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Old 02-10-2010, 06:52 AM
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Urban_Redneck
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My rule of thumb for current factory guns costing under $1000:

Percentage of lowest local price for a new gun.

Test fired only- (as new with box papers etc)- 85%

Excellent- No pitting or buggered screws. Spotless bore, no "handling" marks or dings, etc. 75%

Very good- No pitting or buggered screws. Light rub and or "handling" marks (no dings) indicating light or careful use, excellent bore. 65-70%

Good- Light pitting around breech or muzzle, minor blue or finish wear, small dings and light scratches on stock, bright bore, no buggered screws. 50-55%.

Unless the price is very low or the gun is very special, I avoid guns with buggered screws, because if bubba can't figure the right screwdriver to use- he probably didn't know what he was doing once he got inside.

Thus a rifle in very good condition, that's available locally for $399 l would look to pay no more than $275

Just my $0.02
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