Videos tagged with Firearms Appraisal

This video humorously illustrates a common scenario in gun shops where customers overestimate the value of their firearms. The owner quickly identifies a Mosin-Nagant M44, debunking the customer's claim of rarity and providing an accurate market valuation of $105-$150. The interaction highlights the importance of accurate identification and market knowledge when dealing with firearms.

This video presents a virtual gun show walkthrough by a retired firearms expert, showcasing a diverse collection of vintage firearms and high-end holsters. The expert details specific models like Lugers, Walthers (PPK, PP), Mauser HSc, Colt 1911 A1, Beretta P38, and Walther Model 4, highlighting their historical context, condition, markings, and unique features. He also reviews various WWII-era holsters for Lugers and PPKs, providing price ranges and condition assessments.

This episode features an in-depth interview with Spencer and Bud from Lock, Stock and Barrel, a prominent firearms auction house. They discuss their business operations, the challenges of selling firearms in California, the importance of accurate descriptions and photography in auctions, and their passion for firearms history and collecting. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of gun collecting, the impact of the internet, and the unique aspects of their business model, including their Wyoming branch.

This video details the acquisition and initial assessment of an un-named, un-marked over/under shotgun purchased via a sealed bid auction. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, meticulously examines the gun's construction, wood quality, action, barrels, and proof marks, noting similarities to Browning designs but also distinct Italian and British influences. Despite its mysterious origin and a minor ejector issue discovered during testing, the presenter expresses satisfaction with the gun's overall quality and potential for its purchase price.

This video, featuring Roy Huntington of American Handgunner Magazine, provides expert guidance on inspecting used revolvers. It contrasts a poorly maintained Smith & Wesson Model 10 with a more viable Smith & Wesson 340 PD, highlighting critical areas like lock-up, action function, and cosmetic vs. functional damage. The advice is practical for anyone looking to purchase a pre-owned revolver, emphasizing caution and thorough examination.