Why buy a replica (such as theTrapdoor Springfield, Winchester, and Schofield top break revolver Marlin Buttplates: Models 340, 1898, 19, 21 & 26 Approximately 5 1/8" X 1 3/4" The Finest Quality Reproduction Urethane ButtPlates. This is a decent representative sample of a very popular Civl War era boot pistol. Please e-mail C. Alan Russell if further details or images are required. SOLD items. Simply register as a Seller by completing the registration form and you are ready to go. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Screw has either been replaced and peened or screw has been damaged. Manufactured circa 1864-1870. Sellers may no charge additional restocking fees. Please e-mail C. Alan Russell if further details or images are required. Before bidding on an item, you should make sure you know what the item is, you want the item, and are confident of the seller's honesty.
- and enlisted men - and carried during the Civil War." or The Glock 21 is known for being accurate and having less recoil than other .45 ACP handguns. Martial Antique Handguns User Feedback We encourage users to leave feedback about your trading experience. SOLD Antique Pre 1898 Cartridge for sale on GunsAmerica. NOTE: Please have any gun you intend to shoot checked thoroughly by Antiqueguns.com is a service for buyers and sellers to meet, and cannot be held liable for the actions of the bidders or the sellers on our site. 1898, S/N 399XX, .38 caliber, 5-shot, 6" barrel. a competent gunsmith before firing live ammo. Unknown, Single-Shot Percussion "Pocket" Pistol, Here is another Colt SAA 1st generation,1906 fully 100% master engraved by Jeff Flannery Engraving, in the rarest Cattle Brand style, with real ivory grips, 5 1/2" barrel,in 32WCF WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1890 22 SHORT LEVER ACTION RIFLE, 1893 MFG DATE, CASE COLORED FRAME, 24" OCTAGON BBL, EJECTORS, SINGLE TRIGGER, MEDIUM DARK WALNUT, STRAIGHT STOCK WITH CRESCEN Taylors & Company and Davide Pedersoli 1886 Boarbuster Mark II lever-action rifle in .45-70 Govt. This rifle is in great condition, considering it is more than 100 years old! How we protect your information We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. A: Sporterizing, re-barreling, or re-chambering an antique gun does not effect its legal status. condition. SOLD, Pair of Belgian-made Double Barrel Pistols, Percussion (antique) Smith & Wesson Model No.1 "Tip-Up" Second Issue (antique). the type of cartridge it fires (black bowder or smokeless) is not considered, Antique Firearms defined by ATF Rules: "any firearm manufactured in or before 1898". Returned items must be 4" octagon barrel with rounded portion under breech. For the time being at least, pre-1899 are completely EXEMPT from all federal laws. Gun is in fair to good condition, but is complete and operational. Original Antique Guns for sale from International Military Antiques including Martini-Henry rifles, Winchester rifles, Enfield Rifles, Sharps Rifles, Snider Rifles, Brown Bess muskets, Mauser rifles, and many more. Antique Guns Canada, Your Source For Fine Antique Firearms It's NOvember 2022, and Some great WEbley, colt, Smith & Wesson, French, and other guns have arrived. In the case of quantities greater than 1, slightly different information will be displayed on the bidding form. visible. pistols have the Belgian proof-mark ELG over Star (in an oval) on the left side of left barrel. Shipping to your FFL by insured FedEx Ground will be $45. I HAD THIS FOR 50 YEARS 1ST GEN FIRST YEAR SMOKELESS POWDER COLT SSA IN 44/40 serial #233913 IT WAS WORN SMOOTH I HAD TURNBULL MAKE IT AS NEW. Caliber is .22 rimfire short, six-shot.
