How is the value of an old gun determined?
The Percentage Systems rates the percent of original finish remaining on the gun, 100% to 0%. Refinishing a collectible gun, modifying it, customizing it or over-cleaning it nearly always lowers the value. Never take it upon yourself to clean up an old gun unless you know what you’re doing. I’ve seen folks buff a $2,000 gun into a $200 junker!
How does refinishing a gun affect its value?
Each condition rating has a specific definition (you can find these defined in the Blue Book of Gun Values). The Percentage Systems rates the percent of original finish remaining on the gun, 100% to 0%. Refinishing a collectible gun, modifying it, customizing it or over-cleaning it nearly always lowers the value.
How much is a double barrel Damascus shotgun worth?
A double-barrel Damascus shotgun with all three of these factors can be worth many thousands. They are made by a famous maker (such as Purdey, LC Smith, Parker, Greener, W&C Scott, etc.). They are a high grade of gun. Nearly all the best makers offered several “grades” of guns.
The Percentage Systems rates the percent of original finish remaining on the gun, 100% to 0%. Refinishing a collectible gun, modifying it, customizing it or over-cleaning it nearly always lowers the value. Never take it upon yourself to clean up an old gun unless you know what you’re doing. I’ve seen folks buff a $2,000 gun into a $200 junker!
Each condition rating has a specific definition (you can find these defined in the Blue Book of Gun Values). The Percentage Systems rates the percent of original finish remaining on the gun, 100% to 0%. Refinishing a collectible gun, modifying it, customizing it or over-cleaning it nearly always lowers the value.
A double-barrel Damascus shotgun with all three of these factors can be worth many thousands. They are made by a famous maker (such as Purdey, LC Smith, Parker, Greener, W&C Scott, etc.). They are a high grade of gun. Nearly all the best makers offered several “grades” of guns.
