What do I have here?

Dean Romig · 12-17-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Fife

It's two initials then a four letter name followed by a period. Does it make a difference when appraising it?.

The name of the persom it was made for or who owned and shot it, especially if he was a shooter of note, could alter the otherwise 'run of the mill' value considerably. There have been Parkers, Foxes, etc. that have auctioned for at least double what the gun would have sold at without the provenance of a famous shooter or personality.

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 12-17-2012, 09:37 PM

I agree with Dean but go a little farther. The name on the shield [I have to admit that's the first one have seen like that] could help you build a provenance for the gun. A good provenance could make it more valuable to the outside world and it could make it priceless to you.
I find it very hard to sell a gun that I know the history of.
But if you read what I write about you know my weakness already.
By the way- thats a great gun.

edgarspencer · 12-17-2012, 09:42 PM

I guess it's just me, and since I have a twin to it, but I wouldn't part with mine for 1200 or anywhere near it. I love the hell out of shooting it. Those barrels are great.

Paul P. · 12-17-2012, 10:48 PM

I agree with Edgar. Or is it Tedgar, I forget. That gun is to nice to let go for a $600.00 store credit. The salesman knows what you have, and what it's worth.
Also the family history is priceless. Please clean it and shoot it. I would.

edgarspencer · 12-18-2012, 11:40 AM

What your gun is worth is what you would take for it, but all you need to do is go on one of the G sites (Guns America, Guns International, and Gun Broker) and see what 'like guns are being offered. I think you'll find that the asking prices for a Grade 2 hammer gun on a 1 frame are listed for more than your 'ball park valuation'.
As for what to shoot, RST Maxi-Lites are ideal for it.
I'd recommend that you give yourself a Christmas present of an annual membership in the PGCA, and get a letter on the gun. Just because the serial number doesn't show up in the serialization book doesn't mean that there isn't info on the gun.
Any additional fishing for a valuation will begin to smell like a solicitation ,and possibly get the thread deleted.