Most valuable gun in your collection

mainegunner · January 21, 2015, 06:46 PM

What is the most valuable gun in your collection? For me, it would be an H&R double barrel SxS .410 and .44-40 from 1890-1914. Worth around $1,000.

Snapper134 · January 21, 2015, 07:20 PM

I've got a S&W 627 UDR "Bloodwork gun". Not sure what they are going for now. A few years back I seen them going for up around $2000.

Ozzieman · January 21, 2015, 07:47 PM

1955 target S&W 44 special in excellent condition.

But I have a friend that has a Colt cap and ball. It was owned by his great great (don't remember how many) uncle.
He fought in the battle of Gettysburg and received the medal of honor.
He has the gun, the original medal and the document that was signed by Pres Lincoln.
He has never had it apprised, and all of it is mounted on a nice glass covered wood frame hanging on the wall.
The gun is in good condition for a CV piece. I have never seen the document since it's in the envelope it came in.
And not insured.

USMC 77-81 · January 21, 2015, 07:50 PM

Springfield Armory M1A 'Loaded' for both sentimental reason and cash value.

tsillik · January 21, 2015, 08:06 PM

A model 1873 winchester in 38-40 cal. has a 30 inch barrel, a single set trigger which are all in the winchester letter. was given to me from a uncle which nobody in his family wanted. Terry

Aaron1100us · January 21, 2015, 08:43 PM

had it appraised recentlyfor $6,200

cjwils · January 21, 2015, 08:54 PM

Most valuable in my collection is a Marston 3-barrel .22 deringer with a sliding knife blade. Made 1858 to 1864. I am hoping it is worth close to $3000 these days. Believe it or not, I have fired this, using very low pressure ammo.

Andy Blozinski · January 21, 2015, 11:22 PM

I have a friend that owns an MP-35 submachinegun. Sweet shooter. The stock is made from an extinct tree. I think he said it was one of two privately owned in the US.

Skans · January 22, 2015, 09:06 AM

Probably my AC556. Not rare. Not all that pretty. It just has an expensive "happy switch".

Chaz88 · January 22, 2015, 10:44 AM

Most valuable, to me, has a rather small dollar value on it. My grandpa's old Stevens 12g pump holds the most value, for me. A close second would be the mod 28 dad gave me many many years ago.

I have some rather high dollar value guns that I might be persuaded to part with. Those two would be nearly impossible to talk me out of.

Joe_Pike · January 22, 2015, 11:05 AM

Smith & Wesson .38-.44 Heavy Duty with original grips from 1937.

TATER · January 22, 2015, 12:16 PM

Value is subjective, I have my Great G-pa’s Savage 1917 and my G-pa’s .45 that made it threw the Bulge.. These are of grate value to me.

deerslayer303 · January 22, 2015, 12:51 PM

My most valuable gun to me is my H&R Topper single barrel shotgun. It was the gun I learned to hunt with and was given to me by my father when I was a young boy. All the others while monetarily more valuable, none mean more to me than that old single barrel

Jay24bal · January 22, 2015, 01:11 PM

My highest dollar value gun is also my most valued sentimental gun.

It was given to me by wife's grandfather just a couple months ago, and since I do not come from a gun family, it is the only family heirloom gun I own.

It is a Browning Hi-Power Safari Rifle, chambered in 30-06. It is from their first year of production and carries a 3 digit serial number. It is in 95% condition with some beautiful wood on it.

Every month, an estate auction company near me has a gun auction, and they built up quite the reputation as a gun appraiser and gun auction house. When I was up there last time looking at the wares for the next upcoming auction, I had him take a look at it for me. He valued it at about $2,000. Most early Browning Hi-Power Safari rifles in 30-06 go for about $1,100-$1,300 he said, but expected that the 3 digit serial number would add a bit to mine.

Doesn't matter to me though, the only way that gun ever leaves my safe is the day I give it to my child/grandchild.

Every other gun I own can be readily bought at pretty much every gun shop in America, and most for well under $1,000.

bamaranger · January 22, 2015, 03:27 PM

I've got to list two, sentimental and then cash value.

My Grandad's Win , M88/.308 is very special. Mail ordered, delivered to his house in 1956. I have the box. To this point, 3 generations of us have hunted that rifle and dropped deer. Its range of success covers 4 states. I have basically retired it, but dust it off now and again in really pretty weather.
dang thing is a shooter too, mushy trigger not withstanding.

The cash gun was my other Grandad's, and how he came by it is a mystery. A bone stock, to include two tone magazine, 1911/.45acp manufactured in 1917. Marked US property, I think "model of US Army" too. Have not gotten it out in a while.

Rest of my stuff is pretty blue collar.

