The factors
which determine the value of a particular firearm are:
- Condition
- Originality
- Collectability
- Current Market Trends
One other factor that can greatly increase the value of a firearm is PROVENANCE: if the history of the firearm can be documented to be owned by a famous or infamous person or persons. Example: Billy the kid, Wyatt Earp, General George Patton, etc.
Two seemingly identical guns may produce valves that are very different.
For example: A Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver manufactured in the 1950’s in original like new condition could be worth approximately $1500, while the same model 19 that has been refinished, (reblued, new grips, etc.) will only bring around $500. Often times it is very difficult to tell the difference between the two firearms, especially if the refinishing has been well executed.
Two seemingly identical guns may produce valves that are very different.
For example: A Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver manufactured in the 1950’s in original like new condition could be worth approximately $1500, while the same model 19 that has been refinished, (reblued, new grips, etc.) will only bring around $500. Often times it is very difficult to tell the difference between the two firearms, especially if the refinishing has been well executed.
