What is my gun's value? (shotguns, rifle, cheap, cost)

[tlc1127]

I recently bought a Ruger 77/44 bolt action rifle. It is stainless and synthetic and in great condition. I payed $400 for it. How much would it normally go for?

[Tin Knocker]

Sounds about right. Might go cheaper on the used gun market.

[Thyra]

Here is a site that gives quite a bit of info, "The Blue Book of Guns" is a good guide. It is expensive, but you can always go to a Borders and take a 'look' at it
GUN VALUES

[M3 Mitch]

Maybe it's just me, but I would consider this Ruger, in stainless and with a synthetic stock, more of a utility rifle and not much of a collectable. That's not to say it's not a useful and well-made rifle, just that it's usually the blued steel and walnut-stocked rifles (and shotguns) that are going up in value.

What drives value up is demand exceeding supply, demand is higher for the more traditionally beautiful rifles (Pre-64 Model 70 for example) that are discontinued, and then the value is tied strongly to condition. A rare caliber helps as well, for example a .35 Remington Model 70 is worth more than a 30-06 one, even though the '06 makes more "sense" in the Model 70 format.

[Roaddog]

Originally Posted by tlc1127

I recently bought a Ruger 77/44 bolt action rifle. It is stainless and synthetic and in great condition. I payed $400 for it. How much would it normally go for?

New it would cost a lot more, I'm not sure about used prices but it's a good rifle and you got it for a good price.

[Terrylotto]

i have a light twelve browning with the gold trigger belgium made bought in the early 60,s automated with two barrels fair condition what the value

[Terrylotto]

Originally Posted by Terrylotto

i have a light twelve browning with the gold trigger belgium made bought in the early 60,s automated with two barrels fair condition what the value

with extra barrel not a double barrel

[NVplumber]

My 09 Gun Digest lists the entire Rugger 77 line starting at around 800 bucks and going up from there. The 44 is not listed though. I'm assuming this is a used rifle? Sounds like you did OK and have a good shooter at any rate.......

[North Beach Person]

You might also look at www.gunbroker.com to get an idea.

[jimboburnsy]

How about a 1965 Sako FinnBear chambered in .30-06, Walnut stock inlaid with cherry, what appears to be custom engraving over the magazine well, Redfield 9X scope. Excellent condition.

Actually, nevermind. I'm never selling this rifle.