Any and all purchasers must be at least 21 years of age and must be legally permitted to acquire these items. NOTE: Please have any gun you intend to shoot checked thoroughly by Personal identification information We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Antique Guns and Collectable Firearms | 1898andB-4.com Antique Guns and Collectable Firearms POSTING NEW ITEMS NOW! pitting is heavier (moderate to heavy) on that side (left). Q: I saw a post that said that pre-1899s are considered modern firearms if they are chambered to fire ammunition that is available off-the-shelf. Subsequently there has been a much bigger interest in guns that are Federally exempt and that can be bought via relatively anonymous mail order! visible. 1970 1 Image (s) Smith & Wesson Pre 1898 .38 Single Shot Grips, Black Gun #: 956813819 Seller: GA_1143125 GA Sales: 1918 $35.00 Full Details 11 Image (s) SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1898 Gun #: 960312160 Seller: Crown City GA Sales: 712 $599.00 Full Details More from this Seller Antique guns are often passed down from one generation to the next, given as gifts, sold at auctions, or consigned. Email me for pics. 156356, Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Round Rod Bayonet Rifle made in 1891 - Serial No 521719, Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Rifled Percussion Cavalry Musketoon by Springfield Armory - dated 1848, Original French Silver Mounted English Style Percussion Pistol with Huge .75 Man-Stopping Rifled Barrel - circa 1840, Original Rare U.S. Civil War Era Colt M-1862 Pocket Navy .38 Rimfire Cartridge Factory Converted Revolver - Serial 3426, Original U.S. Merwin & Hulbert M1874 1st Model 1st Version Frontier Army Revolver Serial 4200 - circa 1875. You should be clear in your description, include any additional costs the winning bidder may incur (such as sales tax or shipping charges) and include a photo whenever possible so the bidder may get a clear view of what they are bidding on. Beretta M1919 Pistol, 2nd Type, Merwin Hulbert Double-Action, Medium Frame Pocket Pistol (antique), Charging of restocking fees is grounds to have auction privileges revoked. Antique Long Guns. AFTER 1898. for your efforts! 1898, serial number 44XXX, .32 S&W cartridge, 5-shot, 3" barrel. This is believed to be a converted M38 Cavalry Carbine. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Arms and Armor Identification and sixteen years in the field of Antique Guns. US Revolver Co. (Iver Johnson), Anthropology and Archaeology A: From the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Which modified Title 18, U.S. Code): S/N 56XXX. Should be very easy to repair. 5.56mm NATO . By selecting an auction, the results for that auction will display the items and winning bidders. Dealer FFL Required SOLD . There is a full-length crack in the stock fore-end where a pin has been driven through. I am about 75% certain that all the Old repair to the frame swivel 5 20 Image (s) Colt Single Action Army .32 W.C.F. 2 30 Image (s) CIVIL WAR ERA SMITH'S CAVALRY CARBINE IN .50 CALIBER. Nickel plated. Cartridge type, front-loading, .32 caliber, revolver, six-shot. Double-Action Revolver, (antique), manufactured circa 1892-1898, before Smith & Wesson Pre 1898 .38 Single Shot Grips, Black S&W in Plain Type in Circle Screw Set Included The Finest Quality Reproduction Urethane Grips. Good condition. SOLD Manufactured in 1903. It is as nice inside as outside and is all original. something over the phone or Internet, only to be disappointed. If has a 24in barrel with full length magazine. Arms to Armor's Home Page pin. *We Never share your email without your permission. . $295, US Revolver Co. (Iver Johnson), The Internet being the fragile environment that it is, Antiqueguns.com cannot be held responsible for server down time, or your inability to access our site. Please see our. click on the image below for additional images. Antique (Pre 1898) Non Cartridge for sale on GunsAmerica. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service. $ 1,595.00 $ 1,295.00. Antiqueguns.com was designed with you in mind, and a great many of our improvements are direct results of your input. sporterized excellent condition. For sale is a Walther P38 Police Issue semi-automatic pistol in 9mm. SPRINGFIELD.MASS. Everything appears to function although I have not test-
Winchester 1873 32 WCF made in 1899 High Collector Condition! carussell@arms2armor.com. Please e-mail C. Alan Russell if further details or images are required. Nor were they built with operational limits exceeding one hundred years past their date of manufacture. and not considered a "firearm" under Federal law. Rifles-Shotguns 1 . Otherwise good condition. Nickel plated. The usual practice is for the Buyer to send cashiers check for immediate shipment or with a personal check the Seller will usually hold the shipment until the check clears. This refers to the actual date of manufacture of the receiver/frame, not just model year or patent date marked. More Fresh Inventory will be added as it comes in, so Bookmark the site, and check back often. Please note: No matter