Arkansas Gun Appraisers

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Gun appraisals in Arkansas for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises handguns, rifles, shotguns, antique firearms, and collectible guns across Arkansas, including Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT FIREARMS APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ARKANSAS COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.

  • IRS
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Chase
  • State Farm
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • The Salvation Army
  • Arvest Bank
  • Arkansas Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Arkansas

Between them, our personal property appraisers hold ISA and CAGA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Arkansas courts, lenders, insurers, and more.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

Owner & CEO

Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

Personal Property Appraiser

ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

Machinery & Equipment Appraiser

Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

Personal Property Appraiser

ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About Gun Appraisals in Arkansas

AppraiseItNow provides professional gun appraisals throughout Arkansas for a wide range of purposes, including donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate. Whether you are settling an estate in Little Rock, dividing assets in a divorce proceeding in Fayetteville, or documenting a firearm collection for a charitable contribution, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, well-supported valuations that meet IRS, court, and insurance standards. Learn more about our appraisal services in Arkansas and how we can help with your specific situation.

Our appraisers work with clients across Arkansas through both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get a qualified valuation regardless of your location or schedule. For remote appraisals, clients submit photographs and documentation, and our appraisers complete a thorough analysis without requiring an in-person visit. For larger collections or complex situations, onsite appraisals are available statewide. As part of our personal property appraisal services, we offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.

What Types of Guns Do We Appraise in Arkansas?

AppraiseItNow appraises a broad range of firearms and related items throughout Arkansas, covering everything from common sporting arms to rare historical pieces. Our appraisers have the expertise to evaluate:

  • Bolt-action rifles
  • Semi-automatic rifles
  • Lever-action rifles
  • Pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns
  • Single-action and double-action revolvers
  • Semi-automatic pistols
  • Antique and black powder firearms
  • Military surplus and collectible firearms
  • Custom and engraved firearms
  • Firearm collections and estates

Whether you have a single hunting rifle, a curated collection of Civil War-era firearms, or a diverse estate inventory spanning multiple firearm types, our appraisers apply consistent, research-backed methodology to every valuation. We account for condition, provenance, manufacturer, model, caliber, rarity, and current market data to produce credible, defensible reports.

Who Does AppraiseItNow Serve in Arkansas?

AppraiseItNow serves individual gun owners, collectors, estates, attorneys, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations throughout Arkansas who need a qualified, independent appraisal for legal, tax, insurance, or transactional purposes. From rural communities in the Ozarks and the Delta to urban centers like Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Jonesboro, we are equipped to serve clients across the entire state.

What Arkansas clients say we are known for

Arkansas Appraisal Reviews: “the company exceeded all of my expectations” and “they were wonderful”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I highly recommend their services” Bruce A.Mentioned in 13 reviews
  2. Showing the research and the comparables behind the numberMentioned in 7 reviews
  3. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 6 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 6 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 4 reviews

Across 23 published Arkansas appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, and how quickly we answer.

  • It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
    Bruce A. ·

    Gun Appraisal for Probate

  • I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
    Robert Y. ·

    Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use

  • AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
    Lisa K. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation

  • I used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
    Paige E. ·

    Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim

  • Joe made the process to have my piece of furniture appraised extremely easy, efficient and quick. My experience was great and I'd recommend AppraiseItNow to anyone looking for an appraisal.
    Michael H. ·

    Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Coverage

  • I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
    Cynthia W. ·

    Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation

AppraiseItNow appraises every category of personal property for gift tax, estate tax, charitable donations, divorce, and insurance claims

Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.

Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:‍

Taxes, Estates & Financial Planning

Life Events & Special Circumstances

  • Divorce
  • Social Security reporting or Medicaid Application Filings
  • E-2 visa applications

Insurance & Risk Management

Frequently Asked Questions on Arkansas Gun Appraisers

What is the most common mistake owners make when valuing a gun collection?

Treating high online asking prices, forum anecdotes, or a single book figure as market value. Asking prices only matter when supported by closed transactions, so Arkansas collections end up insured at inflated replacement numbers or sold below fair market value when owners skip documented condition and real auction results.

Do matching serial numbers really change a collectible gun's value?

Dramatically. A firearm confirmed fully original, with matching numbered components and correct period markings for its production year, can be worth large multiples of a similar-looking piece with mismatched numbers, added parts, or refinish. That is why the value has to say which of the two it was reached on, working from the serial, the markings, and any factory letter or specialist opinion you already hold.

Why does one gun get different appraised values for different purposes?

Because insurance, estate, and forced-sale assignments use different standards. Replacement value in the retail market is typically the highest figure, fair market value governs tax and estate work, and liquidation value, often 25 to 30 percent less after commissions, applies in bankruptcy and some divorce contexts. A credible report states which standard it used.

How are guns valued when an Arkansas couple divorces?

Under equitable distribution: Arkansas divides marital property fairly rather than by community property halves, and courts generally value assets on the evidence presented at the hearing, with discretion over the date. An appraisal based on completed sales of comparable firearms gives the court a defensible number for the collection.