Author Topic: Browning 1885 Friends Of NRA 45/70 (Read 1045 times)

Drifter Mike · « **on:** September 02, 2004, 02:46:33 PM »

I have a opportunity to buy a "like new in the box " Browning Friends of NRA 1885 in 45/70. I have not seen it yet but the guy wants $1250 for it. Is it worht that amount? Says 275 of 875 made, it has been shot but shows no flaws or problems, looks new. I have several 45/70's as is but I do like the High Wall rifles. Would someone here be interested at that price?
Thanks

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2004, 04:42:14 AM »

Generally speaking limited edition/collector type guns lose most if not all of their "extra" value once shot. Only when maintained in NIB condition are they truly collectable and have the added value.

Since the gun has been fired I'd not place any more value on it than any other similar condition HW. To me that's kinda high for a regular HW and is getting up close to what I'd pay for a BPCR even. I wouldn't put that much into it.

But a gun is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. No more and no less. So the real question is do you want it that badly?

marlinman93 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2004, 07:12:14 AM »

Graybeard is correct about commemoratives that have been fired. However, the 1885 in .45-70 is getting prices of $1,000-$1,400 used in like new condition. Especially the Traditional Hunter in .45-70. I'm not familiar with thw specs of the NRA .45-70, but if it is similar to the Traditional Hunter, the price of $1250 is right on the money. If it's similar to the Creedmore 1885 model, then it's low. If it's similar to the standard model 1885, then it's a bit high.
Hope this helps.

Drifter Mike · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2004, 02:12:35 PM »

Thanks for the help. I passed on it as I mostly collect and shoot martini's. That is a expensive hobby in it's own right, I really don't need to venture off in another direction.
Thanks for the info
Drifter Mike