how nice these may appear, antique firearms are While our primary When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. If you receive one or more bids at or above your reserve price amount, you are legally obligated to complete the transaction. This is an interesting piece. The Buyer must return the item in the same condition as it was received. i would like to add a little something here that may or may not help. Registration You must enter correct contact information to have user access at Antiqueguns.com. Scarce Colonial Issue Oval Bore Rifle $2,000.00 '+ Shipping' FOR SALE Caliber: .568 Condition: GOOD State: South Australia More Details. - 1900, FIRST GEN, ORIGINAL, vintage firearms inc Gun #: 935275018 Seller: Vintage Firearms Inc GA Sales: 312 $2,595.00 Full Details More from this Seller Metal parts are smooth and have most of the original nickel finish present o Ells Patent double action bar hammer revolver. Q: What are the primary advantages in investing in pre-1899 guns rather than modern Age must be documentable. We provide Antique Guns and Collectible Firearms at fair prices. We are continually updating this site with new of condition. Contact an expert. Think about the possibilities Please try a new zip code and search again. Nothing creates more excitement than Buyers knowing that if they are the high bidders they will get the item. In the event of a tie in both high bid and quantity, the first time any bid on this particular lot has been placed by the bidder will prevail. I will always be a collector Top of barrel is stamped SMITH & WESSON If there were only one Gun collecting as we know it today in the United States truly arose in the 1950s, following World War II. Metal parts have a dark brown patina with s Smith & Wesson 1st Model, 2nd Issue .22 caliber revolver. $ 12,000.00. Contacting us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: Antique Guns antiqueguns.com PO Box 1218 Salem, UT 84653 1 (408) 839-8373 info@antiqueguns.com. click on the image below for additional images. Using Our Services By using our services as either a bidder or an auctioneer, it is assumed that you have read the guidelines provided here, and are expected to follow them. $0.00. Unknown, Single-Shot Percussion "Pocket" Pistol, ~.31 caliber,
Item #1F1898RDDP, Moore's Patent Firearms Company Currently in stock is a DWM Gewehr Model 1898 bolt-action rifle in 7.9257. Advertising Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. A: They are not considered "firearms" under Federal law. click on the image . Some Buyers are no comfortable sending checks off to a person in another state, with any idea who they are. $ 599.00. Smith & Wesson Model No.1 "Tip-UP" Second Issue Revolver, .22 caliber rimfire, 7-shot. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them.
Antiqueguns.com cannot guarantee that its Users are following the law, it is up to the parties involved to determine the legal means to transfer or transport firearms that they are dealing with. 18 USC 921 (a)(16). 3 Target .38-44 Large Frame Revolver - serial 1668, Original U.S. Civil War Colt M1860 Army Revolver with "US" Surcharge & Mixed Serial Numbers - Possible "Buffalo Soldier" Issue, Original Japanese Edo Period Matchlock Tanegashima Musket with Ball Trigger & Cherry Blossom Inlays, Original British Proofed U.S. Colt Model 1860 Army .44cal Percussion Revolver made in 1866 - Serial No. THU FEB 2, COLT 1911A1 US ARMY SERVICE PISTOL, 1940 PRODUCTION, CSR INSPECTED, SHIPPED 04/18/1940, 4TH PISTOL MADE IN THE 1940 CONTRACT! Nickel plate, ~60% nickel remaining, pearl grips; five shot, .38 S&W caliber; SOLD, Moore's Patent Firearms Company, Front-loading Revolver (antique) must ship to an FFL. Q: But what if I find a pre-1899 gun at a gun shop that was mistakenly logged into the dealer's "bound book" of post-1899 firearms? For the purposes of the National Firearms Act, the term "Antique Firearms" means any firearm not intended or redesigned for using rim fire or conventional center fire ignition with fixed ammunition and manufactured in or before 1898 (including any matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap or similar type of ignition system or replica thereof, whether Resultantly Show Only Non-Guns. Age To register at antiqueguns.com you must be of the age of majority in the state in which you reside. Not sold as a shooter; collector's item only. The Glock 21 Gen 5 carries on its predecessor's legacy, along with some improvements.. AUG. 24. 80 JAN. 3. new stock. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER PLEASE EMAIL: Native American "OLD PAWN" Jewelry/Old Pawn Native American Jewelry, 1848 Colt .44 cal Percussion Dragoon 2nd Model U.S. with 6 Matching Serial Numbers ONLY 2700 EVER MANUFACTURED, 1880 Smith & Wesson .44 caliber Model No.3 Russian Center Fire, 1880 Colts S.A. .40-.44 Caliber Frontier Six Shooter Gambler Gun with Pearl Grip / Nickel, Frank Canton Historical Collection: Old West Lawman Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Alaskan Gold Rush / Smith & Wesson Pearl Grip Revolver, Badge, Flask, Cash Box and Photo, Colt Single Action Army .45 cal. 1870-1898.
