Worth of Antique Guns
- The Age Factor
- Popular Brands
Value Determinants
- Age and Brand
- Condition
Factors Determining Gun Value
- Condition, Rarity, Historical Significance, Unique Features, and Community Interest
Generally speaking, the older the gun the more it is worth. Specific brands of guns such as Colt and Winchester are heavily sought after by collectors. The most expensive shotguns in the world are British maker Peter Hofer Sidelock valued at $705,000. Some modern-day gunsmiths make a limited number of some of the most expensive guns today using the latest technologies to produce the finest firearms with excellent functionalities.
Unlike other antique items, where you can peruse the internet to find comparable examples, valuing antique guns is more complex. So, what are your options? Auction websites. Using auction websites is one way to research the value of an antique gun.
From the Mana Colt 1911 to the antique firearms of Smith & Wesson, form and function are just a part of the overall package that makes a gun worth a lot of money. Your gun might be worth some money if you happen to own any of the following collectibles. For example, if the gun you obtained is a Mossberg 500 made anytime in the 1960s to 2020, it’s worth approximately $75 to $300, depending on its condition.