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beezapilot
05-30-2020, 11:16 AM
So helped a nice widow lady out with her late husbands gun stuff. I was happy to do it for her and she was happy with the result as well, (a thank you and nod to those who bid & bought).

Unintended consequences.

I'm now helping her neighbor in similar circumstances. Not my specialty, but she is wondering about ball park value and, should I sell them in S&S on an auction basis, what they might bring.

Stevens .22 single shot- Little Favorite

Civil war muzzleloader- While I'm not an expert on these, my dad had one hanging over the fireplace when I was growing up so I know what it is. Looks like it is in excellent shape, no bayonete noted.

A very nice muzzleloading shotgun, 10gauge (maybe larger) very nice wood and very nice checkering.
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Not looking for appraisals, hard number, bids, offers or anything like that, just an idea what she might be looking at. I know it is all condition and proofmarks and details, but I've really no idea what they are going for. Prices on GunBroker ofttimes seem a bit optimistic.

As always, thank you for your input, patience, and expertise.

Winger Ed.
05-30-2020, 11:27 AM
Find a few on line comparable to that one.
Without being in the gun selling business, or doing a whole lot of proper marketing-
expecting to get about 60% of what you see sellers trying to get for theirs is realistic.

Der Gebirgsjager
05-30-2020, 11:34 AM
You're going to have to get a little more specific about what you've got, and a photo or two would really help. For example, there were many different types of muskets/rifles used in the Civil War. Springfields, Enfields, etc., and several models of each, all of which would make a difference in value. The shotgun sounds like one of a kind, and photos would really help there also, along with any names or markings on the piece. A value for the Stevens wouldn't be too hard to nail down, but condition is the determining factor.

William Yanda
05-30-2020, 07:00 PM
If you go advanced and check actually sold items it is more real.