Shooting From the Hip

Read what the experts have to say about firearms and other related antiques and collectibles. There is a ton of great FREE information in these articles. Enjoy !


Articles by Jim Supica President, Old Town Station Ltd.




Condition Standards for Rating Firearms- See the NRA's condition standards along with others rating systems and read what Jim has to say about them!

Firearms Engravings- What can make a gun worth more than a car?

Putting a Value on History- Calculating the value of an item that is linked, in some way, to history.

Hard to Identify or Value Firearms- Some firearms are much harder to identify than others.

FAKE!- What to look out for. Get tips on how to spot fakes and avoid being taken



Articles by Will Gorges  of Battleground Antiques



The Impact of the Internet - An appraiser's perspective through the years

Basic Guideline Perspective on Collecting Historical Artifacts- A Civil War Dealer's comments about values

Commemoratives - Will's viewpoint on the topic of Commemorative antiques and collectibles


Articles by Phil Wyles



Tips from a Gun Appraiser- Get some insight into what an appraiser is looking for.



General Articles by wiw2u Appraisers



 Is your gun a collectible? - Find out what makes a gun desirable to a collector