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How to rate condition of guns

Archer1Archer1 Member Posts: 19 ✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have my fathers collection of firearms that I am going to Auction. I do not know how to rate the blueing or condition. These are mostly old winchester shotguns, 1897, 1912's, and 24 in used condition. I can take digital pictures for info. I sold some of his guns on ebay years ago and it was a hassle. 80% of the buyers were real happy and the others were less than happy. They really picked over the guns. Also all the emails were a bother with questions about grading and every rub spot. I did not mind sending pictures but a simple' used in good condition' description brought a lot of hassles.
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  • mattsmilitariamattsmilitaria Member Posts: 51 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree totally with Saxonpig. I have a gun for sale right now that I would say is 99.9% (ok, 100%), and I only advetised it as 95%. Always better to stay on the conservative side. Any gun that is as old as the ones you stated are going to be at least 90% or lower (unless they were never used?!)If these are truely rare guns, then most collectors will be happy to get one in any condition! A friend of mine just got a grandpa Nambu pistol. It is in fair shape, about 40-50% blue, and grips are fair, and bore is good only. But how many grandpa nambus have you ever seen?! (much less in good condition!?)Matt
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  • snocountrysnocountry Member Posts: 111 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    take good quality photos- describe as honestly as you can and let the auction take care of the rest. I've been pleasantly surprised on some items and something less than that on others. nobody is a total expert on everything- tho they may think they are.
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  • l-girll-girl Member Posts: 131 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Several good pictures from different angles are worth a thousand words.
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  • dakotashooter2dakotashooter2 Member Posts: 6,186
    edited November -1
    Gun buyer/sellers are no different from anyone else. If your selling it's MINT if your buying It's junk. Condition is also a relative term. Put a dozen knowledgeable buyers in a room with a gun and you'll probably get a 1/2 dozen different answers. Show pictures, describe the best you can (be honest)and after that "let the buyer beware".
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