When it comes to value in the world of cap guns, what determines value?
Values of cap guns depend on the following: (a) Desirability of the character (b) rarity of that character in what was produced, what survived, etc, and (c) condition of the collectibles. What is the price range for cap guns? Can a collector get started for under $50? What has been the trend in prices? Cap guns run anywhere from $20 up to $3000. This is a wide range. There are “western character” named guns (as in my book) and there are the “generic” cap guns which have names like Cowboy, Cowhand, Sheriff, Marshal, Rustler, Outlaw, Rancher, Mustang, Chief, Brave, Pinto, and so on. While the many generic guns are well made and most attractive, its the western character named guns that are the most sought after. There are generic cap guns you cant give away for $10 and there are western named character guns that collectors will pay just about anything for to get. What should a collector look for in building a collection of cap guns? A good, informed, serious collector should first look f
