Inherited a collection — need help IDing some pieces

by Danielle King 2025-12-01 18:02 6 replies · 188 views

My uncle passed and left me 6 firearms. Some I recognize but there are a few I can't figure out. One looks like a pre-war revolver with no visible markings.

Any tips on how to get these identified and appraised?

6 Replies

Carla Jennings 2025-12-05 00:02 2 points

Welcome to the addiction lol. Your wallet will never recover.

Vince Calabrese 2025-12-05 13:02 6 points

Not sure I agree but I respect the opinion. For me the Walther PDP has been rock solid for 5 months now.

Carlos Reyes 2025-12-05 17:02 3 points

Not sure I agree but I respect the opinion. For me the 1911 Government has been rock solid for 3 months now.

Kyle Brewer 2025-12-06 11:02 9 points

I run a similar setup and it's been flawless. Good choice.

Phil Henderson 2025-12-20 10:16 1 points

Sorry for your loss man. For appraisals I'd hit up a few different sources - local gun shops, maybe an auction house if there's anything really old or rare. Take lots of detailed photos first before you do anything else. That pre-war revolver could be worth decent money depending on what it is. Check for proof marks, serial numbers, anything stamped under the barrel or on the frame.

Mike Volkov 2025-12-21 17:15 12 points

Post some pics if you can! Pre-war revolvers can be tricky to ID without markings but there are usually subtle clues. Check the cylinder release, grip frame shape, barrel length. Could be anything from a cheap Saturday night special to a rare S&W or Colt. For the other guns, serial number lookups can tell you a lot about manufacture dates and variants. Blue Book of Gun Values is worth the investment too.