Hey guys, new to the board,
I am helping my wife's family value some weapons that were left behind after her Nana had passed. Her great grandfather was a local gunsmith and shotgun nut and left around 50 weapons.
One in particular is a Remington Model 58, the interesting thing about it is that it is a 28 gauge.
I have had zero luck finding anything with this model and that gauge so I am not sure where the price point would be. I have been told anywhere from $200 to $700 but again, have not had much luck finding a weapon in this gauge to compare it to.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Jagger
Question on Remington 58
Re: Question on Remington 58
We do not usually provide value as so many variables come into play and it's usual to have the weapon in hand when evaluating.
However the chief factors are:
First - condition, condition, condition!!!
Second - grade - ranging from plain field grade to the same model with extreme engraving, checkering, fancy wood etc.
Third - rarity
Fourth - what does the market want/support. you might have a rare, perfect, beautiful object but if no one is interested what's the market value?
The range of $200 - 700 could be realistic depending on what you have.
However the chief factors are:
First - condition, condition, condition!!!
Second - grade - ranging from plain field grade to the same model with extreme engraving, checkering, fancy wood etc.
Third - rarity
Fourth - what does the market want/support. you might have a rare, perfect, beautiful object but if no one is interested what's the market value?
The range of $200 - 700 could be realistic depending on what you have.
-
- Posts: 1080
- Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2003 11:06 pm
- Location: Washington and Alaska
Re: Question on Remington 58
Remington Arms Co., Inc. only offered the Sportsman 58 in 12-, 16- and 20-gauge. At least Simmons in Kansas and Purbaugh in California offered 28-gauge and .410-bore conversions for skeet shooters who wanted to shoot a gun similar to their 20-gauge in the small bore events. Not much demand for such guns today. Really just a curiosity.
Re: Question on Remington 58
As usual, Researcher is right on. Because of their different balance, a lot of people still prefer 58s. I have only ever seen two 28 gauge conversions. Because of the light recoil, they seem to hold up well.
What could have happened... did.