Gun value

mgulino · January 12, 2021, 02:16 PM

Out perusing the local pawn shops today for lunch and ran across two decent long guns. Wanted to run them by you guys to check value/price as I can’t find them anywhere online. Let me know what you think would be a decent price.

1. Harrington and Richardson single-shot in 45-70 Govt. Long 28 inch barrel, drilled and tapped for a scope. Comes with rings. Clean bore, no rust, no scratches on the wood.
2. Revelation pump shotgun in 12 gauge. 28 inch barrel with poly choke. Mirror bore, no scratches, no rust, tight action. I believe this is a store-brand Mossberg 500.

Bill DeShivs · January 12, 2021, 02:54 PM

At this point in time, if you find ANY guns that you like, buy them.

44caliberkid · January 12, 2021, 03:47 PM

$200 - $250 each

Tony Z · January 12, 2021, 03:50 PM

If I remember correctly, the Revelation brand was sold in Western Auto chain stores. I seem to remember some made by Mossberg and I believe some by Ithaca.

rc · January 12, 2021, 04:02 PM

We all have limited funds. What do you need? How much disposable income do you have for what you "want"? If your disposable income it greater than your needs including some savings, why ask us for permission? If that is a mossberg, look for a metal safety and twin action bars. The newest 500s have been cheapened.

mgulino · January 12, 2021, 04:18 PM

RC, it's not a question of disposable income or available funds. I know what I can afford to purchase. Also, I didn't ask anyone's permission. I asked for an opinion of the value of 2 used guns, for which I can't find a reference point online.

44CK, thanks for your opinion. That's what I'm looking for.

Bill DeShivs · January 12, 2021, 04:31 PM

Pricing right now is crazy.
If the price is right for you, buy them. They aren't going to get cheaper for a while, if ever.

mgulino · January 12, 2021, 04:59 PM

Thanks, Bill. That's what I'm thinking but didn't want to go too high. The shotgun was priced at $300 and the 45-70 was at $450. A bit high on the rifle, but may make an offer on the shotgun.

CedarGrove357 · January 12, 2021, 10:03 PM

38th edition of Blue book of gun values:
Only H&R in 28"bbl is the Shikari.
Model 155 Shikari: 95% @ $190 + 10% for .45-70

The Revelation would have another name stamped on it as well such as Mossberg or Ithaca as noted previously. Assuming Mossberg 500 variant, standard slide action field [mfg 1962 - 1998], 95% @ $185.

Hope this helps.

mgulino · January 13, 2021, 06:26 AM

Thanks CG357. I may use that info to haggle a deal.

Road_Clam · January 13, 2021, 02:47 PM

Been wanting a used .41 mag 7" bbl , preferrably stainless revolver for a few years now. Everyone currently wants $1500+ for a typical $900 piece. Not an issue, its just a "would like to have" , NOT a panic driven "I need it". Ill find one at some point.

**44 AMP** · January 14, 2021, 05:00 PM

The H&R is the break open, yes??
If its one of their Trapdoor Springfield repros, that a different matter.

Both were "budget guns" and yes while ASKING prices are crazy right now, its up to you to decide if guns that ought to be worth about $200 are worth more to get right now.

$450 for the rifle is dreaming, but as Barnum said, there's a sucker born every minute.

$300 for the shotgun is high, for a USED "store brand" Mossberg,

Just my opinion, asking prices are unreal right now. I think they're asking too much, especially for budget grade guns.

But some guy with no gun might pay that and be happy to have A gun...

I wouldn't...

mgulino · January 14, 2021, 06:35 PM

44Amp, thanks for the insight. I agree asking prices are high for budget guns.
Didn’t see anything on the H&R indicating trapdoormSpringfield. Yes, it is a break open single shot.

buck460XVR · January 16, 2021, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CedarGrove357

The Revelation would have another name stamped on it as well such as Mossberg or Ithaca as noted previously. Assuming Mossberg 500 variant, standard slide action field [mfg 1962 - 1998], 95% @ $185.

Hope this helps.

...as for the difference between a branded Mossberg and Ithaca, the receiver should tell you. The Mossberg is a side ejection and the Ithaca a bottom ejector. IMHO.....The Ithaca would be worth considerably more.

TBM900 · January 16, 2021, 04:31 PM

One option is to do a history search on the various auction sites.
It will at least give an idea of what stuff has been selling for as well as trends.

