Webster Groves:

Drew McDermott
Aug 24, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Feb 9

Certified Insurance Appraisal for Classic Shotguns and Rifles

Families in established neighborhoods like Webster Groves, Missouri, recognize the importance of protecting high-value household assets. Recently, MDRF Enterprises was engaged to perform a formal insurance appraisal on a specialized collection of seven firearms.

The Collection Highlights

This inventory featured several classic American and European long guns:

Browning Superposed: Two over/under shotguns in 12 gauge and 20 gauge.
Winchester Model 12: Three pump shotguns (16 gauge and 12 gauge variants).
Winchester Model 36: A unique and rare garden gun.
Ruger 10/22: Stainless model for modern utility.

The Professional Methodology

Each firearm underwent a rigorous inspection using the Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS). This is the same technical standard featured in the Blue Book of Gun Values, ensuring that the condition ratings are defensible to insurance providers.

Comprehensive Documentation

For every Webster Groves appraisal, we provide a custom thumb drive containing the full PDF appraisal report and high-resolution supporting images. This ensures that the family and their insurance agent have immediate, secure access to the records required for proper coverage and future estate planning.

The collection included:

Two Browning Superposed over/unders in 12 gauge and 20 gauge
Three Winchester Model 12 pump shotguns (two in 16 gauge, one in 12 gauge)
One Winchester Model 36
One Ruger 10/22 Stainless

For many families in established neighborhoods like Webster Groves, appraisals are about more than resale value; they’re about ensuring treasured firearms are properly recorded, covered, and preserved for the future.

At MDRF Enterprises, we don’t just buy collections, we also provide certified appraisals recognized by insurers and estate professionals across the Greater Saint Louis area.