Inherited a collection — need help IDing some pieces
My uncle passed and left me 8 firearms. Some I recognize but there are a few I can't figure out. One looks like a military rifle with no visible markings.
Any tips on how to get these identified and appraised?
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Interesting take. I went the other direction and picked up a Taurus G3C instead. No regrets so far but ask me again in 6 months.
You should check out the Springfield Hellcat too. Similar price point and I think the trigger is better.
Can you share more details on your setup? I'm trying to decide between a few options right now.
What Tommy and Mike said about photos. For the military rifle - check the metal under the wood too. I've found German eagles and other markings hidden under handguards. Also look for cartouches on the wood itself. As for appraisal, find someone who specializes in military stuff. Regular gun store guys often lowball milsurp because they don't know the market.
Sorry for your loss man. I went through this same thing a few years back when grandpa passed. First thing - take lots of detailed photos before you do anything else. Check for any manufacturer stamps, serial numbers, import marks. Sometimes they're in weird places. And don't clean anything until you know what you have!
Post some pics if you can. The military rifle with no markings could be anything from a sporterized Mauser to something really interesting. Look under the barrel, on the receiver, inside the trigger guard. Sometimes import marks are tiny and hard to spot. I've seen stuff that looked unmarked but had proofs hidden everywhere.