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We (my father & myself) have had several different business in the last 50 years, anything from a  power outdoor equipment shop, race car operations to muzzle loading supplies. All were a challenge but looking back all of them at the time were enjoyable.

One Business was the sale of antique collectables: we dealt in anything from edged weapons, antique firearms, and all the accouterments that fit within the period we dealt with.
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ANTIQUE WARES PURCHASING

WARNING 
Some Historical Societies, State Historical Sales, or Estate Sales showing items being sold may be misleading in their advertising in some cases, making one think the articles listed are from that estate only. When in truth they may have been accumulated from several locations, brought to one different location, and offered as part of the current sale. This is found in many of the older sales held in the past century. Always make your purchases with this in mind.


We lived by the National Rifle Association Guidelines

NRA CONDITION STANDARDS FOR ANTIQUE FIREARMS:

FACTORY NEW: All original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.

 

EXCELLENT: All original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.

 

FINE: All original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore.

 

VERY GOOD: All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.

 

GOOD: Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or re-blued; principal letters, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

 

FAIR: Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

 

POOR: Major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collector's firearm.

NRA CONDITION STANDARDS FOR MODERN FIREARMS:

NEW: Not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.

PERFECT: In New condition in every respect.

EXCELLENT: New condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect, (except at muzzle or sharp edges).

VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.

GOOD: In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.

FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.


My father always told us: "When the interest dies the collections are no longer needed - Sell them and never look back".      L. N. Conner, Jr.  1975



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