American Air Pistol Valuations

[skeeter]

Hi

I have two air pistols I'm thinking of selling, as I hardly ever use them, and wouldn't want to use the Diana G10, because of it's superb condition.

First one is a HY-SCORE TARGET MODEL, Made by HY-SCORE ARMS CO NEW YORK, it's a .22, in extremely good condition, the plastic grips are near perfect, it can be partially cocked and dry fired, although the barrel looks like it's about 9cm long it's in fact around 25cm long as it runs through the centre of the pistol (and through the centre of the spring). The barrel is brass and rifled.

I've seen a few other models of this pistol, but they had HY-SCORE TARGET AIR PISTOL engraved on them, whereas as stated, mine has HY-SCORE TARGET MODEL, perhaps mine is an earlier model?

Looking in Mr Hiller's excellent book it appears to be a 50's or 60's model, he said they were built to last a lifetime and the tested accuracy is an 11mm group at 10m. It shoots well.

Pictures HERE

Any ideas on value please?

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Also a Diana G10, made in Los Angeles Calif USA, it's in its original box with the darts, pellets and bb's unopened, the date on the box says 28 SEP 1963, it comes with a very nice brochure and the box is in super condition, it was marketed in the UK by Millard Bros, MILBRO, but it appears it was all made in the USA, even the brochure.

The condition is pretty well as new, I test fired it once with a dart I already had, I believe these G10's are still made by SMK, probably in China. This one made in the USA, at nearly 46 years old in this condition etc. is pretty unique.

I don't think it can have ever been used. Pictures HERE

Value on this one as well please?



ATB

Jon

[skeeter]

Any help would be appreciated

[munchman]

According to the Blue Book Of Airguns (A U.S. Publication)-

Hyscore - 100% - $180, 90% - $100

G10 - No idea, but would guess at £20 - £40 ??

SA6 -100% with box - $180, 90% - $100, 80% - $85

Don't forget that these are the U.S. values where the guns you have may be more collectable.

Hope this helps.

Carl

[ogilkes]

Sadly HyScores are not too popular in the UK, dont know why. Its in very nice condition but I would reckon around £85 as a value. The G10, £45 gien its a Milbro staped model in a box. The SA6 I have no clue I'm afraid.

[skeeter]

Thank you chaps, much appreciated.

I realise the G10 is not worth a fortune, but is in as new condition, in the box with all the accessories, there aren't any Milbro markings on this pistol, it was all made in the USA nearly 50 years ago as a Diana.

I paid £45 for it a fair few years ago, so if it had gone up a little bit, it would be nice.

I guess it's all down to to desirablity, even though it's as nice as it could be, it's all about what someone is prepared to pay.

Thanks

Jon

[Jerry Cornelius]

Sadly HyScores are not too popular in the UK, dont know why. Its in very nice condition but I would reckon around £85 as a value.

I think that is about right. Personally, I like them, and think they ought to go for a bit more, but the market seems to disagree. They are nice pistols in their own right, and I think interesting both for the concentric design and as a US springer pistol.

[lodmoor]

Actually I think the HyScores are collectable and worth a little more than quoted. (Look at me, going against my comments re- this site over values!!!!!)
Always interested but can't say on a valuation.

[adesaxo31]

they have on in my local gunshop going for £60 if that helps its in pretty good conditoin

[lodmoor]

they have on in my local gunshop going for £60 if that helps its in pretty good conditoin

Grab it quick mate, that is CHEAP!