The Blue Book of Gun Values, which can be confusing (daunting?), and The Standard Catalog of Firearms, or Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms, are good places to start (often appearing at a library near you). First, as you'll find, the weapon needs to be "graded" (See NRA Condition Grading Definitions... (http://www.oldguns.net/ ) Remember that these are only "guides" to help determine assumed worth of a weapon; real "value" (price, actually) is determined by the amount someone is willing to pay for the piece and your acceptance of their offer. If you are serious more than curious, take it to a "real" (certified) appraiser (or at least two to get, like, a Dr's "2nd opinion" because "your mileage may vary").
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