I PICKED UP A FIRESTONE AIR CHIEF AT A FLEA MARKET.
IT IS A POWER SCOPE # S-7404-6. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT, WHEN WAS IT MADE, IS IT A COLLECTOR ITEM, WHAT IS IT'S VALUE.
IT WORKS AND THE WOOD CASING IS IN FAIR CONDITION (SURFACE SCRATCHES AND WATER RINGS ON TOP)
I AM NOT A COLLECTOR AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO I
CAN GET.
THANK YOU
JIM STINNETT

Hi,
Any of the radios older than 20 years are usually collectible, but their values can be subjective and therefore dependant on the market.

If you bought it because you like it- nothing more need be said.

If you bought it for investment, well... not many wood radios bring high dollar values, with some noteworthy exceptions in the cathederals, and the bigger names such as Zenith, Philco, etc.

It should be about a 1941 vintage. The types of tubes used in that radio could confirm if this is close.

As for value, without a specific reference, and not knowing condition and if it is an AM/SW, or just AM, I can only estimate based on your description that 30 to 40 dollars is ballpark in the area where I am.

If you paid more than that, don't concern yourself over that detail if you like the looks of the radio. That is after all, the reason for having the collection.

: I PICKED UP A FIRESTONE AIR CHIEF AT A FLEA MARKET.
: IT IS A POWER SCOPE # S-7404-6. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT, WHEN WAS IT MADE, IS IT A COLLECTOR ITEM, WHAT IS IT'S VALUE.
: IT WORKS AND THE WOOD CASING IS IN FAIR CONDITION (SURFACE SCRATCHES AND WATER RINGS ON TOP)
: I AM NOT A COLLECTOR AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO I
: CAN GET.
: THANK YOU
: JIM STINNETT

I find that radios like your Firestone seem to be somewhat under rated as compared to a Zenith or some other radio manufacturer of Zenith's stature but are a good value due to their good construction & design. I have six and they are all fine performers, a joy to repair and listen to.

: I PICKED UP A FIRESTONE AIR CHIEF AT A FLEA MARKET.
: IT IS A POWER SCOPE # S-7404-6. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT, WHEN WAS IT MADE, IS IT A COLLECTOR ITEM, WHAT IS IT'S VALUE.
: IT WORKS AND THE WOOD CASING IS IN FAIR CONDITION (SURFACE SCRATCHES AND WATER RINGS ON TOP)
: I AM NOT A COLLECTOR AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO I
: CAN GET.
: THANK YOU
: JIM STINNETT