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Full description and what we offer

San Diego Gun Appraiser, owned by Mike Taylor (Capt, USN Ret), specializes in accurate, professionally researched appraisals for firearms and collections of any size. Whether you're dealing with a single firearm or a 100-piece collection, from rare one-of-a-kind pieces to common Curio and Relics, the work is thorough and legally sound.

•Insurance Coverage & Claims - Detailed appraisal reports that document condition, provenance, and fair market value for coverage purposes.

•Estate Valuation - USPAP-compliant valuations for estate settlement and probate proceedings, meeting IRS standards for qualified appraisals.

•Marriage Dissolution & Settlement - Acts as impartial appraiser of record for both parties, reducing conflict and time in the process.

•Litigation Support - Prepares appraisals for court cases and provides Expert Witness Services for depositions, courtroom testimony, and appraisal reviews.

•Charitable Donations - Appraisals that meet stringent IRS requirements for qualified donation appraisals.

"With 35 years in the business of buying, selling, and collecting firearms, Mike knows the nuances that matter. With so many makes, models, and variations of guns, putting an exact value on a firearm or collection is a daunting task—unless you have his experience."

Customers consistently mention the level of detail and knowledge. One client noted: "Mike was exceptionally detailed in all his work" on an eight-gun appraisal. Another valued "the no nonsense transaction" and friendly approach.

Mike's collection knowledge extends to historically significant pieces—he's handled appraisals on rare Italian infantry rifles and other one-of-a-kind firearms that require specialized research and authentication.

All appraisals are USPAP compliant, widely recognized as meeting IRS standards for qualified appraisals in tax and court matters.