Gun Inheritance

[kerrbow]

Inherited 3 guns recently. Don't know much about any of them as far as worth. I found the year of mfg. but looks like values are all over the spectrum. I will never shoot them I am guessing and have more guns than I need. Opinions appreciated. 1. Winchester 94 in .32 SPL 1951 MFG 2. Ruger Vaquero 45 Long Colt 1997 MFG with holster n gunbelt 3. Colt Detective snubnose .38cal 1955 MFG Thanks for any and all help.

[CarbonFlinger]

Ruger Vaquero! Keep IT!

[talleywack97]

Heck, shoot em all I inherited a couple from the 50's and they get brought out every now and then

[kerrbow]

Heck, shoot em all I inherited a couple from the 50's and they get brought out every now and then

I just rarely shoot any firearms anymore these days. I have primarily bowhunted for the last 30 years and even was a dimwit last year when I did a rifle hunt and ruined my hearing by failing to use hearing protection while shooting a rifle with a muzzle brake. Pretty dumb on my part.

[ThisLadyHunts]

I'm sure there's a more obvious place to go for firearms appraisals but the first thing that comes to my mind is to go to a place that regularly auctions them. Two places I can think of that are fairly near you are Vogt Auction in San Antonio. In fact, their website shows they are having an auction of firearms and coins today at 1:00 p.m. Perhaps you might check out their website and see if there are any similar to the ones you inherited. The second place that comes to mind is Burley Auction Gallery out of New Braunfels.

We've traded with both auction houses (although not on firearms) and have had good experiences with each one.

Note: Vogt Auction advertises that they do appraisals. I'm not sure about Burley Auction, but I bet you could call and ask.

[Drycreek3189]

Go on Gunbroker, register, and look at completed auctions to find what recent items like yours sold for. That will probably be the top prices in most cases.

[kerrbow]

I'm sure there's a more obvious place to go for firearms appraisals but the first thing that comes to my mind is to go to a place that regularly auctions them. Two places I can think of that are fairly near you are Vogt Auction in San Antonio. In fact, their website shows they are having an auction of firearms and coins today at 1:00 p.m. Perhaps you might check out their website and see if there are any similar to the ones you inherited. The second place that comes to mind is Burley Auction Gallery out of New Braunfels.

We've traded with both auction houses (although not on firearms) and have had good experiences with each one.

Note: Vogt Auction advertises that they do appraisals. I'm not sure about Burley Auction, but I bet you could call and ask.

Worth a try, thanks.

[kerrbow]

Go on Gunbroker, register, and look at completed auctions to find what recent items like yours sold for. That will probably be the top prices in most cases.

Thanks. Just registered and looked up some numbers. Surprised what these 3 guns are bringing. I had no idea. Just thought they were old guns.

[muzzlebrake]

Keep that Vaquero for sho

[kerrbow]

Keep that Vaquero for sho

You are the 2nd person to say that. Are they becoming a collector piece for some reason?

[Buzzsaw]

You might trade them all for a new Hoyt. Some great gun shops near you might give you decent money for them but do your research and see the current value. Check out Collector Firearms. They just opened up a shop in Austin. The original store is in Houston.

[Jon B]

Love those old Snubbies

[muzzlebrake]

You are the 2nd person to say that. Are they becoming a collector piece for some reason?

If it were a Bisley model in 41 mag it would be even more sought after. There is a cult following for those older Vaqueros and Bisleys as several of the models have been discontinued or were just a limited run. Here is one I have that they don't make anymore and are more valuable than when they were first produced. Bisley Hunter SS in .41 Rem mag. Even the older blued Bisleys are getting hard to find and bring a premium as do some of the Vaqueros.

[muzzlebrake]

Value on your older Vaquero could be in the $700-900 range depending on barrel length and condition. They sold new for around $450-480 way back when. A Bisley could easily go for $1400-1500 depending on year and condition. My Bisley cost me under $600 when I bought it about 20 years ago. Actually I bought 2 and one was in 44 mag that I gifted by brother for his B-day.

[kerrbow]

Value on your older Vaquero could be in the $700-900 range depending on barrel length and condition. They sold new for around $450-480 way back when. A Bisley could easily go for $1400-1500 depending on year and condition. My Bisley cost me under $600 when I bought it about 20 years ago. Actually I bought 2 and one was in 44 mag that I gifted by brother for his B-day.

That is one fine piece you have brother. Stands out in a crowd for sure. Wish the one I had looked that good. The SS looks fantastic. Thanks for the info on my Vaquero.