651-295-7732

Professional Firearms Appraisals

Hands-on professional firearms appraisals throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
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About Me
I am a management consultant who is also an outdoorsman and firearms technician. My expertise in marketing and finance, as well as my skills as a researcher combined with my technical knowledge of firearms, makes me ideally suited to serve all your needs as a professional appraiser. - Dr. Rod, Certified Firearms Appraiser
Qualifications
  • Certified Personal Property Appraiser, Certified Appraisers Guild, Missouri Auction School
  • Certified Firearms Appraiser, American Gunsmithing Institute
  • Gunsmith Diploma, Penn Foster College
  • DMgt, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs
  • MBA, Drake University
  • MS Marketing, Iowa State University
  • BS Finance & Economics, Minnesota State University - Mankato
Services
  • Auction/Resale
  • Insurance
  • Estate
  • Divorce
  • Gift/Charity
  • Bankruptcy
  • Expert Witness
Rifles
All appraisal services are provided on-site and in-person within the states of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Firearms must be carefully inspected for function and condition. No photo-only or online appraisals are offered.
shotguns
Generally, if possible, it is best if the owner is present at the time of the appraisal. Disclaimer: I do not buy, sell, transfer, or repair firearms.
handguns
Fees
post-1945 FIREARMS
  • $35 per firearm
  • $350 minimum charge
  • No charge for unidentifiable firearms
  • Includes professional appraisal report formatted to Certified Appraisers Guild of America guidelines
pre-1945 FIREARMS
  • $50 per hour (inspection and research)
  • No charge for unidentifiable firearms
  • Includes professional appraisal report formatted to Certified Appraisers Guild of America guidelines
travel EXPENSES
  • Reimbursed at cost only for ground transportation and lodging
  • Meals and air transportation (if any) are not billed to the customer
Contact Me
Contacts
651-295-7732appraiser@drrodcfa.com
P.O. Box 11432, St. Paul, MN 55111, USA
professional appraisals for rifles, shotguns, handguns
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