January 12, 2021, 02:16 PM	#1
mgulino Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2017 Posts: 198	Gun value Out perusing the local pawn shops today for lunch and ran across two decent long guns. Wanted to run them by you guys to check value/price as I can’t find them anywhere online. Let me know what you think would be a decent price. 1. Harrington and Richardson single-shot in 45-70 Govt. Long 28 inch barrel, drilled and tapped for a scope. Comes with rings. Clean bore, no rust, no scratches on the wood. 2. Revelation pump shotgun in 12 gauge. 28 inch barrel with poly choke. Mirror bore, no scratches, no rust, tight action. I believe this is a store-brand Mossberg 500.

January 12, 2021, 02:54 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	At this point in time, if you find ANY guns that you like, buy them. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 12, 2021, 04:31 PM	#7
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Pricing right now is crazy. If the price is right for you, buy them. They aren't going to get cheaper for a while, if ever. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 12, 2021, 10:03 PM	#9
CedarGrove357 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2016 Location: Southeastern Illinois Posts: 137	38th edition of Blue book of gun values: Only H&R in 28"bbl is the Shikari. Model 155 Shikari: 95% @ $190 + 10% for .45-70 The Revelation would have another name stamped on it as well such as Mossberg or Ithaca as noted previously. Assuming Mossberg 500 variant, standard slide action field [mfg 1962 - 1998], 95% @ $185. Hope this helps. __________________ "Though I send you out as sheep among wolves, therefore be as innocent as doves and as shrewd as snakes." Cedar Grove Farm and Arms

January 13, 2021, 02:47 PM	#11
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	Been wanting a used .41 mag 7" bbl , preferrably stainless revolver for a few years now. Everyone currently wants $1500+ for a typical $900 piece. Not an issue, its just a "would like to have" , NOT a panic driven "I need it". Ill find one at some point. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

January 12, 2021, 03:47 PM	#3
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	$200 - $250 each

January 12, 2021, 03:50 PM	#4
Tony Z Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2013 Location: North Central Pennsyltucky Posts: 749	If I remember correctly, the Revelation brand was sold in Western Auto chain stores. I seem to remember some made by Mossberg and I believe some by Ithaca.

January 12, 2021, 04:02 PM	#5
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,767	We all have limited funds. What do you need? How much disposable income do you have for what you "want"? If your disposable income it greater than your needs including some savings, why ask us for permission? If that is a mossberg, look for a metal safety and twin action bars. The newest 500s have been cheapened.

January 12, 2021, 04:18 PM	#6
mgulino Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2017 Posts: 198	RC, it's not a question of disposable income or available funds. I know what I can afford to purchase. Also, I didn't ask anyone's permission. I asked for an opinion of the value of 2 used guns, for which I can't find a reference point online. 44CK, thanks for your opinion. That's what I'm looking for.

January 12, 2021, 04:59 PM	#8
mgulino Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2017 Posts: 198	Thanks, Bill. That's what I'm thinking but didn't want to go too high. The shotgun was priced at $300 and the 45-70 was at $450. A bit high on the rifle, but may make an offer on the shotgun.

January 13, 2021, 06:26 AM	#10
mgulino Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2017 Posts: 198	Thanks CG357. I may use that info to haggle a deal.

January 14, 2021, 05:00 PM	#12
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	The H&R is the break open, yes?? If its one of their Trapdoor Springfield repros, that a different matter. Both were "budget guns" and yes while ASKING prices are crazy right now, its up to you to decide if guns that ought to be worth about $200 are worth more to get right now. $450 for the rifle is dreaming, but as Barnum said, there's a sucker born every minute. $300 for the shotgun is high, for a USED "store brand" Mossberg, Just my opinion, asking prices are unreal right now. I think they're asking too much, especially for budget grade guns. But some guy with no gun might pay that and be happy to have A gun... I wouldn't... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

January 14, 2021, 06:35 PM	#13
mgulino Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2017 Posts: 198	44Amp, thanks for the insight. I agree asking prices are high for budget guns. Didn’t see anything on the H&R indicating trapdoormSpringfield. Yes, it is a break open single shot.

January 16, 2021, 04:31 PM	#15
TBM900 Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2015 Posts: 777	One option is to do a history search on the various auction sites. It will at least give an idea of what stuff has been selling for as well as trends. __________________ Playboy billionaire Retired Colonial Marine 1st to walk on the moon without a spacesuit