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Free firearm and militaria appraisals in the State of Maine.
Are you interested in knowing the value, insuring or selling a single firearm or a firearms collection. I will research what you have by using a library of books, online searches, current prices guides, recent ended online auctions, and 30+ years of experience. The market is always changing and sometimes even the current blue books are low and sometimes they are high. As collector as well so I know what my customers will pay for firearms. If there is something I am not familiar with I will take the time to research the firearm or collectable and contact other experts to help if needed. I will give you a an honest value. Appraisals are a great asset when it comes to insurance coverage. Also you might be hunting, carrying, or storing (in less than acceptable conditions) a gun that is worth a lot more than you think. Wear and rust can case of firearm to decrease in value by a lot.
I can help you with complete estate collections. I have a broad knowledge of antiques, collectables, and firearms. I collect antique, vintage, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam war firearms and military collectables. Also I have a large collection of antiques such as vintage and antique hunting & fishing items, signage, gas and oil, metal toys and more. I can give you estimated values on those items as well. I have helped several customers over the years with estate collections. Some have no one to help them, feeling overwhelmed with the passing of a loved one, did not trust the people coming out of the woodwork to buy guns from an estate, or did not have the knowledge to research themselves.
Fred knows that many factors go into a gun’s value, and he wants to share our knowledge and expertise with you. He will closely examine your gun offering a quick and accurate assessment.
APPRAISALS MUST BE IN PERSON. We do not offer appraisals, trade value, or estimates of purchase price via email, Facebook, or phone. Beware of those that will. Sometimes they tell you a higher number just to get you in the door then they tell you it is not what they thought or the condition isn't as good as you described and offer you a much lower value.
Details I need to look at.
Finish wear - none, normal, or abnormal
Original metal finish or redone
Rust or pitting from rust
Original stock finish or sanded and refinished
Cracked, broken, or repairs to stocks
Original parts and features
Dents, dings, scratches
Matching serial numbers
Bore condition wear, pitting, frosted, dark, counter bored
Magazines original or aftermarket
Function of action
If revolver - cylinder locking, timing, play
Safety function
Condition of firing mech and firing pin
If a break action shotgun - tightness of lockup and hinge mech
Barrel length correct and correct crown and/or machining on the end of the barrel or barrels
Year of when the firearm was manufactured
Original boxes or paperwork
Original accessories
Grade of firearm low grade vs high grade
Aesthetics of wood used
Factory engraving or not
Original hardware such as screws
Any modifications or repairs throughout
Receiver drilled for scopes or sights
If color case hardened or straw colored parts how much is retained
Military markings present if use by a military
For example
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BEWARE SOME OF THOSE THAT ARE ADVERTISING THAT THEY BUY AND APPRAISE GUNS BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A LICENSE. SOME MAY HAVE A BUSINESS BUT DO NOT HAVE A LICENSE OR LOST IT DUE TO A FAILED INSPECTION. DON'T LET YOUR GUNS FALL INTO THE WRONG HANDS.
ASK THEM FOR A COPY OF THEIR LICENSE.
GO TO THE FFL EZ CHECK WEBSITE TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A VALID FFL EVEN IF IT IS NOT EXPIRED.
https://fflezcheck.atf.gov/FFLEzCheck/
ATTN: TAKING EFFECT ON AUGUST 9TH 2024
LD. 2224 An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System. This will require background checks on ALL advertised firearms sales (such as Uncle Henry's or other online or newspaper ads). LD 2224 will be in effect soon! It will be a Class C the crime of intentionally, knowingly or recklessly selling or transferring a firearm to a person who is prohibited from owning, possessing or having under that person's control a firearm. Establishes a Class C crime for a seller who is not a federally licensed firearms dealer to complete a transaction unless the seller facilitates the transaction through a federally licensed firearms dealer and the dealer performs a background check of the seller by using the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This legislation takes effect August 9th 2024.
Interested in selling? You can come here or we will come to you. If you want to sell your firearms collection see the Guns Buy Sell Trade Page on this website or CLICK HERE
ALLSPORT PERFORMANCE INC / MAINE GUN DEALER
681 BOG ROAD
HERMON, MAINE
EST. 1997
Note - Including a list and pictures are very helpful to know a head of time what you have.
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SMS TEXT MESSAGE:
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NEW - TEXT ONLY NUMBER 207-814-8979
I do have a telephone number but the problem is I have no employees. I do everything myself. I rarely answer the phone. Running the retail, paying attention to customers making sure nothing walks out the door such as a firearm, doing background checks, appraisals, buying firearms, firearm traces, ordering, receiving, book keeping, maintaining the website, social media, emails, texts, shipping, stocking shelves, tagging guns, cleaning used guns and everything else that comes with running your own business. I just don't have time to answer the phone. This is why I have the options for communication that I have listed above. Coming in the shop during normal business hours is fine as well.
I only give values in person, Sorry.
Buy guns from us:
WWW.MAINEGUNDEALER.COM
Sell guns to us or receive free appraisals:
WWW.MAINEGUNBUYER.COM
Photography services:
WWW.APPHOTOGRAPHYMAINE.COM
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RETAIL OPEN
NOON-5:00PM - Monday
9:00AM-5:00PM - Tuesday - Friday
8:00AM-NOON - Saturday (Sept - April) By appointment on Saturdays May-August only if you are selling a collection.
We will be willing to make appointments outside of business hours if necessary if you are willing to sell your firearm or collection to us.
We only offer free appraisals during normal business hours. We do not make appointments for appraisals.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE WE BUY AND TRADE GUNS PAGE​
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