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PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH USPAP
Gun Appraisal
Gun appraisal services for estates, insurance claims, charitable donations, and divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP and backed by appraisers who hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, ISA, and AAA. Firearms Appraisers values handguns, rifles, shotguns, and collector firearms for clients nationwide.
- Defensible valuations for estate and gift tax
- Insurance coverage and claims support
- Collector-grade expertise and precision
What We Appraise
Firearms Appraisal Services
Our appraisers deliver USPAP-compliant valuations across all firearm categories and purposes. Whether you're handling an estate, filing a charitable donation, securing insurance coverage, or resolving a legal matter, we provide defensible, professionally documented appraisals. We serve firearm owners nationwide, with remote and on-site appraisals available in states including [Arizona](/arizona-gun-appraisers), [Maryland](/maryland-gun-appraisers), [Nevada](/nevada-gun-appraisers), [New Mexico](/new-mexico-gun-appraisers), [Texas](/texas-gun-appraisers), and [Utah](/utah-gun-appraisers).
Collector & Vintage Firearms
Detailed valuations of rare, antique, and collector-grade firearms. We assess provenance, condition, rarity, and market comparables to establish fair market value for estates, insurance, and sales.
Modern Firearms & Firearms Collections
Appraisals of contemporary handguns, rifles, shotguns, and multi-gun collections. Ideal for estate settlement, insurance scheduling, charitable donation, and equitable distribution matters. See our FAQ for how much your firearm might be worth and what an appraisal typically costs.
Estate & Probate Appraisals
Complete firearms valuations for estate tax filings (Form 706), probate proceedings, and trust administration, including inherited gun appraisal for executors and heirs and gun appraisal for estate planning while the owner is living. Reports are prepared to meet IRS requirements and fiduciary documentation standards.
Charitable Donation Appraisals
IRS Form 8283-compliant valuations for firearms donations to qualified charitable organizations. Our reports document fair market value with defensible, USPAP-compliant evidence to support your deduction claim.
Insurance Coverage & Claims
Establish replacement value for homeowners, firearms-specific, or collection policies. We also provide damage assessments and loss valuations to support insurance claims.
Legal & Litigation Support
USPAP-compliant expert valuations for divorce settlements, equitable distribution, bankruptcy, and litigation matters. Our reports are prepared to withstand courtroom scrutiny.
HOW IT WORKS
Firearms Appraisers turns photos, serial numbers, and papers into a USPAP-compliant report in four steps
- 01
Tell us what the value is for
Name the purpose, such as probate, estate tax, insurance, donation, or divorce, and any deadline you are working against.
- 02
Send photos and markings
Upload clear images of each firearm, its serial number and markings, and any papers, boxes, or prior appraisals.
- 03
We research and complete the valuation
Our appraisers identify each firearm, grade its condition, and match it to completed comparable sales.
- 04
Receive your signed report
You get an itemized report prepared in accordance with USPAP, with a fixed fee quoted before work begins.
WHERE WE WORK
Firearms Appraisers performs remote and on-site firearm appraisals in these states
We provide on-site and remote appraisal services across the following locations.
Arizona
AZ- Maricopa County
- Pima County
- Pinal County
- Yavapai County
- Coconino County
Florida
FL- Miami-Dade County
- Broward County
- Hillsborough County
- Orange County
- Duval County
Georgia
GA- Fulton County
- Chatham County
- Richmond County
- Muscogee County
- Bibb County
Kansas
KS- Sedgwick County
- Johnson County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Douglas County
Kentucky
KY- Jefferson County
- Fayette County
- Warren County
- Daviess County
- Kenton County
Louisiana
LA- Orleans Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Lafayette Parish
Maryland
MD- Montgomery County
- Prince Georges County
- Baltimore County
- Anne Arundel County
- Howard County
Missouri
MO- Jackson County
- St. Louis County
- Greene County
- Boone County
- St. Charles County
Montana
MT- Yellowstone County
- Missoula County
- Cascade County
- Gallatin County
- Lewis and Clark County
Nevada
NV- Clark County
- Washoe County
- Carson City
- Elko County
New Mexico
NM- Bernalillo County
- Doña Ana County
- Santa Fe County
- Sandoval County
- San Juan County
Texas
TX- Harris County
- Dallas County
- Bexar County
- Travis County
Utah
UT- Salt Lake County
- Utah County
- Weber County
- Washington County
- Cache County
Virginia
VA- Fairfax County
- Arlington County
- Henrico County
- Chesterfield County
- Loudoun County
Client feedback
Collectors, executors, and gun owners describe working with Firearms Appraisers
Excellent final product. Very professional. Questions were answered promptly, and the pricing was reasonable. I would highly recommend them and will continue to do so.
Everyone I interacted with was kind, and they promptly complied with my urgent request.
The gun appraisal that holds up everywhere it's needed
Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, ISA, and AAA, and every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP.
Resources
Gun Appraisal Resources & Guides
Articles on gun values, appraisal standards, and getting the report you need.

Homeowners Insurance Coverage for a Gun Collection: What Happens After Theft or Damage
Homeowners insurance coverage for a gun collection is usually capped by a small theft sublimit, often $2,500 in total. This guide shows which losses hit the cap, which do not, and how scheduling or a higher limit closes the gap.
