AboutDoug Little Expertise I can answer questions relating to Legal Concealed Carry in most of the Western US, with detailed knowledge of Concealed Carry laws in Arizona.
I have an in-depth understanding of tactical and defensive handgun skills including Close Range Gunfighting, Armed Vehicle Operations, Low Light Gunfighting and Advanced Concealed Carry techniques.
I can answer detailed questions regarding Firearms Safety, Gun Handling and Marksmanship techniques. I can also answer detailed questions in the area of Crime Prevention and Victim Avoidance.
***PLEASE NOTE: Despite having done so in the past, I cannot continue to answer questions about valuation of firearms of any kind or questions regarding when a gun was made or what the impact of age or condition might be on the value of any firearm, either contemporary or antique.***
Experience NRA Training Counselor, NRA instructor for Personal Protection in the Home, Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol and Refuse to be a Victim disciplines. Certified by the AZ Dept. of Public Safety as a Firearms Safety Instructor for AZ Concealed Weapons Permit Classes and AZ Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Training. Instructor in both Low Light Gunfighting and Close Range Gunfighting. Staff instructor for Suarez International. I am a multiple graduate of Gunsite Academy and hold a certificate of Armed Vehicle Operations from them. I have been instructing in Arizona professionally for the past 5 years and have over 20 years shooting experience. Certified by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners as a Crime Prevention Specialist.
Organizations National Rifle Association, Life Member; International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners; International Defensive Pistol Association; Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association; Association of Police Marksman; President, US Marshals Posse - District of Arizona
Education/Credentials BS, Political Science, Appalachian State University;
Suarez International - Low Light Instructor,
Suarez International - Close Range Gunfighting Instructor,
Gunsite Academy - Armed Vehicle Operations,
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Firearms Safety Instructor,
NRA Instructor Ratings in Personal Protection in Home, Home Firearms Safety and Basic Pistol,
ASP Tactical Baton Instructor,
ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor.
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Question i am a owner of browning sweet 16 with rib serial number 10395 i was wondering what the value is and to find out how to sell the items that i have in florida
Answer Linda,
What you appear to have is a Browning Auto-5 "Sweet 16". If it has a 2 3/4" chamber, it was made between 1947 and 1975. If it has a ventilated rib, it is actually worth slightly more than a matte rib version.
In 98% condition, the ventilated rib version is worth about $1500 while the matte rib is worth about $1100. In 95% condition they would be valued at $1150 and $950 respectively. At 90% condition, we are talking about $975 and $850.
Unfortunately, without actually examining the gun, I can't really tell you what kind of condition it is in. Since condition dramatically affects value, the numbers I have provided are just ranges that you might work with.
If you sell them to a gun store, you are going to be offered about half of what they are actually worth. If you sell them as a private party, you will get a lot more out of them. I'd suggest that you might try listing them for sale on www.gunbroker.com or at www.gunsamerica.com
A quick search on GunBroker shows values ranging around $1300 for a gun in excellent condition.
