Firearms Appraisal & Collection Consulting
Professional valuation services for collectors, estates, and institutions, backed by museum-level expertise and real-world market experience.
Serious Collections Require Serious Expertise​
With more than a decade of experience working with historic firearms, museum collections, and the modern gun industry, I provide accurate, defensible valuations grounded in both historical knowledge and current market realities.
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My background includes:
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Work with the National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the National Firearms Museum
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Written hundreds of published articles on firearms history and collecting
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Extensive relationships with collectors, dealers, and auction houses
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Need help valuing a firearm or collection?
Who I Work With​
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Private collectors
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Estates and families
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Attorneys and estate professionals
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Museums and institutions
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Auction houses
How It Works​
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Initial Consultation
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Scope & Quote
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Research & Evaluation
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Delivery of Appraisal or Report
Services​
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Firearm Appraisals
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Clear, well-supported valuations for individual firearms and entire collections.​
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Learn more here.​
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Estate Valuations
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Helping families and attorneys understand the true value of inherited collections.​
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Learn more here.​
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Insurance Documentation
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Replacement value and documentation for proper coverage.​
Collection Consulting
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Advising collectors on acquisitions, sales, and long-term strategy.
Pricing​
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Verbal Appraisals: Starting at $100 per firearm or hourly
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Written Reports: Starting at $300
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Collection Projects: Custom quoted based on size and complexity