How much is your vintage gun worth? These readers find out

Whether you have a question about antique guns, modern firearms, ammunition or reloading, expert Dave Anderson is here with the answer. Please send your detailed questions and applicable, high-resolution photos to editorial@outdoorcanada.ca. 

I just found this in a family member’s estate (above). Could you tell me if it’s a real gun, and if it’s worth anything? Thanks.

CYNDI HOWARD

DUNDAS, ONTARIO

This is a Mondial starter’s pistol, probably from the 1950s or 1960s. These guns were made to fire crimped .22 blanks to start races. It’s not a firearm, and it can’t be converted to fire live cartridges. It’s not a toy, either—the blank cartridges make a fairly loud bang and produce a moderate volume of smoke. It would likely cause a burn if it was discharged close to skin, and I have no doubt it could cause eye damage at very close range. I’ve seen this model for sale online with asking prices of $20 to $50, but I have no idea if you can still find compatible cartridges.

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