Iver & Johnson Shotguns

snakeman

My question is about the value of a shotgun, I am not attempting to sell it through this forum, only get input about the approx. value of this 1905 Iver & Johnson 410 single barrel full chock shotgun, if anybody has some input I would be gratefull, thanks snakeman

b.goforth

i don't think any one on this fourm will give or can give an exact value of any gun with out seeing and handling it. i collect iver johnson firearms and never quote any thing but a value range with the disclaimer depending on condition. on the other hand if i am able to see and handle an iver johnson firearm i can tell you what i think it is worth to me( which may or may not be what some other collector or shooter would pay for it).

snakeman

Thank You for your responce........I am NEW to THIS forum.....

what I was looking for is a ball park figure, of the " approximate " value of the weapon.

With all due respect, I would say you , being a collector of this brand of shotgun, you might be able to give a rough estimate of what this shotgun MIGHT bring in an auction.

Again THANK YOU for responding, snakeman

nord

As much as I hate to say this, your little gun has almost no following among collectors. Even the fact that it's a .410 means almost nothing.

These pieces were made to be affordable weapons and not much more. They sold new for under $5.00 and a gazillion have been made, sold, and abused over the last 100 years or so.

The wholesale value of this type of firearem in used, but good mechanical condition, is about $35.00. And that's IF you can find a buyer. You'll see price tags at shows for two and three times that amount but those guns seldom find new owners.

Nord

old single shots

being a .410 gives this gun more (value-interest)than if it was a 12 ga.For a gun of this type i would say,the price could run from only a few dollars in fair condition to perhaps a high of 100-150 if in almost new condition.This is my opinion only.based on what i have seen similar guns sell for.I do not claim to be an expert in this field,but hope this helps you some.

jonk

Realistically, I would guess $30-$60 depending on condition. I have one of their 16 ga. and a similar but different brand 12 ga. and I paid $45 and $25 respectively. I do collect a lot of Iver Johnson pistols but only a few shotguns/rifles.

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snakeman

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, YOU HAVEW HELPED ME RESOTORE MY FAITH IN THE HUMAN RACE, YOU GAVE ME WHAT I ASKED FOR, A COMMON Man's view of what is really going on, a common man's view is NOT a put down, it is a reflection of what I once heard as Group Conscience, again thank you, snake man

nord

And THANK YOU for not taking our answers in the wrong way.

Nord

outdoortexas

Plain jane is one thing, but keep in mind that "by the book" the
410 double "SKEET-ER" lists for over.....$3,000! Not that I'd be the one to find one in an attic.[^]

snakeman

Originally posted by outdoortexas
Plain jane is one thing, but keep in mind that "by the book" the
410 double "SKEET-ER" lists for over.....$3,000! Not that I'd be the one to find one in an attic.[^]
[/IS This a Rare Double Bbl 410 shotgun? and if it is are the Bbls side by side or over and under? Thanks for this bit of info because this may be the gun he is mixed up on as far as price, he is convienced that his shotgun is worth a lotmore that what i am beginning to get a real idea of what is going on, again, thank all of you for you comments]