OT - C96 need value advise

Imperial Arms · 11-08-2002, 11:28 PM

Karl,

A mismatched floorplate of your 'Red 9', which is in is good condition (without a stock), will decrease the value by about 30%-35%. With expensive collecting based on condition and rarity (let us say $10,000 and over), a mismatched stock is not as important as a mismatched part on the pistol as long as the stock is correct to the gun.

Above certain prices, 'condition' becomes more important than a mismatched part and it depends on the part in question. For example, I know of a near mint Flatside 20-Shot with a matching stock which has a mismatched magazine follower, but because of it rarity and condition, the decrease in value would be very minimal.

In the case of your 'Red 9', you have to ask yourself if you can 'live' with a mismatched floorplate or would accept a reduction in price to make you satisfied? If you want an all matching pistol, then return it for a full refund.

Albert

11-08-2002, 11:28 PM	#7
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Karl, A mismatched floorplate of your 'Red 9', which is in is good condition (without a stock), will decrease the value by about 30%-35%. With expensive collecting based on condition and rarity (let us say $10,000 and over), a mismatched stock is not as important as a mismatched part on the pistol as long as the stock is correct to the gun. Above certain prices, 'condition' becomes more important than a mismatched part and it depends on the part in question. For example, I know of a near mint Flatside 20-Shot with a matching stock which has a mismatched magazine follower, but because of it rarity and condition, the decrease in value would be very minimal. In the case of your 'Red 9', you have to ask yourself if you can 'live' with a mismatched floorplate or would accept a reduction in price to make you satisfied? If you want an all matching pistol, then return it for a full refund. Albert