There are many reasons that you might need or want an appraisal. Here are a few:
Gun Appraisals
Did you just inherit an old Walther P38 pistol or a newer old shotgun you don’t know much about it, you have no idea what it’s worth? Prices can vary based on the condition, rarity, provenance and other factors. An accurate and knowledgeable appraisal can help you understand what you have and what it would bring on the open market.
What are the characteristics that contribute to the value of a firearm? Some questions we ask are: What is it? Who made it? When was it made? Were there many of this type of firearm manufactured? Is the finish original? What condition is it in? Are the parts all original to the gun? Are there any special markings? All these features have an impact on value. Often, more important than the gun itself is its history, or provenance. Was it owned by a historical figure? Was it used in a well-known historical event?
Provenance can add substantially to the value of a firearm, even if it was not owned by someone famous. For example, a factory letter stating where a rifle was shipped, on what
date, and what features it was shipped with, can significantly increase the selling price of an antique rifle. Or, a simple ‘capture paper’, which was written permission to bring a pistol home as a souvenir from WWII, can add significantly to the value of even a common pistol or rifle.
For information on how we do our appraisals following this link: How we do appraisals
Coin Appraisals
Coins are very similar. The condition and the rarity are essential to figuring out the value. With Bar-K we are trained to evaluate each coin and detect many of the indicators of counterfeit coins.
On coin appraisals if the item has an estimated value over $100, we will write an appraisal sheet for that item (or set of coins). Lesser valued items will be evaluated on a separate list to conserve the cost of the appraisal.
About our Appraisals
Dave, the owner of Bar-K Gunworks is a certified AGI gun appraiser (#1135139). He knows what is important about firearms, both antique and modern. He understands the markets, including the dealer and collector markets, as well as the auction markets for both antique and modern firearms.
At Bar-K guns we also has a very strong numismatic background. He has graded coins for over 40 years. He’s familiar with the industry, the grading companies, coin dealers and detecting counterfeits.
When Appraising we view this as our only business. We will not buy your property or sell it on consignment. This will guarantee you that our appraisals are not biased or self-serving. You receive professional objectivity without conflict of interest.
Our Pricing
Gun Appraisals
Written value for 1 firearm - $75.00
Each additional firearm - $50.00
Research or history search - $65.00 per hour
Coin Appraisals
Written value for collection (plus hourly rate) - $50.00
Coin Evaluation - $65.00 per hour
