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Have a Ruger No. 1 California Highway Patrol Commemorative rifle in .357 Magnum, in a matching (CHP logo) canvas soft case. Rifle is unfired.
I'm having a problem coming up with a realistic value/sale price. True Gun Value has no matching listing, and I've only been able to find a couple of 'sold' record on Guns America; one went for $1200, and another for $2150.
What are your thoughts on value?
Last edited by xhogboss; 03/21/23.
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I would think closer to the latter figure, heck maybe higher being what it is. Pretty rare gun, especially in unfired condition.
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If truly unfired, no safe dings or scratches, and the original box & paperwork, then I'd think north of $2k, if you put it on GB.
Edit to add - nice wood? plain wood? Most of the .357s I've seen have fairly plain wood.
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I would start at 2500 and see if you have takers
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No.1’s have gone up a good bit in the last two years. I’ve seen some with desirable points go over double what they brought just a year or two ago. Nicely figured walnut, original box and docks, condition of course, and rare cartridges all are ‘pluses’ that can escalate the value. Having a particular model No.1 that two or more people want… the sky’s the limit! BTW: It’s feared that we may have seen the last of production already! (Hope not!)
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I saw a CHP No. 1 sale at a firearms auction within the last year. If I remember correctly, it ended up just under $2,000. It was like new, but no box.
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Thank you all! Your input really helps me get a better sense of what I can ask for it.
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