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barnabus
02-26-2024, 04:51 PM
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
02-26-2024, 05:01 PM
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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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.
02-26-2024, 07:31 PM
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
02-26-2024, 08:13 PM
https://www.legacy-collectibles.com/terrific-husqvarna-m38-1941-mfg.html
jimb16
02-26-2024, 08:21 PM
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
02-27-2024, 09:11 AM
I have a Gunbroker account and can choose to view current offerings or past auctions.
schutzen-jager
02-27-2024, 09:20 AM
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
02-27-2024, 02:40 PM
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
02-27-2024, 06:12 PM
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
02-28-2024, 09:43 AM
i have found this site helpful, especially determining regional values -
https://truegunvalue.com/
Slugster
02-28-2024, 10:51 AM
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.
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