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Do any gov't amorer's markings REDUCE values?

ChuckWBIVChuckWBIV Member Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
edited July 2013 in Ask the Experts
In a general sense, do gov't armorer's marking reduce the value of hardware? Or of woodwork?

There's exceptions I imagine, but as a rule? Yea? Or nay?
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The definitive unequivocal rule is: It depends.

    It depends on what government.
    It depends on what gun.
    It depends on the condition of the gun (original or rebuilt).
    It depends on the person evaluating the gun.

    Neal
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    That is an unequivocal depends.
    W.D.
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Inspector marks can make big difference I don't know about ARMORERS marks. All Ainsworth inspector Marks on an early Colt SSA or the correct H marks on Military early 1911 Can also add value. A early H that is Sideways. marked on the hood of a Pre 6500 serial Barrel in good condition can bring north of $1000.00

    IMHO a 1911 that has a parkerized finish Better Have Amorer's mark or you can assume it may be a BUBBA done job.
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Authentic U.S. military markings on any firearm do not detract from the value. Infact, they will enhance the value.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • gunut 1gunut 1 Member Posts: 359 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    rebuild marks tend to lower value....but not always
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