Blue Book Value ?

[barnabus]

can someone tell me blue book value on a 1941 Husqvarna M38 6.5x55 in excellent condition pls. I dont have a book myself. Im just looking for an idea and realize local prices can vary. Thanks

[cwtebay]

There are 2 fairly nice examples on GunBroker right now, one is at $750, the other $1050. Neither have any bids.

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[gc45]

Bluebook is for gun stores IMO- seldom works that well for buyers. never thought a book could fairly tell me a guns value, even one in lessor condition as prices is all about desireabliity and what someone will pay..Hang around gun shows proves this out..

[Winger Ed.]

the blue book is kind of fun to read, but the prices I've seen in it can be rather optomistic.

When I am curious about a gun's value, I cruise through the various auction sites and see what is going on there.
I think you have to pay a nominal fee to Gunbroker to be able to access what items actually sold for though.

[WILCO]

https://www.legacy-collectibles.com/terrific-husqvarna-m38-1941-mfg.html

[jimb16]

In some cases the Blue Book value is way above or way below current market values. It depends on whether the item is hot or not!

[William Yanda]

I have a Gunbroker account and can choose to view current offerings or past auctions.

[schutzen-jager]

jmho - blue book is very over rated + is not a true indicator of values - especially when taking into account regional demand differences in values -

[Adam Helmer]

The Blue Book (BB) is merely a guide. As a longtime appraiser for local lawyers, I need to say the BB offers a starting point. I have appraised hundreds of gun collections and I found gun owners most often escalate the condition of their arms and potential buyers downgrade the condition.

Condition is a subjective OPINION and many factors are involved. The BB is a good starting point, but other factors enter in. The value of any gun is whatever a willing buyer will pay a willing seller.
I have seen it go both ways. The BB is not all bad, it just is not the final price point.

Be well.

Adam

[243winxb]

HUSQVARNA M38 - 6.5X55MM MFG 1942 SWEDISH WWII ERA MAUSER MATCHING SN
Sold Location: Reno, NV 89502
Sold Date: 3 month ago. $549.

https://truegunvalue.com/

[schutzen-jager]

i have found this site helpful, especially determining regional values -

https://truegunvalue.com/

[Slugster]

The value of an object is what that object will sell for. Asking prices and selling prices are usually quite different. I should have bought a truck load of Swedes when they were 69.00 apiece. Ah the good old days.