This video from Forgotten Weapons analyzes factors influencing firearm auction values, using Rock Island Auction results. Key takeaways include how aesthetics (Valmet M82), brand prestige (Thompson), nationality premiums (German firearms), condition (sniper rifles), and provenance (Garand) significantly impact prices, often more than rarity or mechanical function alone. The potential for legal reactivation also boosts the value of certain destructive devices.
This video details final prices from the April 2017 Rock Island Auction, focusing on submachine guns, destructive devices, and rare firearms. Ian McCollum highlights the significant price difference between transferable and dealer sample machine guns, noting his own purchase of a French MAS-38. Notable sales include a Carl Gustav m/42 recoilless rifle for $12,650 and an Oerlikon Mk IV 20mm cannon for $23,000.
This video provides the final sale prices from the October 2016 James D. Julia firearms auction. It's important to note that these prices include a 15% buyer's premium added on top of the auctioneer's hammer price. The content is presented by Forgotten Weapons and encourages viewers to support them via Patreon and to check out their merchandise.
This video presents the final sale prices from the Rock Island Premier auction in September 2016. It's important to note that these prices include a 15% buyer's premium, which is added on top of the auctioneer's hammer price. The video links to the Forgotten Weapons Patreon and merchandise store.
This video from Forgotten Weapons analyzes the final auction prices from the Rock Island Auction Company's June 2016 Regional sale. While most firearms were sold in batches, the presenter highlights some excellent deals that were available during the auction. The content focuses on the financial aspect of firearm auctions and the realized values of various guns, providing insights into the market for collectors and enthusiasts.
This video from Rock Island Premier auction reviews the hammer prices realized from a recent auction. The description hints that the prices might be high, with a playful "Hang on to your wallets...". It focuses on the financial outcome of firearm sales rather than showcasing specific firearms or shooting content.
This video provides a recap of hammer prices from the Rock Island December 2015 Premiere auction, focusing on firearms previously featured by the creator. It's a post-auction analysis, detailing the final sale prices before the buyer's premium. The creator notes that the Gewehr 71 with an experimental magazine was withdrawn from the auction for unspecified reasons, likely related to pricing disagreements between the seller and Rock Island Auction. The video aims to inform viewers about the market value of specific collectible firearms.
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