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My Dad has a Browning BAR (pretty sure Grade 1, no engraving) chambered in .270 win that he is thinking about selling. To say that this gun has been well taken care of would be a tremendous understatement. He has owened this rifle since new and it was manufactured in 1985. Only used for 1-2 deer hunting trips/year. Probably 100 rounds down the tube in it's entire life. Blueing and wood will be a conservative 98%. It has been a while since I have seen this gun but I am sure it is just like new. Rifle made in Belgium, assembled in Portugal. Currently has a same year model Leupold Vari-X II in 3-9x40, gloss finish with plex reticle. Pretty sure he has the original box and paperwork but will have to find it. He is considering selling to purchase a lighter weight bolt gun. Can you guys give me some real life ideas of what he could expect to get out of it?
Thanks.
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Interested in ideas and thoughts on this....
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Hard to really tell without pics but it sounds like you can get $650-$700 for it without the scope. If you want to sell it, you will be best served selling the gun and scope separately.
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Gunbroker is full of them with 750 to 900 with no bids, jack
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Thanks for the replies. Helps to have some experienced views on the subject of valuation.
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I think $650 would be a stretch. Not to say you could not get it but it may take a while. I've purchased similar for $550 several years ago.
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Condition, shape. model, if you are willing to ship and how quick you want to move it will determine how much you can get for it. My Dad would love it if the price is right. You can also check armslist.com to get an idea. I have noticed that region of the country also determines what you can get. This is not the best time to sell it, if you want the most wait till the end of summer when everyone is thinking about hunting again. If its the model I think, I have seen them sell from less than $400 (great deal) to over $700 ( usually a higher grade to get more than that).
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