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Offline Curly

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Browning Bolt .22 lr
« on: July 10, 2004, 01:57:41 AM »
Looking to buy a Browning Bolt action from a friend.  Not sure of model, but will be looking at the gun in the next week.  Wood is high gloss, with a blued barrel, and action.   What is the difference, both good and bad between, the Model 52, T-bolt, and A-bolt.   The gun is supposed to be in mint condition, and he is asking $500.   Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2004, 06:04:38 AM »
Prices in a 1992 gun guide A bolt in excellent condition $225.  T bolt $225. In a newer guide I had the T bolt was $275 so I suppose the A bolt the same. Did not see any 52 listed are you sure you are not confusing that one with Winchester? A win 52 could be worth 500 or more depending on model, but I saw no mention of a Browning Model 52 unless it is a newer gun than my newest gun price book which is a 97 year book. If it is a A or T bolt it looks to me he is trying to take advantage of you and asking too much!  If it is a Win than he is not. Jim
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2004, 03:59:37 PM »
Browning did produce a reproduction of the Winchester Model 52. I had one bought right out from under me several years ago. (probably around the mid to late 90's) Sorry I don't know the years of manufacture or the value right now though.
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2004, 08:43:32 PM »
Bruce, Thanks for the added info. I would try to find a new price guide and see if it is a 52 copy what they sell for? THat may be worth 500 bucks but the T and A bolts are worth only about half of that! Jim
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BROWNING T-BOLT
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2004, 06:10:57 PM »
The Browning T-Bolt if in good condition is selling up in the $400.00-$500.00 range.I have one and it shoots pretty darn accurate and it's nice to shoot.A-Bolts are selling in the $375.00-$450.00 range.I want to hang with the authors of the gun value books,maybe some of those cheep prices of guns will come my way. :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2004, 09:21:17 AM »
Well the books are only a guide and some parts of the country guns sell for more than other parts of the country. I have noticed this just by seeing what folks say on the net. Jim
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2004, 01:52:07 PM »
Went to the gun shop to look at new new Blue Book. A Tbolt NIB (100%) might fetch 450 bucks I would suppose same for the Abolt. I did not look up the 52 as I would guess that would be higher in value. a T bolt in 95% is 350 bucks so you figure a gun in excellent shape drops at least a 100 bucks. one that is in 90% drops more and down the line.  Funy thing about guns some guns their values will stay consistant only raising up a few bucks each years and others raise considerably. Then on the other hand them same guns can drop considerably also so a new guide is helpfull. If I need to check something out I go to the gun shop and look it up as my latest gun price guide is a 97 which is good enough for Gov work but not for the latest prices. The book I used for the qwote before was a 92 so it is a bit out dated. I just figured from past expirience that most guns have not doubled in price since then. Jim
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2004, 03:11:58 AM »
Talked to the seller.   Appears this is an A-bolt with 50 - 100 rounds out of it.   I had looked at it several months ago when I was not in the market.  I don't remember if it has open/iron sights.   The metal work is bright blue, with a gloss wood finish.    If my memory does not fail me, the wood, and the metal are 100%.    It does not have the box.    In the north east, I am not sure if prices are higher that the book guides.  Asking price is $500.   Does anybody know if the standard magazine protrudes from the bottom the stock, or is it flush like a Kimber.    How about scope mounts.   Drilled and taped, or Grooved?  Thanks for any help.
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2004, 11:04:58 PM »
Sounds like he is asking top dollar. Unless you have your heart set on it for that money you could buy a darn nice rifle new and have the warranty ect. Jim
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2004, 02:12:04 AM »
Yep, I could probably save my money and get a kimber which is really my 2nd choice.   First choice is a left handed, but Anscutz, and Cooper are mortgage payments.    Tough to justify those.    I figure the A-bolt will have less depreciation for a resale when some finally helps us leftys.    I have also looked at the new Remington.   I hear mixed results on the accuracy.
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Regular or Medallion
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2004, 01:23:44 AM »
Stopped at the local gun dealer last night.   Asked about selling a pistol to cover cost on new .22lr.    Borrowed his value book to look up both.    The  Browning A-Bolt  Rimfire  apparently comes in  2 models, a standard, and a Medallion.    Not much information on detail to distinguish which is which.   I will be going to look at the gun again in the next few days.   Any help would be appreciated.   The regular at 100% is in the mid $350's and the Medallion at 100% is in the mid $450's.
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Re: Regular or Medallion
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2004, 04:43:22 PM »
Quote from: Curly
Stopped at the local gun dealer last night.   Asked about selling a pistol to cover cost on new .22lr.    Borrowed his value book to look up both.    The  Browning A-Bolt  Rimfire  apparently comes in  2 models, a standard, and a Medallion.    Not much information on detail to distinguish which is which.   I will be going to look at the gun again in the next few days.   Any help would be appreciated.   The regular at 100% is in the mid $350's and the Medallion at 100% is in the mid $450's.


 Like I said he is asking top dollar and then maybe some? I shoot right handed bolts left handed and while it is some what of a inconvenience it has never handicapped me! In fact I am into single shots so I just figure a bolt gun is a single shot with a fast back up.  :lol:  Jim
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