sw32long 1930's pistol

barnstormerjack · #1 04-09-2021, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the add to the group. I had a 32 family herloom that I took to a ffl to ship to my cousin. It was in perfect condition. The FFL. shipped it usps priority mail to the FFL 4 states away.
After 3+ weeks, the ffl receiving dealer notified my cousin that they received an empty box. I called my FFL and they informed me that the ATF had been notified,and a police report had been notified . THey also said the insurance claim should take 6-8 weeks. I am at a loss as to how much that I should demand for compensation for the loss. I have pictures of the gun, but that is all, plus the s.n. Any suggestions?

delcrossv · #2 04-09-2021, 04:59 PM

If you post the pictures and S/N here , one of the experts can evaluate it

22hipower · #3 04-09-2021, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by barnstormerjack

I am at a loss as to how much that I should demand for compensation for the loss.

First, welcome to the Forum and sorry about your loss. As to compensation, isn't the max whatever amount for which you had it insured? You can demand whatever you want but I would think the insurance payment would be limited to whatever level of insurance had been purchased. Please do let us know though what happens and what you had to do to receive compensation. The USPS is not known for quick payments. . . . .

Jeff
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Absalom · #4 04-09-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 22hipower

.... As to compensation, isn't the max whatever amount for which you had it insured? You can demand whatever you want but I would think the insurance payment would be limited to whatever level of insurance had been purchased.

Yes, but he still needs to document actual value.

You probably know this, but I’ve encountered folks who think that if they insure a gun or something else for $500, they’ll get $500 if it is lost. That’s not how it works. You still have to show that the item is worth anything to get something. The $500 they bought is just an upper limit.

And I’m afraid he might need something more solid than opinions from a forum to support a claim.

PS: Here are the details directly from the USPS FAQ website:

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Another thing to consider is that the OP is not really legally involved in any claim; the two FFL’s are the injured parties. The shipping FFL should have insured the gun with the USPS, but his business insurance might also come into play.

Wiregrassguy · #5 04-09-2021, 07:05 PM

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! Good luck!

H Richard · #6 04-09-2021, 07:16 PM

I also recommend that you post all the pictures and any other information you have on it. This bunch can come up with realistic values. If you had a 1930's .32 Hand Ejector of standard 3 1/4" barrel and blued finish in Very Good condition, at today's prices, might be worth from $450 to $650. All depends on which model and any unusual features.