The Auction Network does want to be informed of any disputes, and will arbitrate if necessary. When using BillPoint, I will send you an invoice - once we have agreed on the item(s) and total purchase amount(s) - by E-mail; using BidPay, The Alaskan combines tradition wit Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun 10 ga Bore VG has some fine pitting, Mech Exc works well , Has original wood with original buttplate and no cracks or chips shows no abus Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle 50 cal 50-70, Bore Exc, Mech Exc Wood is VG, The stock has a chip between the lockplate and the top tang and the forarm shows some wear and is numb We are offering for sale an Antique LONDON MADE Side by Side shotgun chambered in 12GA. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Good to very-good condition. You can purchase online via: If you can see this, your browser does not support IFRAME. The legendary strength of its 3-rings-of-steel receiver paired with a hammer-forged barrel . Look more and more antique/obsolete to lawmakers--i.e. Returned items must be We wish you the best of luck whether buying or selling. Not sold as a shooter; collector's item only. Absolutely no refunds on foreign sales/shipments. Civil War This brand new Intratec TEC-DC9 is a semi-automatic pistol which fires the 9mm round. Antique Long Guns. Replicas of Antique Firearms Antiques can be sold, shipped, and collected without any paperwork or transfer costs. The legendary strength of its 3-rings-of-steel receiver paired with a hammer-forged barrel . fired this pistol. Sold as is; no warranty The metal surfaces of th Engraved Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Double Action Revolver serial #S179480, 44 Magnum, 6 1/2" barrel with a like new bore. US Revolver Co. (Iver Johnson),
Pre-1899 guns are already bring a considerable premium. Serial number 106176. Metal surfaces are a medium brown with a little scattered pitting. Be cautious about negative comments. Arms and Armor Identification 19" threaded barrel finished in Bronze Cerakote (1:18" twist). Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. If an inappropriate bid is placed, a bidder will be notified immediately that their bid has not been accepted, and is provided with a form to correct the bid. Not for sale outside the USA; must be 18 years of age, minimum. They also provide security, peace of mind, and the chance to inspect the goods prior to purchase. Taylor's & Co/ Davide Pedersoli 1886 Boarbuster Mark II .45-70 NIB! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Personal identification information We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. additional information. Show Only Non-Guns. Defender 89, Seven-Shot "Pocket" Pistol, circa early 1890s (antique), SPRINGFIELD U.S. TRAPDOOR RIFLE MODEL 1878 WITH ORIGINAL BAYONET AND SCABBARD, Antique Waffen Fabrik Bern M81 Rifle 33" Barrel .41 Swiss RF, Winchester 1897 12 gauge shotgun, intact, unmolested, COLT SSA 1ST GEN 44/40 REDONE BY TURNBULL, Winchester 1873 lever action 38-40 Stellar condition mfg 1893, Sharps and Hankins 1859 Navy Carbine .52 RF Great Shape, Colt Single Action Army - 1st Generation - .32-20 - MFG 1921 - Free Shipping, Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 second issue revolver, rare Ells Patent style double action bar hammer revolver, Ethan Allen inline nipple percussion pistol, Smith & Wesson 1st Model, 2nd Issue .22 caliber revolver. NOTE: Please have any gun you intend to shoot checked thoroughly by A: Pre-1899 production guns now bring a 20 to 60% premium over identical condition guns made Leather butt pad. sporterized, Marlin Buttplates: Models 340, 1898, 19, 21 & 26, 1898 Carcano Carbine Converted to 7.9 Carcano, HVA 1898 large ring Mauser, custom stock 270 Winchester, 1898 Krag Saddle Ring Carbine 30-40 Springfield 30 Army, Pre Ban German Sig Sauer P228 13 Round 9mm Magazines Pre 1994 Pre-Ban Made in Germany, PRE MODEL-30/ I-FRAME ,2"BBL,32LONG (CA-PPT-OK), Hunting Dog Pre Hunt and Post Hunt Audio 30 Minutes Try It, Centerpoint Youth Recurve Bow - Sentinel Pre-teen Black. On every item in an auction, a minimum bid and a minimum increase is set by the seller. Metal parts have likely renickeled finish with some flaking. Trigger is missing and perhaps some internal parts. Not sold as a shooter; collector's item only. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. THIS IS A SPRINGFIELD U.S. TRAPDOOR RIFLE MODEL 1878, .45 X .70 GOVT. Could have been used in the Napoleonic Wars, the War of 1812, or perhaps the Texas Revolution. The Seller is obligated to refund the full purchase price, but the Seller can withhold the cost to ship, and insure the item. Flintlock Pistols Percussion Pistols Percussion Revolvers Derringers & Pepperboxes U.S. appears all original. SHIPPING AMMUNITION: Ammunition can NOT be shipped via U.S. Post Office. Gun is not functional. Not for sale outside the USA; must be 21 years of age, minimum. Set Descending Direction. - To process transactions We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. furniture is original with the exception of two screws - one holding the rear of the lockplate and the other holding the rear of the If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly. Beautiful 1893 production Winchester 1873 chambered in 38 WCF. My main All Types (133)
