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Originally Posted by jtcarm
All things being equal (condition, rarity, etc), how do police agency markings impact value?
Let's assume we're talking domestic agencies, nothing that's been re-imported.
I'm sure some famous agencies and/or special runs probably add value. But what about obscure or even indistinct departments, such as one I looked at the other day simply market "Airport P.D."??
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You will get all sorts of opinions on this, but my thought is that, for me, unless it is an agency I am interested in, I prefer no markings.
As to individuals, unless it is someone of great significance, I am not interested in arms with the previous owner's name, initials, family crest, etc.
Naturally, if it is a gun related person such as Elmer Keith, Jeff Cooper, Bill Jordan, Skeeter Skelton, or one of a precious few others; or, another well known person, such as J. Edgar Hoover, Clyde Tolson, John F. Kennedy, John Wayne, or a handful of others, I will make an exception to the normal rule - as would most of us.
Basically, if YOU like it, then go for it, but markings will always be used by a potential buyer (whether they secretly like the markings or not) to argue that "no one will want it," therefore, the value on trade is lower or whatever.