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I have not talked to the Auctioneers about these guns. As for value I estimate in the 15K to 20K range is about right. They are not factory engraved, which if they were would put them in the stratosphere as far as value. They are in an out of the way Auction house in the Midwest. As such they might go 30 to 40 percent under market value.

The question of them being Italian copies made to look old, gives me pause. From looking at the pictures carefully there are wear patterns that would be hard to manufacture. Little dings and dents etc, so my intial guess is that they are straight as represented. However before I make a heavy money bid I owuld have to see them in person. Which in mostly likely hood precludes my buying them.

Another thing thing that gives me pause is the Auctioneers admonishment that either the buyer or a trusted agent examine the Lots in the sale.