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Hey fellas, I have a NIB CZ 452 American 22 LR that I've been hanging onto, but lately I have realized I'll likely never shoot it. If I can convince myself that I can do without it, what kind of price should I ask for it? It has the correct box, papers, etc., and doesn't have any special wood or anything. Thanks in advance for your input!

I bought mine five years ago, one of the last runs from Whittaker's, and paid IIRC, $359 for it. I've since seen them going for roughly $450 NIB. That was a couple of years ago.

It would probably be best to check on Gunbroker and see what the last ones sold for, to get a more accurate guesstimate of the real price they're bringing now. Even NIB 455s are bringing $350-450 now. The last one I bought was $395, for a 455 American w/walnujt stock. A 452 should bring more than a 455. I like and have both models, but the 452 will outshoot the others by a fair margin.

I would guess close to $600 in my area. NIB. They are desirable and better thought of than the 455 models. Jury's still out on the 457 but they as well seem good.

I had a 455, then sold it and bought a 453, partly because it still had the rear locking lug of the 452, but IIRC, it also only had one screw holding the barreled action in the stock. My next was a 455 SS, more accurate than the previous 455, not as good as the 453, but the trigger is the best of the three. The 457 addresses the safety (if that keeps you up nights), the high bolt lift, has an easily adjusted trigger, two action screws, a very nice-looking trigger guard, and still takes accessory barrels like the 455; the same ones in fact. Slam-dunk for the 457 if buying new. Those with the others that shoot well can add a 457, or dance with what you have. Another 457 plus is the nitride finish. The bolt is really finely machined. Hard to believe they can do it for the price.

I bought the Varmint MTR as a range toy. My SS 455 is staying on as a field rifle and understudy practice rifle.

You should have no trouble selling your 452. I’d start at $450, minimum, at auction. Don't know where in VA you are, but the Shenandoah Valley has been a crappy place to sell guns lately, my guns anyway. Good luck.

452's are in high demand. I wouldn't sell any of mine for less than $600.

mine was bought new, at $199.00

it is a Trainer model with the 25 inch barrel...

it'll head shoot gophers at 125 yds all day long....

have mainly used Federal bulk ammo...

has more than 30,000 rounds down the barrel, and killed many a sage rat...

it ain't for sell regardless of price offered...

would have a heck of a time replacing it...

Now that's getting some good use from a rifle.

I've seen several for sale around $600. Seems to be the going rate these days.

Just about in line with what I was thinking. I appreciate all the info!

My lgs has two brand new 452 Americans. Priced at $460. Im doing my best to resist the temptation...

I see a lot of high prices on them, I think that will fade out in time, they are great rifles and I would say if you want to sell it I would say 500.00.....I see the 600.00 to 650.00 ones not sell and if they do it takes a while. Good luck.

Dogwater, that sounds like a helluva deal x2!

I like mine. I added a few custom touches. Awesome rifle.
Bob

Ordered mine as soon as I read a left hand was available, 3 digit serial number after the 0's, and its not for sale at triple what I paid.

600ish. I bought a 452fs last year, in the box, for 600 plus tax, a little better than average wood on it. One of those, it was there and I had to have it things.

I have one, only it's a 17hm2. Will never sell it. If you find a fella that's had or has one and wants another, they will do $600 without batting an eye.

I would not resist!

Most used examples I see sell for more. Brandy new, I'd be taking one home with me.

If he was within driving distance of me they BOTH would be gone. One for me, one for my son.

The most recent one I saw in a shop was a heavy barrel 17 HMR, better than average condition and priced at $600.

I hope you got a discount on it. They installed the bolt on the wrong side of the rifle!