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How to Determine Your Tax Basis in Inherited or Gifted Firearms
Inherited firearms generally receive a stepped-up basis equal to fair market value on the date of death, while gifted firearms carry over the donor's basis under a double-basis rule when value has dropped. This guide walks through both rules with worked dollar examples so heirs and recipients know what they owe when they eventually sell.
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What Dollar Threshold Triggers an IRS Qualified Appraisal for Firearms Collections?
The IRS requires a qualified appraisal for a firearms donation once the claimed deduction passes $5,000, but estate tax filings apply a lower $3,000 line and gift tax works on a different standard entirely. This guide breaks down the Form 8283, Form 706, and Form 709 thresholds so firearms owners know exactly when a qualified appraiser becomes a legal requirement.
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Is the Blue Book of Gun Values Still Accurate for Today's Firearm Market?
The Blue Book of Gun Values gives collectors a useful price benchmark, but whether it is accurate for a specific firearm today depends on how it gathers data and how finely it grades condition. This guide explains what the book measures, where it falls short, and when a professional firearm appraisal fills the gap.
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How NFA Firearm Transfers From an Estate to Heirs Actually Work
When a suppressor, short-barreled rifle, or machine gun sits in an estate, federal rules let the executor hold it through probate without triggering a taxable transfer, but heirs still need the right ATF paperwork before the item can change hands. This guide walks through the estate transfer rule, the Form 5 filing, required documentation, and why a documented date-of-death value matters for both ATF and IRS purposes.
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How to Report Firearms Valuation on IRS Form 706 for Estate Tax
Firearms valuation on Form 706 hinges on a $3,000 threshold that most executors miss until it's too late. This guide walks through fair market value at the date of death, when a written appraisal becomes mandatory, and how the alternate valuation election can change what the estate owes.
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How to Find a Trustworthy Gun Appraiser and Spot a Lowball Estimate
An independent, USPAP-compliant firearms appraiser discloses any interest in your collection before valuing it; a gun shop's free quote is a buy offer, not a fair market value opinion. Here's how to tell the difference and vet a prospective appraiser before you hand over a collection.
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Gun Auction Sold Prices vs Asking Price: Reading Firearm Value Data Right
Asking prices on gun listings are aspirational and skewed upward by inventory that never sells. This guide shows how to read GunBroker completed listings and auction house realized prices so your fair market value opinion rests on actual sold prices, not wishful ones.
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What Is a Gun Trust? NFA Ownership, Estate Planning, and Appraisal Basics
A gun trust lets multiple people lawfully possess suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other NFA items, and it structures how those firearms pass to heirs. Here's how gun trusts work alongside ATF Rule 41F, and why a current, itemized firearms appraisal belongs in every trust you fund.
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Donating a Gun Collection for a Tax Deduction? Here's How the IRS Appraisal Works
Donating a gun collection can produce a real tax deduction, but the IRS requires a qualified appraisal once the collection's value crosses $5,000. Here's how fair market value, Form 8283, and the aggregation rule for firearms actually work.
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Replacement Value vs Fair Market Value for Firearms: What Your Insurance Appraisal Must State
Replacement value and fair market value are not interchangeable numbers on a firearm appraisal, and using the wrong one can leave a collector underinsured after a loss. This guide explains both standards, how policies apply them, and why the appraisal must say which one it used.
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How to Inventory and Appraise an Inherited Gun Collection Step by Step
Appraising an inherited gun collection means separating NFA-regulated firearms from ordinary ones, building a serialized inventory, and getting a USPAP-compliant fair market value appraisal before any distribution or sale. This guide walks executors and heirs through each step, including which ATF forms apply and what a qualified appraiser documents for every firearm.
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FAQ
Gun appraisal questions about firearm types, timing, credentials, and IRS and insurer requirements
What types of firearms do you appraise?
We appraise a wide range of firearms, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, vintage and antique firearms, collectible pieces, and specialty weapons. Whether your firearm is a common production model or a rare collector's item, our appraisers have the expertise to provide an accurate valuation in accordance with USPAP standards.
Why do I need a professional firearms appraisal?
A professional appraisal establishes fair market value for estate tax filings, charitable donations, insurance coverage, divorce settlements, and probate proceedings. An independent, USPAP-compliant appraisal provides defensible documentation that satisfies IRS requirements, insurance carriers, and legal proceedings.
How long does a firearms appraisal take?
Single firearms and small lots are typically completed in 7 to 10 business days, and often within a week. Larger collections and estates generally take three to four weeks. Timing depends on the number of items, complexity, and whether additional research or historical documentation is required, and expedited service is available. Tell us your deadline, such as a court date or tax filing, and we will confirm up front whether we can meet it.
Can I submit photos, or do you require an in-person appraisal?
We offer online appraisals via high-quality photographs and detailed descriptions for most firearms. For rare, high-value, or complex collections, an in-person appraisal may be recommended to ensure complete accuracy. We'll advise on the best approach for your specific items.
What credentials do your appraisers hold?
Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, ISA, AAA, and CAGA. Every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), the recognized standard for all professional appraisals.
What do the IRS and insurance carriers require from a firearms appraisal report?
Our reports are prepared to meet IRS requirements and insurance industry standards. The IRS, your carrier, or the court makes the final decision on acceptance, but our USPAP-compliant methodology and detailed documentation give your report the professional foundation needed for regulatory and claims purposes.
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