Browning 92 value?

[Creedmoor]

Afternoon Gents,

I have an opportunity to acquire a near pristine condition Browning copy of a Winchester 1892 chambered in 44 Mag.  I don't know when this rifle was made or even much about Browning's copy.  The guy said to make him an offer but I have no point of reference.  Can someone advise me?  Thanks.

[35Rem]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=75175310 - not sure if this is what you mean?

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8084286 357 standard model

http://www.gunsamerica.com/976899802/Guns/Rifles/Browning-Rifles/Lever-Action/Browning_92.htm standard 44

[Rangr44]

I saw a tag of $495, last Winter, on a pristine .44 mag B-92 (no box/papers/etc) at a local gunshop/dealer - where it had been on the wall for a week, or so, when I walked in.

I paid up immediately, because I knew the going price for one, in the same condition, was about $700.

Deals are where you find them  - but  you can "get stuck" if you get sucked in by an auction seller's rhetoric.

[Lloyd Smale]

last one i saw sold locally went for 600 used and in good shape and i thought that was an excellent deal. there probably the best made 92 that was ever put out.

I saw a tag of $495, last Winter, on a pristine .44 mag B-92 (no box/papers/etc) at a local gunshop/dealer - where it had been on the wall for a week, or so, when I walked in.

I paid up immediately, because I knew the going price for one, in the same condition, was about $700.

Deals are where you find them  - but  you can "get stuck" if you get sucked in by an auction seller's rhetoric.

[OLDHandgunner]

last one i saw sold locally went for 600 used and in good shape and i thought that was an excellent deal. there probably the best made 92 that was ever put out.

I saw a tag of $495, last Winter, on a pristine .44 mag B-92 (no box/papers/etc) at a local gunshop/dealer - where it had been on the wall for a week, or so, when I walked in.

I paid up immediately, because I knew the going price for one, in the same condition, was about $700.

Deals are where you find them  - but  you can "get stuck" if you get sucked in by an auction seller's rhetoric.

These guys are pretty close. In my Gun Blue Book the value is $ 495. The carbine was disc. in 1986. The Cennennial model is a little more and was disc. in 1978. They also made a Commemorative model. I'd say $500 - $600 would be a very good buy.

[Rangr44]

No disrespect meant - But, I love it, when dealers price their guns at (or below) "Blue Book value".
I've invariably profited, every time I've bought at "Blue Book", or less - then later sold.

IMHO, the only things , that the Blue Book is good for are the excellent condition pics, the serial number histories, and the various little anecdotes on different gun companies/models.

JMO, but BB is way outdated, on value.
It does, however, offer comparative values between various brands, so one can get a sense of which would offer a better bang-for-the-buck.

A much better source, of current gun values, are closed/sold auctions.

[35Rem]

Just my opinion here, but auctions aren't the BEST place to put a value on a gun. How many times to prices get inflated by the Auction Bug?

You know, when the buyer just HAS to HAVE it, no matter the cost, so the Other Guy DOESN'T get it!

The value books are based on sale prices, are they not?

[OLDHandgunner]

Just my opinion here, but auctions aren't the BEST place to put a value on a gun. How many times to prices get inflated by the Auction Bug?

You know, when the buyer just HAS to HAVE it, no matter the cost, so the Other Guy DOESN'T get it!

The value books are based on sale prices, are they not?

Exactly 35Rem. I use the Blue Book as a reference. I buy most of my guns at gun shows, gun shops & private sales. Not going to pay some of those outrageous prices that some guns go for on those on line auctions. Too many people bidding on them. Every once and awhile you can get a good deal on line.