johnwardle Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I have been asked to value various military items as the owner is getting divorced, I have managed to get reasonable values for most of his collection but I am stumped with his 25 pounder. It is in quite good condition with all CES, has anyone a rough idea of what it would be worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Is it live or deact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 I believe it's deactivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rms Leyland Hippo Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 A 25pounder in good condition 1s about £12000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivedrabsteptoe Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I have a friend whose 25 pounder may be for sale in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watercart Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 For the Australian membership, a 25Pr was auctioned in NSW in the last fortnight or so. It was deactivated and looked OK (needing cleaning up and a new paint job), and had been under cover for a long time, which is better than most. Completeness of the gun itself was acceptable, but no CES. Hammer price was $20,000 plus 20% commission, so pretty much aligns with the GBP 12,000 suggested above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thanks for the replies, I valued it at £12,500. His wife thought it was worth £30,000! Among his other vehicles he has an ex Swiss army Unimog 401, when I found out how much they sell for (If you can find one) I nearly fell off my chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listerj123 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 How much would one be if it needed lots of work doing to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittingham warrior Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 There is one on Milweb from Marcus Glenn that needs a bit of tarting up for £7,500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 It requires a bit more than tarting up................... ! Rob...........................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Listerj123 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 There's one I found which is a bush find so needs more then tidying up what would the value be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watercart Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 A way of valuing a good buying price may be to work out what a restored on is worth (GBP 12,500?) minus the cost of the restoration. What is missing, and how likely are you going to find these missing bits? How much will they cost to buy if they turn up? One of the killers of 25Pr value is the steel wheel rims and tyres. Left outside for a long time, the rims rust out along the tyre beading. This writes the rims off, but the tyre can be salvageable if very carefully removed. A time consuming process that requires patience from my experience. If the rims are stuffed, where do you get spares? PS. Use all normal precautions in inflating the tyres on split rims in a cage. Avoid using corroded and damaged rims. If there is any sudden and unexpected way to die in gun and vehicle restoration, it is via a wheel's locking rim suddenly letting go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivedrabsteptoe Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Our 25 pounder now sold Edited August 1, 2021 by Olivedrabsteptoe 25 pounder sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivedrabsteptoe Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) The pictures say it all, Morris tractor, Bofors ,maybe 432 all potentially for sale. Ring Tim 07936 048802. Edited August 1, 2021 by Olivedrabsteptoe 25 pounder sold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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