3 (very different) handguns... - The Firearms Forum

tlwmsu · 07-08-2006, 07:05 PM

We found these guns a couple of years ago in my grandparent's house when the house was being cleaned out to sell. My mom does not want them, and gave them to me. I'm thinking of keeping one (bet you'll guess which), but would like to know the value of all three. I did some "Google" research, but couldn't find much. All should be dated I would think at least 30-40 years ago. OK, here goes...

1. Rigarmi Brescia .25 caliber? This is a very small automatic gun that has a white grip and engraving all over it. Number on the left side of the barrel : 66989.
2. Smith&Wesson 38 Special...I just realized I'm not sure how to measure gun barrel length. I think it is 4"? Serial number on the bottom of the gun is : 178899
3. High Standard .22 caliber "SENTINEL" on the barrel. 2" barrel? 9 shot. White hand grip. Numbers R-103, then below 1623145 on the right side of the gun.

I'll probably shell out the $30 to S&W for the history on that one, but any estimates on the value of all three would be appreciated. I've had one person tell me I should keep the .22 9 shooter for my truck (instead of my 1 year old Ruger .357 Mag), in case the truck gets broken into. I still like having that Ruger with me though...any opinions on that?

I am attaching pictures, too if that will be more helpful.

Thanks to all.

22WRF · 07-08-2006, 08:46 PM

Your Smith is a Hand Ejector 1905 4th change 4" $200 +

Green · 07-09-2006, 09:44 AM

Why not just keep all three??

Bill DeShivs · 07-09-2006, 09:18 PM

They are all good guns. The Rigarmi is pretty. The S&W is classic. The Sentinel is a great plinker.
Bill

berto64 · 07-09-2006, 09:50 PM

Have you fired any of them? If not, have a qualified Gunsmith check them out for safety factors before firing them.

southernshooter · 07-09-2006, 10:25 PM

Welcome TLWMSU

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I still like having that Ruger with me though...any opinions on that?

I would keep the Ruger as a defense gun It will slow a man down a lot quicker

tlwmsu · 07-10-2006, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by berto64

Have you fired any of them? If not, have a qualified Gunsmith check them out for safety factors before firing them.

I plan on doing that; thanks for that input, though. These guns have not been fired in AT LEAST 30 years (probably more.)

Xracer · 07-10-2006, 07:25 AM

Hi tlwmsu.....welcome to TFF.

Your High Standard is a Sentinel Snub. In nickle finish, the Blue Book values it at:

98% - $175
95% - $150
90% - $120
80% - $110
70% - $95

Your Rigarmi was made by Rino Galesi sometime between 1947 and 1956. It's based on the 1910 Browning design. According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, it's value is:

Exc. - $350
V.G. - $175
Good - $100

tlwmsu · 07-10-2006, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the replies everybody. My mom emailed me and said she found another pistol that was my dad's, that she does not want, either...so, I'll probably be seeking info on that one soon, as well. My dad has Parkinson's with a little dementia thrown in, so she is handling their household nowadays, and she's not real big on having guns, so she's giving them to me.

Bill DeShivs · 07-11-2006, 01:22 AM

Your dad had good taste in guns. I would keep all 4.
Bill

07-08-2006, 07:05 PM	#1
tlwmsu Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 13	3 (very different) handguns... We found these guns a couple of years ago in my grandparent's house when the house was being cleaned out to sell. My mom does not want them, and gave them to me. I'm thinking of keeping one (bet you'll guess which), but would like to know the value of all three. I did some "Google" research, but couldn't find much. All should be dated I would think at least 30-40 years ago. OK, here goes... 1. Rigarmi Brescia .25 caliber? This is a very small automatic gun that has a white grip and engraving all over it. Number on the left side of the barrel : 66989. 2. Smith&Wesson 38 Special...I just realized I'm not sure how to measure gun barrel length. I think it is 4"? Serial number on the bottom of the gun is : 178899 3. High Standard .22 caliber "SENTINEL" on the barrel. 2" barrel? 9 shot. White hand grip. Numbers R-103, then below 1623145 on the right side of the gun. I'll probably shell out the $30 to S&W for the history on that one, but any estimates on the value of all three would be appreciated. I've had one person tell me I should keep the .22 9 shooter for my truck (instead of my 1 year old Ruger .357 Mag), in case the truck gets broken into. I still like having that Ruger with me though...any opinions on that? I am attaching pictures, too if that will be more helpful. Thanks to all. Attached Images -->

07-08-2006, 08:46 PM	#2
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,271	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... Your Smith is a Hand Ejector 1905 4th change 4" $200 + __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

07-09-2006, 09:44 AM	#3
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... Why not just keep all three??

07-09-2006, 09:18 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,478	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... They are all good guns. The Rigarmi is pretty. The S&W is classic. The Sentinel is a great plinker. Bill

07-09-2006, 09:50 PM	#5
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... Have you fired any of them? If not, have a qualified Gunsmith check them out for safety factors before firing them. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

07-10-2006, 07:25 AM	#8
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... Hi tlwmsu.....welcome to TFF. Your High Standard is a Sentinel Snub. In nickle finish, the Blue Book values it at: 98% - $175 95% - $150 90% - $120 80% - $110 70% - $95 Your Rigarmi was made by Rino Galesi sometime between 1947 and 1956. It's based on the 1910 Browning design. According to the Standard Catalog of Firearms, it's value is: Exc. - $350 V.G. - $175 Good - $100

07-10-2006, 08:30 PM	#9
tlwmsu Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 13	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... Thanks for the replies everybody. My mom emailed me and said she found another pistol that was my dad's, that she does not want, either...so, I'll probably be seeking info on that one soon, as well. My dad has Parkinson's with a little dementia thrown in, so she is handling their household nowadays, and she's not real big on having guns, so she's giving them to me.

07-11-2006, 01:22 AM	#10
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,478	Re: 3 (very different) handguns... Your dad had good taste in guns. I would keep all 4. Bill