Estimation of Value, Please

[diginit]

A friends mother has 4 handguns. they would like to have valued so they don't get ripped off if and when she sells them. Any info on these would be greatly appreciated.
The first is a Derringer, Marked simply, F.I.E. Miami, Fl. 38 sp.

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The Second is a 22 mag.
Marked, RG Ind. Miami, Fl. Made in Germany
ROHM GMBH Sontheim/Brenz
Model 66 Cal 22Magnum

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Next, Has NICE Bakelite grips. It's marked ,
Premier 32 S&W CTGE on the side of the barrel
Barrington & Richardson Arms Company
Worchester Mass,USA Pat Oct 8 1895 on the top strap.

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And last, A high Standard 22 duramatic that I have dibbs on. Thanks All!

[Khram]

The 1st 3 guns are $100 or less category imo, especially the Rohm.

The duramatic is the basic model High Standard .22lr pistol I believe and they can be had less than $300. $200-300 is common on these.

[AJAX22]

agree, first 3 are $100 ish (rhom MIGHT go up to 150... those are pretty fun)

last one is 225-275 ish... but a bit hard to find in CA. (good gun for the money)

[Khram]

RG=Rotten guns

I rarely see Rohm's much above $100 and for good reason on most/all of them.

[diginit]

Thanks guys, But I tend to think the 32 should be worth alittle more. Being that it is a Turn of the century firearm. 100 seems kinds slim for that one to me. Are all these really that common?
Any idea when the derringer was produced?

[tunder]

There are people who collect the Harrington & Richardson breaktop revolvers, but what they're worth will depend on condition and desirability.

[tankerman]

Thanks guys, But I tend to think the 32 should be worth alittle more. Being that it is a Turn of the century firearm.

Old doesn't equal good or valuable.

[Spirit 1]

Sorry to say but I generally agree on the given prices. F.I.E. and Rohm were both el cheapo guns. The Rohm is the same manufacturer as the one named in the 'Saturday Night Special' lawsuit. Some weren't as bad as described but the reputation has hung on.

The Harrington & Richardson is a nice little gun, worth more than $100, not sure how high it would go. 1895 is only the patent date, not date of manufacture. H&R mfd very similar breaktops at least into the late 70's, not sure of that particular model. They are good quality. The .32 chambering was still viable through the 50's but gave way to many better & more powerful cartridges, so virtually extinct now. A very handy little trail gun, like the S&W 22/32 if you can get ammo.

[diginit]

That's what I thought, The bakelite grips difinetely put it before WWII. The U.S. stopped using Bakelite for the war effort in 1941. This pistol is about 100 years old. I estimate 1920 at the latest. It is a closet case. The rarity is the question.

[1923mack]

I remember seing the FIE derringers at the gun stores in the 80's. They were a pretty cheap to buy gun at the time. It is not a collector and it is not old.

[Khram]

Thanks guys, But I tend to think the 32 should be worth alittle more. Being that it is a Turn of the century firearm. 100 seems kinds slim for that one to me. Are all these really that common?
Any idea when the derringer was produced?

If you can provide more info on condition and markings and such it may turn out to be worth a bit more but seriously, they are generally sold for a song especially in average/poor condition. I believe .32S&W is what it chambers, ammo is still available. Bass Pro sells it. Like $25 a box++ I think.

The FIE was probably made between like 1980-1990. FIE went under in 1990.

I had a friend that had the single shot version and he liked it.

I believe RG's parent company was a quality manufacturer of tools which is strange since the guns suck and we know the Germans make good stuff according to the shamwow dude