Fakes & Appraisals...The NAPCA ?

03-23-2002, 08:53 PM

Followed the threads regarding fakes, appraisals, and certifications over the past few days...

Has anyone used the appraisal service, for a luger, that is offered through NAPCA (see their web-site : napca.net) ?

Who does the appraisals for NAPCA ?

How much does such an appraisal typically run (price range ok...) ?

Marvin · 03-24-2002, 06:44 AM

Pete,

This is just guess on my part about the appraisal service offered by NAPCA, but it may involve more than one person. As you noticed, there is certain information that is required to begin the process. If the information/photos are for a more or less "common" pistol, the appraisal may be done from descriptions and photos. If this is the case, the cost would be much less than for a rare pistol. If this was a rare piece, the cost of shipping would account for quite a few dollars and I would immagine that several experts would be consulted.

I don't know anyone who has taken advantage of this service, but I would put my money on an appraisal from this group.

Marvin

03-23-2002, 08:53 PM	#1
Wm. "Pete" Ebbink Guest Posts: n/a	Fakes & Appraisals...The NAPCA ? Followed the threads regarding fakes, appraisals, and certifications over the past few days... Has anyone used the appraisal service, for a luger, that is offered through NAPCA (see their web-site : napca.net) ? Who does the appraisals for NAPCA ? How much does such an appraisal typically run (price range ok...) ?

03-24-2002, 06:44 AM	#2
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fakes & Appraisals...The NAPCA ? Pete, This is just guess on my part about the appraisal service offered by NAPCA, but it may involve more than one person. As you noticed, there is certain information that is required to begin the process. If the information/photos are for a more or less "common" pistol, the appraisal may be done from descriptions and photos. If this is the case, the cost would be much less than for a rare pistol. If this was a rare piece, the cost of shipping would account for quite a few dollars and I would immagine that several experts would be consulted. I don't know anyone who has taken advantage of this service, but I would put my money on an appraisal from this group. Marvin