My mom recently inherited almost 400 guns of all shapes and size (from pistols to a 20 mm). They include a Colt Super 38 Auto, a rare Colt 22lr conversion (one of 112 ever made), etc. In any case, I get to pick one gun out of this with a max book value of $400 (as professionally appraised). The rest are going to be sold at auction. I have decided to pick a gun that will eventually become my son's when he gets older so I want something that he can shoot but also with a bit of history or "cool factor" if possible. I've tried to narrow the list, but the task is nearly impossible. Was wondering if anyone was interested in helping me pick one of these? I've included the estimated prices so you can get a sense of condition.
Any and all opinions greatly appreciated!!
- Stevens, model 26 Crackshot, .32, ~$400
- Stevens, tip-up, .44 long, ~$300
- Stevens, Maynard Jr., .22, $350
- Stevens, .25 rf, $400
- Stevens, visible loader, 4xx, .22, ~$300 (not sure if it is in firing condition)
- Remington, model 6, 423xxx, .22, ~$300
- Remington, model 6, 457xxx, .32, ~$400
- Remington, model 141, 523xx, .30, ~$360
- Remington, model 12a, 451xxx, .22, ~$400
- Remington, model 1917, 241xxx, ~$400
- Winchester, model 90, 299xxx, .22, ~$360
- Winchester, model 1873, 32-20, ~$300
- Winchester, model 1905, 179xx, .35, ~$400
- Winchester, model 1905, 275xx, .35, ~$400
- Winchester, model 1903, 112xxx, .22, ~$400
- Winchester, model 52, 32xx, .22, ~$400
- Marlin, model 29n, 11xx, .22, ~$400
- Marlin, model 37, 31xx, .22, ~$400
- Marlin, model 20a, .22, ~$400
- Phoenix Arms, model hp22a, .22, ~$300
- Savage, model 23d, 217xxx, .22 hornet, $400
- Savage, model 29, .22, ~$350
- Savage, sporter, 995xx, 25-20, ~$320
- Wards Western Field, model 31a, .22, ~$400
- CZ, model m6 scout, .22/410, ??? (stainless steel, really nifty looking)
- Destroyer, yrade mar, 38 APC, ~$400 (can't remember this one or find any info on it)
- Harens Tojhus, model m89, 819xx, 45-70, ~$400
- Suhl, model 1877, 84xx, ~$400
- Mannlicher, model 1930, 7x57, ~$400
- Ethiopia, model 24, L233xx, ~$400
- Military, model 1954, kt009xx, .22, ~$400
- Steyr, m95, 26xxj, ~$300
- Norinco ksi, model sks, 10164xxx, 7.62x39, ~$300
- Fabrique nationle, 295xx, 30-06?, ~$300
- Fegyvergyar-budapest w/hoster, 191xxx, 7.65 cal, ~$300
- Intrac arms w/case, model cx52, 83xx, 7.62x25, ~$300
Any and all opinions greatly appreciated!!
- Stevens, model 26 Crackshot, .32, ~$400
- Stevens, tip-up, .44 long, ~$300
- Stevens, Maynard Jr., .22, $350
- Stevens, .25 rf, $400
- Stevens, visible loader, 4xx, .22, ~$300 (not sure if it is in firing condition)
- Remington, model 6, 423xxx, .22, ~$300
- Remington, model 6, 457xxx, .32, ~$400
- Remington, model 141, 523xx, .30, ~$360
- Remington, model 12a, 451xxx, .22, ~$400
- Remington, model 1917, 241xxx, ~$400
- Winchester, model 90, 299xxx, .22, ~$360
- Winchester, model 1873, 32-20, ~$300
- Winchester, model 1905, 179xx, .35, ~$400
- Winchester, model 1905, 275xx, .35, ~$400
- Winchester, model 1903, 112xxx, .22, ~$400
- Winchester, model 52, 32xx, .22, ~$400
- Marlin, model 29n, 11xx, .22, ~$400
- Marlin, model 37, 31xx, .22, ~$400
- Marlin, model 20a, .22, ~$400
- Phoenix Arms, model hp22a, .22, ~$300
- Savage, model 23d, 217xxx, .22 hornet, $400
- Savage, model 29, .22, ~$350
- Savage, sporter, 995xx, 25-20, ~$320
- Wards Western Field, model 31a, .22, ~$400
- CZ, model m6 scout, .22/410, ??? (stainless steel, really nifty looking)
- Destroyer, yrade mar, 38 APC, ~$400 (can't remember this one or find any info on it)
- Harens Tojhus, model m89, 819xx, 45-70, ~$400
- Suhl, model 1877, 84xx, ~$400
- Mannlicher, model 1930, 7x57, ~$400
- Ethiopia, model 24, L233xx, ~$400
- Military, model 1954, kt009xx, .22, ~$400
- Steyr, m95, 26xxj, ~$300
- Norinco ksi, model sks, 10164xxx, 7.62x39, ~$300
- Fabrique nationle, 295xx, 30-06?, ~$300
- Fegyvergyar-budapest w/hoster, 191xxx, 7.65 cal, ~$300
- Intrac arms w/case, model cx52, 83xx, 7.62x25, ~$300