Value of Bayard Arms Shotgun - The Firearms Forum

mitch · 10-17-2009, 01:17 AM

Hi,

I have a Bayard Arms double barrel shotgun that was given to my grandfather by one of Judge Roy Bean's deputies (as legend has it). My mother said his name was Sam Caldwell and he lived across the street from my Grandfather at one time in Texas. It is the Patent 488366 Decb 20 1882 model and I believe it isnt worth all that much.. but I was curious if it would be worth anything since it was used by one of Judge Roy Bean's deputies...if he really had any? I dont see how I could prove it, but just the same I have always been curious to know.

Thanks

RJay · 10-17-2009, 01:41 PM

There is no way to determine who owned the shotgun in the past other than hearsay. I'm sorry but the value of your shotgun { other than a keep sake with a family story} is that of an old Belgium shotgun. Not knowing the condition I will guess a Bayard shotgun { at least he was proud enough of it to sign his name }. in excellent condition might bring 250 to someone who collects "Named " Belgium shotguns.

Suicide*Ride · 10-18-2009, 02:20 AM

I would second what Ron said about value. I picked up what I thought was a beautiful 12ga Bayard SxS because it had the FN stamp. I left it in a popular Gun store for close to a yr & wound up selling it for what I paid for it.... $200. If I hadn't neeeded the $$$ @ the time I'd still own it.

If it [your Bayard] has a family story & was mine, I'd just hang it on the wall & show it off.
(But that's me

)

Welcome to the forum!

SR

10-17-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
mitch Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Value of Bayard Arms Shotgun Hi, I have a Bayard Arms double barrel shotgun that was given to my grandfather by one of Judge Roy Bean's deputies (as legend has it). My mother said his name was Sam Caldwell and he lived across the street from my Grandfather at one time in Texas. It is the Patent 488366 Decb 20 1882 model and I believe it isnt worth all that much.. but I was curious if it would be worth anything since it was used by one of Judge Roy Bean's deputies...if he really had any? I dont see how I could prove it, but just the same I have always been curious to know. Thanks -->

10-17-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,503	Re: Value of Bayard Arms Shotgun There is no way to determine who owned the shotgun in the past other than hearsay. I'm sorry but the value of your shotgun { other than a keep sake with a family story} is that of an old Belgium shotgun. Not knowing the condition I will guess a Bayard shotgun { at least he was proud enough of it to sign his name }. in excellent condition might bring 250 to someone who collects "Named " Belgium shotguns. __________________ RonJames

10-18-2009, 02:20 AM	#3
Suicide*Ride Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 1,340	Re: Value of Bayard Arms Shotgun I would second what Ron said about value. I picked up what I thought was a beautiful 12ga Bayard SxS because it had the FN stamp. I left it in a popular Gun store for close to a yr & wound up selling it for what I paid for it.... $200. If I hadn't neeeded the $$$ @ the time I'd still own it. If it [your Bayard] has a family story & was mine, I'd just hang it on the wall & show it off. (But that's me ) Welcome to the forum! SR __________________ "The price of FREEDOM can be seen here" ******(the sign outside every VA hospital)****** In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. When something is trying to eat you, it is hard to get off a good shot! "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Twain