Want To Sell Inherited Guns - Need Help Figuring Out Gun Model Details

[Harris]

Hello,

I'm new to the forum and would really appreciate some advice about how to identify specific models of guns before I list them for sale. My father passed away and left 4 pistols and a browning .22 rifle to me. He was a life-long gun enthusiast and collected what he could afford. I was raised around guns but my attention was more directed at working on cars. I have debated selling the guns he left to me and have held onto them for more than a year for sentimental reasons but think it is time to sell them to someone who will enjoy having them more than I do. Maybe someone who will enjoy them as much as my Dad did. But I don't know enough about different models and sub-models of guns to list them for sale on any of the sites that members here have recommended in the forums and I don't know how much they are worth because I don't know enough about them.

To that end, here is what he left me and the information that I found in his files about each gun:

1. .30 Luger, American Eagle, Mauser Model P.08, Serial #34574, Match Parts;

2. [FONT=&amp].45 Auto Norwegian, [/FONT][FONT=&amp]1911 (1941), Serial #[/FONT][FONT=&amp]22766, [/FONT]Match Parts;

3. .22 Chiappa Firearms, 1911-22;

4. .25 [FONT=&amp]Beretta, 21A Bobcat.

5. .22LR Browning,[/FONT] Semi-Auto, Serial #2T47735, With Weaver Variable 1.5 to 4.5 Scope, Made in Belgium with better than standard wood (The wood is really beautiful).

I am posting a few pictures (in 2 posts due to the upload limit) and would greatly appreciate any help anyone can offer to help me identify specifics so I can list these guns for sale. If more detailed pics are needed, I would be happy to to post them. Thanks for your help.

 

[Das Jared]

Dude... keep them.

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[Savage20]

PM sent

 

[Harris]

Pics of the remaining guns.

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[Vaquero]

PM sent

He's got 2 posts. I don't think the PM will work.

 

[Savage20]

yeah you're right. but it let me email him.

 

[texas skeeter]

Dang the vultures are quick round here. lol

 

[Byrd666]

Was I you, the Only two I might get rid of are the Chiappa and the Beretta. Even that would be a tough call. Those lil' .25s are getting harder and harder to find.

 

[Davetex]

I'd hang on to them. You've got some nice ones there.

 

[oldag]

Keep them if at all possible.

If not, sell the Luger and 1911 to me.

 

[Harris]

Thanks for all the responses so far. I believe that someone would appreciate having these more than I would, so I will be selling them. Any advice on reasonable value? Thanks.

 

[Charlie]

Keep them. If you sell them, they will be gone forever! And you will probably hurt yourself when you try to kick yourself in the butt for getting rid of Dad's guns!

 

[oldag]

Do a net search and see what similar guns are selling for. Just have to remember listed price is not always selling price, as negotiations can reduce the actual sales price.

Price guides can help, but they often don't reflect current market conditions. Just a warning, the gun market has been down all year.

 

[Harris]

I'm open to offers on those 2.

 

[Harris]

I hear you. But my Dad would have wanted someone who really appreciated them to have them.

 

[Harris]

oldag, thanks for the advice. I've searched the net and think I've come up with comparable prices on most of them but I'm primarily having trouble identifying the specifics for the Luger.

 

[IXLR8]

Lugers are very difficult to value accurately. I keep wanting to buy one but specific items that are rare or special seem very difficult for the layman to discern.

 

[Charlie]

I you have time, go to a gun specific forum and do some reading up on each model. For example, see if there is a Luger forum and look in their for sale ads, etc. You'll probably get a little better information.

 

[Charlie]

You can look on Gunbroker.com for prices but be sure to look a the "sold" price, not the "asking" price.

 

[Harris]

Thanks. Good advice. Will do.