Experience You Can Trust

At Armory Appraisal Group, firearms aren't simply items we research—they are an industry we have been a part of for more than 30 years.

Our decades of experience in the firearms industry have provided us with extensive knowledge of modern, collectible, historic, and specialty firearms, along with a practical understanding of the marketplace in which they are bought and sold. We understand that determining the value of a firearm requires much more than looking up a model number or reviewing an online price guide. Condition, originality, configuration, provenance, rarity, market demand, and comparable sales can all have a significant impact on value.

That experience forms the foundation of every appraisal we perform.

Specialized Knowledge of Collectible, Military & NFA Firearms

Armory Appraisal Group has particular expertise in several highly specialized segments of the firearms market, including registered Title II machine guns, pre-ban imported military-style firearms, and U.S. military arms.

Our extensive experience with U.S. military firearms includes historic and collectible arms spanning multiple generations of American military service. Properly evaluating these firearms can require detailed knowledge of manufacturers, production periods, markings, arsenal rebuilds, variations, original components, military configurations, accessories, condition, and provenance. Seemingly minor differences can have a substantial impact on collector desirability and market value.

We also specialize in registered Title II machine guns and pre-ban imported military-style firearms. These firearms often require a level of knowledge that extends well beyond conventional firearm valuation. Manufacturer and importer markings, registration status, configuration, originality, production variations, import history, accessories, provenance, condition, and the regulatory environment can all significantly influence market value.

With decades of experience in these specialized markets, we understand the characteristics that can distinguish an ordinary example from a rare or particularly desirable one. This experience is especially valuable when appraising significant collections containing transferable machine guns, U.S. military firearms, historic arms, pre-ban imports, and other scarce or investment-grade firearms.

Professional & Independent Firearm Appraisals

Armory Appraisal Group was established to provide individuals, collectors, families, attorneys, fiduciaries, and other professionals with credible and well-supported firearm valuations.

Whether the assignment involves a single firearm or an extensive collection accumulated over generations, we approach each appraisal with the same attention to detail. Our goal is to provide a clear, thoroughly researched opinion of value supported by relevant market information and professional appraisal methodology.

Our appraisal services can assist with a variety of needs, including:

• Estate and probate matters

• Trust and estate planning

• Insurance documentation

• Collection valuations

• Equitable distribution and divorce matters

• Charitable donations

• Legal and litigation matters

• Private collection documentation

More Than 30 Years of Firearms Industry Experience

Firearms can be highly specialized assets. Two examples of the same make and model can have dramatically different values depending upon condition, production variation, originality, historical significance, documentation, or provenance.

More than three decades of involvement in the firearms industry gives us the practical knowledge necessary to recognize those differences and understand how they affect the marketplace.

We combine that hands-on industry experience with current market research and established appraisal practices to develop valuations that are credible, understandable, and appropriately supported.

Professional Standards

Armory Appraisal Group is committed to providing appraisal services with professionalism, objectivity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Our appraisal work is performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) when applicable to the assignment. Each engagement is approached independently, with the purpose of developing an impartial and supportable opinion of value rather than achieving a predetermined result.

Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compliant through September 24, 2028

From Individual Firearms to Significant Collections

Every collection has a story—and every appraisal has a purpose.

Whether you need to establish the value of a single inherited firearm, document a collection for insurance purposes, value a collection of registered machine guns or U.S. military arms, assist with the administration of an estate, or obtain a professional valuation for a legal matter, Armory Appraisal Group provides the experience and research necessary to help you understand what you have and what it is worth.

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