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Local gunsmith made a trade offer today by taking an old gun that my dad gave to me for a new compound bow that showed up at his shop a few days ago. The offer is for a

Brand new 2006 compound Diamond justice loaded with all the goodies, case, shafts, sites, release, etc.

and the gunsmith gets

Winchester model 1906 made in 1922, Standard model, 12 groove slide handle, long rifle .22, pretty fair condition.

The bluebook value of the gun seems to be around 500-600.00. From what I have researched the values seem to be an even swap. Need advice if this is a fair trade and take the bow or keep the Winchester? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

It was a gift from your dad! Keep the gun, buy the bow.

Amen to that.

BMT

Sorry, I should have been more specific about the gun from my pops. There is no sentimental value that is with the gun. He pretty much said do what I want with it.

Bows don't hold their value like guns. The bow that was bought for 600 last year would be lucky to bring 300 today. The reason being is that that they reinvent them every year and last years model is old news. Keep the rifle. The bow will do nothing but go down in value.

they still make the bow....they don't make the gun anymore...

In a few years, the gun will be worth more. The bow with all the goodies will be worth $79.65. The gunsmith is no dummy.

Sentimental value or not, couldn't agree more with what's already been said.

Bows are holding their values for a couple years now, but within 3-4 years there only worth 15-20% of what they were new.

Thanks for all your input.

I agree with what's been posted already. Bows are like computers, what you buy this year will be "out of date" next year. Keep the gun, buy the bow (if you want it).

Good stickbows like Black Widows will hold resale values but compounds don't. In 5 years the gun will be worth more than it is now you would be lucky to get $100 for the bow.

I~ll give you 200 fresh new 3 dollar bills for it!!!!

Huntz, for the Bow? I think he only takes 2 dollar bills JK! Thanks for your response. Sounds like a no brainer from here. Keep the gun and wait for the bow. Thanks for all your input everybody. When it comes time to invest in a bow I will hit you guys up again.

If I were to buy a new bow, I think I'd be hitting the bargain caves at Cabelas or Bass Pro type places. Last years models at a fraction of the new prices.

If you want to buy a used bow, or even last year's model at a better price than the Cabelas/Bass Pro's of the world, go to www.archerytalk.com. You'll likely find that same 2006 Diamond for $300 or $400...

Keep the gun! Compound bows lose value faster than Madoff investments.

keep the gun but i'm curious that you say no sentimental value why is that????

+1 on archerytalk.com

Very easy to save a few hundred on last years models there. If your looking for a couple year old solo cam take a look at the Diamond Black Ice. In my opinion it's every bit as smooth as the switchback, weighs less and overall is a great bow for the money.

Try a longbow first--you can buy a book and build one of those.My father left me a winchester 22 pump 1909 or so.sure wish I had it now.

Bows depreciate (like Chryslers). Guns appreciate>