Hello all

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Geo99

I've never understood how the bluebook can be so out of line with reality. They claim it is a compilation (average) of all guns sold at auctions, retail, etc. in a given year.

Well, pricing a pistol or other gun is an impossible task.
Just read the thread here- with estimates from $1500 to $4500!

Often a case of mis-identification, mis-grading, and run-a-way auction pricing?

Probably a lot more reasons why the book is "never" right-
same reasons I'm never correct on price/value.

"Value" is in the eye of the seller, as is the price; often the price is set when evaluating the piece with rose colored glasses.

Then add in when, where, how, to whom, and the phase of the moon and one has a set of variables that can come together to give an astute buyer a real bargain, or get him ripped off if he is lazy or impatient and does not study prices for a while and really do his homework.

Also why I "quit" doing prices- one is never "correct".