Erno86 · January 22, 2015, 03:30 PM

I would have to say my 4 AK's are the most valuable guns in my collection, since the sale or purchase of AK's {including lots of other's} is banned in Maryland; because of Senate Bill #281

noelf2 · January 22, 2015, 03:32 PM

Springfield Model 15 boys rifle... Sentimental value, that is.

mr.snakeman · January 22, 2015, 04:14 PM

My most valuable I think would be my Sig 210-7. Polished blue finish and in excellent condition throughout. I saw one one on the web in almost as good condition for sale for $7,000 a few years ago.

DennisCA · January 22, 2015, 05:33 PM

I don't have any that are "valuable" but I have one that has a ton of sentimental value: (it was a b-day gift a cpl of yrs ago fm my wife & son)

(with the repo bayo attached)

(it's the one in the middle)

Dragonflydf · January 22, 2015, 05:47 PM

I have a Lend Lease Garand, Dec 41, I have seen them go for $3000 and up
I also have a 1873 Carbine, in the Custer serial range, it is $4-5000.

Nlight1 · January 22, 2015, 05:52 PM

The m1a match grade rifle my wife got me

aarondhgraham · January 22, 2015, 05:59 PM

For me it's a .22 revolver,,,
A pristine 6" Colt Trooper Mk-III.

I paid $750 about 3 years ago,,,
I turned down a cash offer of $1,100 last month.

Nothing I own is super collectable,,,
But many are in that 500-800 range of great shooters.

Aarond

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tony pasley · January 22, 2015, 08:22 PM

My most prized is a 1898 Winchester 12 ga. pump shotgun that my grand father bought in1914 from his first months pay on his first paying job. I have many family heirloom guns in my collection and the dollar amount don't mean nothing.

trigger643 · January 22, 2015, 09:28 PM

It would be the rifle my Grandmother's Grandfather purchased new from Jonathan Browning in Nauvoo just prior to starting out West to Utah. One of those instances when Value and Worth do not intersect.

**4V50 Gary** · January 22, 2015, 09:40 PM

Trigger643 - more pictures please and if you don't mind, please post those images in the black powder forum.

My most "expensive" item is a replica Ferguson breechloading flintlock. Just in case those Yankees want to overthrow George.

January 21, 2015, 06:46 PM	#1
mainegunner Member Join Date: January 18, 2015 Posts: 26	Most valuable gun in your collection What is the most valuable gun in your collection? For me, it would be an H&R double barrel SxS .410 and .44-40 from 1890-1914. Worth around $1,000.

January 21, 2015, 07:47 PM	#3
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	1955 target S&W 44 special in excellent condition. But I have a friend that has a Colt cap and ball. It was owned by his great great (don't remember how many) uncle. He fought in the battle of Gettysburg and received the medal of honor. He has the gun, the original medal and the document that was signed by Pres Lincoln. He has never had it apprised, and all of it is mounted on a nice glass covered wood frame hanging on the wall. The gun is in good condition for a CV piece. I have never seen the document since it's in the envelope it came in. And not insured. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

January 22, 2015, 10:44 AM	#10
Chaz88 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2010 Posts: 1,243	Most valuable, to me, has a rather small dollar value on it. My grandpa's old Stevens 12g pump holds the most value, for me. A close second would be the mod 28 dad gave me many many years ago. I have some rather high dollar value guns that I might be persuaded to part with. Those two would be nearly impossible to talk me out of. __________________ Seams like once we the people give what, at the time, seams like a reasonable inch and "they" take the unreasonable mile we can only get that mile back one inch at a time. No spelun and grammar is not my specialty. So please don't hurt my sensitive little feelings by teasing me about it.

January 22, 2015, 11:05 AM	#11
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Smith & Wesson .38-.44 Heavy Duty with original grips from 1937. __________________ Stay Groovy

January 22, 2015, 01:11 PM	#14
Jay24bal Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 735	My highest dollar value gun is also my most valued sentimental gun. It was given to me by wife's grandfather just a couple months ago, and since I do not come from a gun family, it is the only family heirloom gun I own. It is a Browning Hi-Power Safari Rifle, chambered in 30-06. It is from their first year of production and carries a 3 digit serial number. It is in 95% condition with some beautiful wood on it. Every month, an estate auction company near me has a gun auction, and they built up quite the reputation as a gun appraiser and gun auction house. When I was up there last time looking at the wares for the next upcoming auction, I had him take a look at it for me. He valued it at about $2,000. Most early Browning Hi-Power Safari rifles in 30-06 go for about $1,100-$1,300 he said, but expected that the 3 digit serial number would add a bit to mine. Doesn't matter to me though, the only way that gun ever leaves my safe is the day I give it to my child/grandchild. Every other gun I own can be readily bought at pretty much every gun shop in America, and most for well under $1,000. __________________ I like guns. Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " Jay24bal "

January 21, 2015, 07:20 PM	#2
Snapper134 Junior Member Join Date: April 7, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	I've got a S&W 627 UDR "Bloodwork gun". Not sure what they are going for now. A few years back I seen them going for up around $2000.

