Looking for a credible licensed firearms appraiser

[munkel]

Friend needs a licensed firearms appraiser due to a death in the family. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

~Munk

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[Mark W.]

Where would the License come from? I don't think I have ever heard of a Licensed Firearms Appraiser But then I only been around Firearms collecting for 50+ years.

 

[munkel]

Where would the License come from? I don't think I have ever heard of a Licensed Firearms Appraiser But then I only been around Firearms collecting for 50+ years.

Just winging this, definitely outside my expertise. Quite possibly I am using the wrong terminology. How about a firearms appraiser that would have references and does this as part of his or her business. Thanks

 

[BillyJean]

J&B Firearms handles a lot of consignments locally. I've not used them for appraisal, but friends have been happy with them. I've bought from J&B and will again.

For appraisal, if they have the time I'd check the sold auctions on gunbroker, which will give you the high end of what they're worth in today's market.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Also knowing what kind of firearm it is would help.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Where's the location of the appraisal to take place?

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

This forum has a wealth of knowledge. More than any one appraiser. If you post the models, and provide photos, you'll get a very good idea of the values.

 

[munkel]

Also knowing what kind of firearm it is would help.

True, at this point I have zero knowledge, just trying to do a friend a favor.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Have your "FRIEND" look up some prices on the ole interwebs so at least they would have an idea of the value . That way they do not get the ole hose er roo !

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

This forum has a wealth of knowledge. More than any one appraiser. If you post the models, and provide photos, you'll get a very good idea of the values.

You would be correct there !

 

[munkel]

This forum has a wealth of knowledge. More than any one appraiser. If you post the models, and provide photos, you'll get a very good idea of the values.

And that is what I would do as well, but in this case they just asked if I knew a firearms appraiser, I will pass along all info I get.

 

[munkel]

Have your "FRIEND" look up some prices on the ole interwebs so at least they would have an idea of the value . That way they do not get the ole hose er roo !

LOL, yeah, if it was me I would do that, have many times before and I have a few threads here that specifically ask that type of info on firearms and knives.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I had a friend that had a dealer offer him $50 for a Remington 1187 I said shoot I'd buy it from you for that now a 1187 sets in my safe .

 

[munkel]

I had a friend that had a dealer offer him $50 for a Remington 1187 I said shoot I'd buy it from you for that now a 1187 sets in my safe .

I need some friends like that...

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I need some friends like that...

The point is to be the doer not the done upon !

 

[munkel]

Where's the location of the appraisal to take place?

I have no idea yet. Running blind on this one so far.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I have no idea yet. Running blind on this one so far.

Look out for your buddy don't let him be taken advantage of !

 

[Andy54Hawken]

While not an appraiser...
I would be happy to help if any of the firearms are antique or of the muzzle loading types....
Andy

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

We need more info and pictures for sure I have seen a lot of people that have had deaths or what have you but the the stuff they had was a total dookie show !

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

While not an appraiser...
I would be happy to help if any of the firearms are antique or of the muzzle loading types....
Andy

You are a good egg Andy if I may call you that