[Value Help on Handguns]

Thanks for the info/tips. Looks like I am going to have to pull some prices off various sites to figure out what, if any, to sell. If I decide to sell I'll certainly become a Benefactor and post em in the Classifieds.

I was just hoping for some insight on prices as the last thing I wanna do is post inaccurate (low or high) prices if the time comes. Isnt there some kind of firearm bluebook or something to subscribe to or purchase? I think I remember my old man having one back in the day.

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sorry they are stainless...i misspoke (typed)

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If it was me...keep the Smith revolvers for now...sell the rest. That's just my opinion but those are the most valuable of the bunch.

The Nickel S&W's and the Auto Ordinance (was the one my dad carried) are pretty much off limits. The 9mm has to go and the others can too for the right price I reckon...lol

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My advice would be to hold on to the pistolas. They are good quality and will only appreciate with time. Furthermore, these were your pops so the sentimental value is worth a lot more than an extra few hundred bucks in the wallet.

BUT, if you really need to sell, go check out gunbroker.com and see what they are fetching in the market.

Good luck with your decision.

Thanks for the info. I am definitely holding onto a few of them, the sentimental value is definitely there but I also know my dad wouldnt want me to let them sit in the safe unused. He and I were more into the rifles and shotguns you see in the background than the pistols. The shotguns and rifles hold most of the sentimental value in my "collection."

I will checkout gunbroker.com for insurance info on all of em, and maybe sales prices on a 3 or 4 of em. I would like to get a better (meaning more solid, larger) 9mm than that compact I have...I'm not a huge fan.

Thanks again!

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Hey all...I went thru the handguns that I still have from when my dad passed away and I need help on pricing these. I am considering selling some of them, but more importantly I need a decent estimate to make sure I am covered insurance wise in case something were to happen. I noticed the classified forums do not allow these threads so I hope it is OK to post them here.

First is a 357 S&W 28-2 Highway Patrolman:

Next is a 41 S&W M657-1:

Next is a 357 S&W 586-1:

Next is a 357 S&W 19-4:

Next is a 9mm S&W SW9M:

Next is a 45 Auto Ordinance ZG-51:

Lastly I have a 41 Magnum Research Desert Eagle:

I also have a 22 Browning Challenger 3 that a buddy is borrowing from me right now that I dont have pics of...

Thanks for your help and thoughts on this. I hope I am not breaking any forum rules by doing this but the other "specialty" forums I am a member of allow threads like this as long as no one busts out eBay like threads...lol!

[Gun Malfunction due to Old Ammo?]

Victory!

Got the guns out today and after reading all your suggestions they both work fine! I would have to say it was a combo of the guns needing cleaned/oiled and a classic case of a limp wrist (been out of shooting a while).

Thanks for all the tips and for your patience. Gonna have to goto Gunny's this week and get some practice in...permit class in 1 month

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I'm going with bad springs in the magazines. Unless your ammo is visibly corroded, there is almost no way it can be too old. Did either of these guns sit loaded for an extended period? That can weaken the springs. I have heard and try to follow the 'rotate them out' method for loaded mags. Also, when you cleaned the guns, did you clean the mags. That may help. Just take them apart and clean the inside with a silicon rag(available at Walmart or most any sporting goods stores) Good luck!!

the 45 has been in my nightstand loaded for a while, but the 41 was not loaded. It's wierd cause the 41 wont load the next shell but the 45 tries to load the next shell but cant because the last shell wont eject. Seems like the 41 would be the one with a bad spring? Anyway, I am switching clips with the 41 and will try to clean the 45 clip. Thanks to the crappy weather I have plenty of tme to work on and clean them since I cant go out back and shoot!

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well the wifey kept me out all day Christmas shopping so i didnt get to fire them up today. Hopefully will give it a go tomorrow and report back in.

Thanks again to all who have responded (and I think i'll dispose of the ammo myself )

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2 years is too long to let your guns sit. Get out to the range more.

I hear ya, I have to admit life got in the way and my firearms suffered. I did keep em in a cozy safe with a mini dehumidifier though! lol

I am making it a point to shoot and clean all 22 of em over the next month or so and then again this spring/summer and on and on...

My sincere apologies...I have been an irresponsible caretaker

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Thanks for the responses. On one hand I am glad I dont have to toss a bunch of ammo but on the other hand that means I have a different problem...lol

The 45 was pretty dry when i took it apart alst night after shooting so she got a full makeover. I went ahead and did the same to the 41 but it was still nicely oiled. Hopefully the cleaning and oiling late last night will help. I have also changed the clip in the 41 since it wouldnt load the next round...hoping the clip in the 45 is OK since it wasnt having a problem getting the next one ready (not to mention I dont have an extra 45 clip ).

I am hoping these things will make it go smoother today, combined with a concentrated effort not to limp wrist it. I had lurked on this forum before I shot yesterday and read about avoiding limp wristing so i tried not to yesterday...but after 2 years or so of not shooting I am sure I still did somewhat.

Thanks again for the help! Wish me luck!

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Went to the range tonight to fire some handguns for the first time in about 2 years. The guns I took were an Auto ordinance ZG 51 (45 cal) and a 41 cal Desert Eagle (Magnum Research I think). Anyway, both guns had consistent malfunctions. With almost every other shot, the 45 would not eject the used cartridge and would jam with either the old cart in the barrel or the old cart partially out but held in by the new cart loading up. The 41 would eject the old cart, but would not load the new cart. The odd thing is the gun would slide back into the ready position but would not chamber the new cart.

The ammo I am using is pretty old, more than 5 years old at least. A friend of mine told me that this could be a factor in these guns acting up. I admit I dont know mcuh, but I guess this makes sense. I really hope you guys can confirm the possibility of this as the guns had been freshly cleaned and oiled so my only other thought is the guns are just messed up. I know my dad shot the 45 a ton when he was alive, but the desert eagle was never shot to my knowledge.

I should know better than to shoot ammo that is this old, but I have sooo freaking much of it I really hate to get rid of it.

I do have some newer ammo that I am going to try tomorrow...

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

Also, I apologize if this is in the wrong section but I couldn't find a "help" section

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Hey all. Just want to introduce myself and ask you guys (and gals) to be patient with any noob questions I might throw out there. Growing up my dad taught me how to handle a gun from age 8 and after hunter safety class he and I would go hunting almost every weekend each year until he passed in 2004. We were also involved in skeet, trap and clay shooting and I tell ya it was some of the best time for a father and son to have together. I was fortunate enough to have a dad who wasnt afraid to teach me how to properly handle a gun and give me the confidence to use one. I hope everyone can take the time to get their kids involved in the safe way to handle a firearm...cause they sure are fun!

Anyway, when he passed he left me a collection of over 50 guns , of which I have cut down to 22 now

I am about to get my carry permit and have just now started to get back into shooting sports since my dad passed. I do know how to use em, but I am not the most well versed in the latest and greatest technology and terminology so I ask for your patience and thank you ahead of time for your help!