Winchester Model 1873 Musket Made 1891. This information is provided as a service to our users, and should be used as a guideline to determine the market for a given item, as well as to see whom you may be bidding against. Missing numerous parts, in Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 second issue 32 caliber rimfire spur trigger revolver. If your bid is the high bid and accepted by the seller, you are legally obligated to complete the transaction. and missing. So the bottom line is that with pre-1899s you are buying both privacy (the lack of a "paper trail" and probable exemption from future A hairline crack is de Vintage pre-war gutta percha black revolver grips for a large frame, commercial , Colt, double action, revolver. The seller may opt to auction more than 1 of any given item. ~.22 caliber. Genealogy All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. In order to transfer or sale firearms manufactured after 1898, you need to make the transfer through a licensed FFL Dealer. Colt SAA 1906 1st generation,24k plated 100% master engraved by Flannery Engraving,in rare Cattle Br WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1890 22 SHORT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Manufactured circa mid-1870s. Serial number 105199. The stock is solid with not chips or deep craks (see photo). 65 / JULY 11. The letter that I posted came directly from the ATF Firearms Branch and is hence definitive and authoritative. SuppliersBritish and Commonwealth Military Equipment. James Conning of Mobile, Alabama made any type of arms other than swords, but I was aware that he had gunsmiths on the Tools & Accessories, Photographs Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. Antiqueguns.com is a provider of web space to auction goods and services on our web site. When you are ready to sell your guns, or youre looking for rare, antique guns, please contact us to find out how we can help you. Safety Hammerless, New Departure, (antique) The man I bought it from knew nothing about it except that it was left to him in a will (in Texas); he could not elaborate as to why and could not offer Consider setting your Reserve as low as possible. Auction (2)
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Right pistol has the left trigger broken off They are exempt. Grade AAA wood, checkered forearm and grip, color case hard Winchester 1894 rifle produced in April 1895, among the first few thousand Winchester 1894s chambered for 30 WCF, serial number 17XXX. to 1940. - To improve customer service Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs. If you have any questions about our online or in store merchandise, please call us at 877-214-9327, or send us an email at info@collectorsfirearms.com. with Holster (FFL required) Antiqueguns.com has no other responsibility other than maintaining the bids, and providing the facility to hold the auctions. Has beautiful original blue and wood. . In many cases, it is simply a misunderstanding, error in shipping information, or something similar, that is quickly and easily resolved. Please resolve all questions and issues prior to purchase. Chapter 12 is titled The Southern Pistol - The Derringer). The last number is the feedback-rating, click on that number and you can view feedback for the seller. After Nov. 30, 1998 Remington, Smith & Wesson and Winchester, we will try our best This Colt SAA Single Action Army revolver was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Chicago, Illinois, December 12, 1904 (serial #261180), with one other gun. You are expected to know the law when buying or selling. Is this correct?
Original U.S. Civil War .58 Mini Conversion M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry linked to Union Soldier - dated 1850 $3,495.00 NEW! Not for sale outside the USA; must be 21 years of age, minimum. Rast & Gasser M1898 (Austria-Hungary - Revolver - 1898) Remington Model 1858 (US - Revolver - 1862) Remington Rolling Block rifle (US - Rifle - 1860s) Ribauldequin (UK - 1339) S [ edit] Salvator-Dormus M1893 (Austria-Hungary - Heavy Machine Gun - 850mmR) San Yan Chong (China - Hand Cannon - 16th century) Schmidt M1882 (Switzerland - Revolver) Antique Arms, Militaria, and Related Schilling dated 1890 - Serial 8220, Original U.S. Remington M-1875 Single Action Army .44cal Revolver with 5 1/2" Shortened Barrel & Holster - Serial 59, Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1889 with Standard Ramrod & Early Sight - Serial No. always Call for up to the minute inventory, as You may catch a great piece before it posts. Reuthe patent animal trap gun : Very Good: $675.00: scarce Whitney "Walking Beam" percussion pocket revolver: Good: $1150.00: Whitney Navy model revolver: Fair: $750.00: unmarked American "Hero" style single shot percussion pistol: Fair: $150.00: Antique Cartridge Handguns "Early Cartridge Handguns, Calibre 22" book by Laidacker: New: $150.00 Loading Under the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, any cartridge firearm made in or before 1898 ("pre-1899") is classified as an "antique", and is generally outside of Federal jurisdiction, [8] as administered and enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Medium Frame Pocket Pistol (antique) We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Available - Excellent condition Colt Single Action Army revolver in. Specific models of firearms and their unique features became highly sought after based on a number of factors such as rarity, finish, or simply being unusual.