January 21, 2015, 07:50 PM	#4
USMC 77-81 Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2012 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 254	Springfield Armory M1A 'Loaded' for both sentimental reason and cash value.

January 21, 2015, 08:06 PM	#5
tsillik Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2011 Location: Carter Lake Ia. Posts: 237	A model 1873 winchester in 38-40 cal. has a 30 inch barrel, a single set trigger which are all in the winchester letter. was given to me from a uncle which nobody in his family wanted. Terry

January 21, 2015, 08:43 PM	#6
Aaron1100us Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Posts: 235	had it appraised recentlyfor $6,200

January 21, 2015, 11:22 PM	#8
Andy Blozinski Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2013 Posts: 525	I have a friend that owns an MP-35 submachinegun. Sweet shooter. The stock is made from an extinct tree. I think he said it was one of two privately owned in the US.

January 22, 2015, 09:06 AM	#9
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Probably my AC556. Not rare. Not all that pretty. It just has an expensive "happy switch".

January 22, 2015, 12:16 PM	#12
TATER Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 963	Value is subjective, I have my Great G-pa’s Savage 1917 and my G-pa’s .45 that made it threw the Bulge.. These are of grate value to me.

January 22, 2015, 12:51 PM	#13
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,654	My most valuable gun to me is my H&R Topper single barrel shotgun. It was the gun I learned to hunt with and was given to me by my father when I was a young boy. All the others while monetarily more valuable, none mean more to me than that old single barrel

January 22, 2015, 03:27 PM	#15
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,313	two I've got to list two, sentimental and then cash value. My Grandad's Win , M88/.308 is very special. Mail ordered, delivered to his house in 1956. I have the box. To this point, 3 generations of us have hunted that rifle and dropped deer. Its range of success covers 4 states. I have basically retired it, but dust it off now and again in really pretty weather. dang thing is a shooter too, mushy trigger not withstanding. The cash gun was my other Grandad's, and how he came by it is a mystery. A bone stock, to include two tone magazine, 1911/.45acp manufactured in 1917. Marked US property, I think "model of US Army" too. Have not gotten it out in a while. Rest of my stuff is pretty blue collar.

January 22, 2015, 03:30 PM	#16
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	I would have to say my 4 AK's are the most valuable guns in my collection, since the sale or purchase of AK's {including lots of other's} is banned in Maryland; because of Senate Bill #281 __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

January 22, 2015, 03:32 PM	#17
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	Springfield Model 15 boys rifle... Sentimental value, that is. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

January 22, 2015, 04:14 PM	#18
mr.snakeman Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 20	My most valuable I think would be my Sig 210-7. Polished blue finish and in excellent condition throughout. I saw one one on the web in almost as good condition for sale for $7,000 a few years ago. __________________ ISSF national judge

January 22, 2015, 05:33 PM	#19
DennisCA Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Location: Union City CA (a.k.a. Poople's Republik of CA) Posts: 451	I don't have any that are "valuable" but I have one that has a ton of sentimental value: (it was a b-day gift a cpl of yrs ago fm my wife & son) (with the repo bayo attached) (it's the one in the middle)

January 22, 2015, 05:47 PM	#20
Dragonflydf Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2014 Posts: 217	I have a Lend Lease Garand, Dec 41, I have seen them go for $3000 and up I also have a 1873 Carbine, in the Custer serial range, it is $4-5000. __________________ Jack, You have Debauched my sloth !!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/shoot.the.guns.of.history

January 22, 2015, 05:52 PM	#21
Nlight1 Member Join Date: June 19, 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 89	The m1a match grade rifle my wife got me

January 22, 2015, 05:59 PM	#22
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	For me it's a .22 revolver,,, For me it's a .22 revolver,,, A pristine 6" Colt Trooper Mk-III. I paid $750 about 3 years ago,,, I turned down a cash offer of $1,100 last month. Nothing I own is super collectable,,, But many are in that 500-800 range of great shooters. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 22, 2015, 08:22 PM	#23
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	My most prized is a 1898 Winchester 12 ga. pump shotgun that my grand father bought in1914 from his first months pay on his first paying job. I have many family heirloom guns in my collection and the dollar amount don't mean nothing. __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

January 22, 2015, 09:28 PM	#24
trigger643 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2011 Posts: 322	It would be the rifle my Grandmother's Grandfather purchased new from Jonathan Browning in Nauvoo just prior to starting out West to Utah. One of those instances when Value and Worth do not intersect.

January 22, 2015, 09:40 PM	#25
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Trigger643 - more pictures please and if you don't mind, please post those images in the black powder forum. My most "expensive" item is a replica Ferguson breechloading flintlock. Just in case those Yankees want to overthrow George. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*