I recently took possession of five firearms owned by cherished friend who is now in a hospice situation. I am taking them to a trusted dealer for evaluation and perhaps photography, but will be selling them myself and turning all the proceeds over to his out-of-state family.
If anyone is interested in any of these, please PM me your email address and I will respond when I have a better handle on values. I would VERY MUCH prefer to sell these to Arizona residents. I am very aware of how condition affects value.
Items are a US Property Remington Rand 1911 that is surely a WWII item, a S&W US Army Model 1917 45 ACP revolver that is more than likely a refinished commercial model from the 1920s, a Colt 357 Magnum 4" that was his duty gun when he was a motorcycle cop and has some genuinely "colorful" history, a Walther PPK 9mm kurz, and a 1977-production Winchester M94 30-30 allegedly unfired, with paperwork in the beat-up original box.
Darby, it looks like your mailbox is full.
Thank you - will thin it out -
It's always amazing how much history is stored away in attics and closets.
sorry for your friend.....
All good guns. Yes interested. Need pics, info, prices.
Have you turned up any appraisal or evaluation on that Ramington Rend .45 yet?
I had these appraised yesterday by a respected dealer/gunsmith. He feels the R-R 1911 is worth $1100 at his wholesale level and perhaps much more to a knowledgeable collector. It was apparently made in late 1942.
The remaining pieces were something of a disappointment - none are really of interest to serious collectors.
He feels that I should not expect more than $400-450 for the Winchester M94. This is a 40-year-old virgin but not exactly rare. Seems like plenty to me.
The S&W M1917 has been refinished, is in fine mechanical shape and quite presentable but probably not worth more than $500.
His take on the duty Colt 357 is much the same - fine shooter but worth $400 at most. Sad to say this is not one of the rapidly-appreciating Colt revolvers.
The Walther PPK is a newer one, in excellent shape but rather common and would be worth $300.
Note all the "buts" in the descriptions. I am not in the firearms dealing business and was not expecting these evaluations.
The owner slipped away Sunday evening. He made it home and went to bed happy. I am in touch with his daughters and plan to do my best to see they are dealt with fairly.
To those of you who requested pictures, I will keep in touch via your email.
The Colt 357 and the Winchester M94 have been sold.
Joe,
Sorry to hear about your friend. Prayers and blessings to both you you.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff. He was a fine gentlemen. Hate that he is no longer with us.
Surprised that the R-R is still out there.
It has been torn down and inspected by three potential buyers and offers made, but for now I am trying to get a slightly better figure. I am taking it and the other two pieces to a gun show this weekend in hopes of getting this ordeal behind me.
Can you send pics of the Colt to me? I'll pm my cell to send them to as well as an email.
Coltfan - the Colt was sold yesterday.
I would like to see pictures of the PPK/s. PM sent
Once more before they head to the gun show.
I still have the R-R 1911, the S&W 1917 and the Walther PPK. If any of these are around tomorrow evening I will get some pictures that can be emailed. Will respond to PMs here.
"Howdy!!"
Sorry for the illness and loss of your bud Joe. Once gone they cannot be replaced but the memories will live on. Nice of you to lend a hand.
Bump for a good man!!
Godspeed!!
Thanks bud - he was a dandy
For those who are still interested in the R-R 1911 or the S&W US Army M1917 please PM me - I will have photographs ready later today.
The 1911 has been sold - still have the S&W 45 acp reolver
Once more unto the breach - - -
Happy to say I have sold the guns mentioned.
My thanks to all of you for your polite inquiries.
Regards, Joe