Professional Firearms Appraisals
Certified firearms appraisals throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Ten percent of net proceeds donated to the Minnesota 100 Club.
About Me
I am an independent management consultant and business professor, who is also an outdoorsman and firearms valuation specialist. My expertise in marketing and finance, as well as my skills as a researcher, 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
- Certificate in Criminal Justice, Minnesota State College Southeast
Services
RIFLES
- Resale Valuation
- Insurance
- Estate
- Divorce/Bankruptcy
- Gift/Charity
- Expert Witness
SHOTGUNS
In-person appraisals are typically done for the clients of attorneys and financial professionals in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Discounted online appraisals are available for individuals.
HANDGUNS
Travel expenses reimbursed for ground transportation and lodging.
Disclaimer: I do not buy, sell, transfer, repair, or take possession of firearms.
Fees
POST-1945 FIREARMS
- Clients of attorneys and financial professionals:
- $50 per firearm (inspection and research)
- $500 minimum charge
- No charge for unidentifiable firearms
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Includes professional appraisal report formatted to Certified Appraisers Guild of America guidelines
1900-1945 FIREARMS
- Clients of attorneys and financial professionals:
- $50 per hour (inspection and research)
- No charge for unidentifiable firearms
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Includes professional appraisal report formatted to Certified Appraisers Guild of America guidelines
ONLINE DIRECT
- Individuals and families:
- $30 per firearm (post-1945)
- $50 per hour (1900-1945)
- $50 minimum charge
- 10 firearms maximum
- No charge for unidentifiable firearms
- Owner self-inspects using provided NRA Condition Standards
- Appraisal emailed with a signed valuation estimate