Value Question

Mauser720 · 07-20-2009, 09:02 PM

jetteraf -

The members of the Forum would be in a better position to help you if you were able to post some pictures.

If the finish is in the range of 98% and if it truly appears to be "possibly unfired" I would be very cautious since it has probably been reblued. And if it has been reblued, this greatly reduces the value.

You mentioned the mismatched period magazine, so are you assuming the rest of it is all matching or have you been able to determine that yet?

The possible issue of having been reblued, and/or the matching numbers will have a big impact on what it is worth.

Without more information and especially pictures, I doubt that anyone is going to tell you it is worth the asking price.

If you have trouble posting pictures, I'm sure someone will help you.

Hope this information is helpful.

Mauser720 - Ron

alvin · 07-20-2009, 10:31 PM

Pictures will be helpful. But there is a trap -- if you see it in a store, how would you take the pictures, it's not yours yet; if you paid for it, is it a little bit late to ask opinions..... so 3-5 days inspection period is not optional.

I bought a Japanese Type 94 rig a while back, it's a good deal. Inspired by that, I acquired another Type 14 rig, unfortunately, the decision was made too quick if I looked back -- it's a disaster. Fortunately, I returned it successfully, but drove 260 miles in one day (two trips). This thing has no fixed rule and is always case by case.

jetteraf · 07-20-2009, 10:35 PM

Hi Ron,
It's a forum member that is selling it, although at another site. He stated that all the numbers match, and the visible ones do. I asked about the re-blue, and he says it is the original finish- I think the crisp stamps in the pictures an the slight browning of the backstrap support that. However, having you guys take a look is never a bad idea. Here are the pics I have:

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07-20-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	jetteraf - The members of the Forum would be in a better position to help you if you were able to post some pictures. If the finish is in the range of 98% and if it truly appears to be "possibly unfired" I would be very cautious since it has probably been reblued. And if it has been reblued, this greatly reduces the value. You mentioned the mismatched period magazine, so are you assuming the rest of it is all matching or have you been able to determine that yet? The possible issue of having been reblued, and/or the matching numbers will have a big impact on what it is worth. Without more information and especially pictures, I doubt that anyone is going to tell you it is worth the asking price. If you have trouble posting pictures, I'm sure someone will help you. Hope this information is helpful. Mauser720 - Ron

07-20-2009, 10:31 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Pictures will be helpful. But there is a trap -- if you see it in a store, how would you take the pictures, it's not yours yet; if you paid for it, is it a little bit late to ask opinions..... so 3-5 days inspection period is not optional. I bought a Japanese Type 94 rig a while back, it's a good deal. Inspired by that, I acquired another Type 14 rig, unfortunately, the decision was made too quick if I looked back -- it's a disaster. Fortunately, I returned it successfully, but drove 260 miles in one day (two trips). This thing has no fixed rule and is always case by case.

07-20-2009, 10:35 PM	#3
jetteraf User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Ron, It's a forum member that is selling it, although at another site. He stated that all the numbers match, and the visible ones do. I asked about the re-blue, and he says it is the original finish- I think the crisp stamps in the pictures an the slight browning of the backstrap support that. However, having you guys take a look is never a bad idea. Here are the pics I have: