128]

I hear GunSmoke in Colorado can. Maybe even Red Jacket...

There has to be someone locally. Seriously, but you are getting old and rare there.

Why bring my age into this? Although, I am rare.

 

[XDLover]

Why bring my age into this? Although, I am rare.

At 218, thats pretty good..haha

 

[PGRChaplain]

Cool old gun! Good Luck.

 

[Mosinguy]

I hear Rick off Pawn Stars knows a guy who can look it over.

 

[stephen87]

Thanks, but I need a real hands on appraiser. There are many factors that determine price on a gun that is 200 years old and a bunch of yahoos that are on a auction site are not what I would go by.

I wasn't trying to be a smartass. I just meant if you can't find someone who would know the value, that would be a good starting point if you want to sell.

 

[possum_128]

I did not think that at all. For modern guns it is good advice. No harm done my friend.

 

[fasteddie48]

caldwell and company in lebnnon ted is a good guy up to date on thing like this

 

[possum_128]

caldwell and company in lebnnon ted is a good guy up to date on thing like this

Do you have a number?

 

[fasteddie48]

765 978 0414

 

[old man Bill]

Look up one John Shippers in Noblesville, IN. He is the foremost traditional blackpowder authority there is in Indiana.
Bill
here's a place tpo start:
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=18727.0