Trying to determine the value of this PPC revolver

[robbt]

hello, Trying to determine the value of this PPC revolver built on a 13-2 frame and cylinder , Douglas bull barrel, Bomar rib, honed action was the property of the NYS combat pistol champion.

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[Jeep 1]

The problem with a custom PPC gun is it's a very limited market and other than for somebody to have just as a target shooter. The custom work hurts the value more than helps it.
I would put the value from what I have seen between $400-$450
Probably not what you wanna hear but it has no collectors value and it's just a fancy shooter now.
That's my opinion maybe somebody will come along and tell you something way different
Tom

 

[AJ]

Sadly, it is worth what someone will pay for it. If the previous owner was someone of note then maybe it's value will go up.

This PPC revolver 'smithed by Behlert was bought for $175 woth the Pachmayr Shooting box w/scope and 1000 rounds of .38 Special wadcutter. The owner tried to sell it in a gunshop, and they didn't want it. Followed the owner out to the parking lot and made an offer. He accepted.

 

[1Celticfozzie]

The problem with a custom PPC gun is it's a very limited market and other than for somebody to have just as a target shooter. The custom works hurts the value more than helps it.
I would put the value from what I have seen between $400-$450
Probably not what you wanna hear but it has no collectors value and it's just a fancy shooter now.
That's my opinion maybe somebody will come along and tell you something way different
Tom

I am in agreement. Tops I have seen PPC guns go for is $600ish. Any more than that and they just sit.

 

[bananaman]

You also have to wonder how many rounds have put through it. I had a 10-6, 8&3/8" PPC gun built by Cheshire & Perez. I found out that the long barrel was not my thing. Later barrel length was limited to 6". Not that I shot in competition. Bob

 

[A10]

These are great shooters. As stated, unless there is documentation it was owned by a world class shooting champion, it will be worth less than a stock gun in similar condition would be. Personally, unless it was a really rocking deal I would have to pass.

 

[robertrwalsh]

That is the trouble with a piece of hardware that has a very focused use that is not really common any more. The collectors market isn't really there unless it belonged to a high profile shooter and the user market is almost non-existent.

 

[Jim Watson]

PPC is a declining event and the Open guns are highly specialized.
I shot a few seasons a good many years ago. The one guy I know who has stayed with it says he can go to a scheduled match and there not be enough people there to bother hanging targets. They drink their coffee, catch up on the smalltalk and go home.

 

[1Celticfozzie]

PPC is a declining event and the Open guns are highly specialized.
I shot a few seasons a good many years ago. The one guy I know who has stayed with it says he can go to a scheduled match and there not be enough people there to bother hanging targets. They drink their coffee, catch up on the smalltalk and go home.

Kind of a shame. It's can be very challenging and frustrating. But when you shoot well, you know it. It's been over 15 years since I shot PPC. And when I did, I just used my 4" 686. Never got around to getting a gun built.

Seems today everyone wants to run and gun. Hence the popularity of IDPA/USPSA among others.

 

[Jim Watson]

There were four of us here who shot together; we were the county pistol team on the strength of one reserve deputy and three honorary deputies. The PMA was not as tough on the cop only policy as NRA is now.
We wanted to be able to be in contention at Open and acceptable for Distinguished, so we shot Pythons in the pre-L frame era rather than support two guns. I was probably the low man on that team, I treasured a Sharpshooter trophy and eventually made it up to low Expert. Some of those others got into Master and the guy who has stayed with it got into the Governor's 20.

 

[686 shooter]

I shot PPC many years ago and a well tuned revolver is capable of amazing accuracy. It also made you learn more about accuracy, trigger control, etc than you will learn in the run n gun games. The PMA boosted participation as the NRA limited their game to LE only.

If you like the revolver and the price seems reasonable get it. They are fun to shoot and you can always sell it if you want to later on.

 

[444 Magnum]

You don't say if you're looking to buy or sell. I've tried to buy a couple of nice ones in the last two years and they both sold for over a grand. Completed sales on GB range from $450 to $1450.
There's still a market for the pistols and values vary based on condition, setup, who did the work and any provenance.
I can only see one picture in your post and it won't zoom.

 

[PauldL]

That's a really nice revolver OP
That Douglas Barrel with those Bo Mar sights will shoot lights out
My dad shot many PPC matches in the late 70's very early 80's
He shot a Smith model 19 with a Douglas Barrel and Bo Mar sights
Gosh, if anyone wants to see just how good the can really shoot and I mean really.... then shoot a PPC course - that 50 yard line will tell the tale

 

[diyj98]

I've owned a couple and they can be a real pain to sell. It's a limited market and many folks just look at them as butchered revolvers. Who did the work can make a huge difference in resale value. Both mine weren't by any noted gunsmith.

 

[H Richard]

If you want a very accurate handgun for your own use it would be. The maker might raise or lower the value depending on their reputation. I shot local PD (as an auxiliary), and initially used a Mod 15, then a 686. When I switched to a custom Gold Cup in 45 I moved up to high expert and occasionally Master. They can be great guns, but have little actual use, too bulky for carry, too heavy for woods carry, "IF" you can find a group of PPC shooters to shoot with you might like it.