Need Expert Advice on What I Have

[B. Dudley]

Nothing NEEDS to be done to the gun. However, if the owner wishes, there are some things that can be done to improve the overall appearance of the gun that do not include a full restoration. The outstanding de condition of the barrels is a shame. I hope the bores are still in good enough condition. That is what kills the “value” of a gun when it really comes down to it.

I always see these questions about “insurance value”. And my answer is always to just refer to the most recent edition of a blue book. Usually those values are a bit inflated from actual market values, but it is a documented number that can be provided to a company to back up your request for coverage. Speculative numbers tossed around on an internet message board do not carry as much weight.