Ruger45
Blackhawk
Anyone here know what these would be worth?
Decoy and fish mount value?
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Jimbo357mag
Hawkeye
I have no idea but you might check Ebay for values, that's what I do. 
coach
Hunter
From the little I know it often depends on the carver.
If they have any great value Jason at Amoskeag auctions decoys and mount a few times per year, gets good value but I'd negotiate fees as I think on non guns he is well over 33%. Otherwise ebay them but even the fees for ebay and paypal get pricey. They all look except for one or 2 to be decorative thus 30+ each average ???
contender
Ruger Guru
Decoys as noted depend upon who & how they were done. A known carver will get big bucks,,, as will antique ones. Mass produced, or more common ones won't bring much,,, but as mentioned,,, sleezbay & other auction sites can get you the most money. The devil is in the details. Markings, dates, signatures are what get buyer's attention.
As for the mounts. In NC,, and in many states,,, it's illegal to sell any wild game parts,,,including mounts,,, UNLESS certified by a taxidermist. I'd discuss it with the state game commission before attempting to sell any same mount,,, even fish.
As for the mounts. In NC,, and in many states,,, it's illegal to sell any wild game parts,,,including mounts,,, UNLESS certified by a taxidermist. I'd discuss it with the state game commission before attempting to sell any same mount,,, even fish.
Having worked for the Ward Foundation, and been involved in many World Championship carving competitions, I would need to know the carvers name on each piece before even a guess could be accurately given as to their value. Some little things, that many never think of, can make or break what a decoy is worth. Pick them up and look straight into the eyes...are they both the same height on the head? Are the feathers just painted (shootin' stool) or are they carved and painted (decorative)?
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