Prevailing prices
09-02-2011, 01:29 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Anne Arrundle County, Maryland
Posts: 1,672
Rather than take your chances with a used rifle I would suggest looking at kits and see if there is something you can afford. You won't find one for $150.00, but for maybe $80.00 more you will have a personalized rifle you will cherish for the rest of your life. That would be the price range for a Traditions percussion side lock.
http://possibleshop.com/rifle-kit.html
http://possibleshop.com/rifle-kit.html
09-02-2011, 02:55 AM
#12
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MN
Posts: 72
Take a look at Williams Gun Sight Company they list several side-locks at very reasonable prices. I have purchased three side-locks from them for under $200.00 each and they were all in great shape. Right now they have a CVA Hawkens listed for one-fifty which should be a good buy. Their sales people are honest and will tell you if there are any problem with a gun they are listing. Several of my friends have purchased guns from them and none have been disappointed.
P.S. Look at the Mendi they list, I got one a while back and it is a real good shooter.
P.S. Look at the Mendi they list, I got one a while back and it is a real good shooter.
Last edited by WCW; 09-02-2011 at 03:09 AM.
09-02-2011, 06:03 AM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
It is so hard to say what a used rifle is worth. It depends a lot of the condition of the rifle, the make and model, but lately I have noticed that people selling their guns must be under the impression that the rifle, since in good to excellent shape deserves new prices. They need to understand that if they want to sell that rifle, they need to remember it is used.
I am with you Cayugad, to many people think they can get new or above new prices for a used rifle...... If I cant save 30%, I will buy new.....Just my policy!!!
09-02-2011, 08:20 AM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 9,557
Anybody looking to buy a Lyman. This guy is selling below his cost to move them out. $5.00 shipping too. This is where I bought my Left hand flint GPR for $389. That's cheaper than kit price for a factory gun.
http://store.thirdgenerationshooting...fm/2,4705.html
http://store.thirdgenerationshooting...fm/2,4705.html
09-02-2011, 03:01 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,482
I agree, finding a good sidelock in good-excellent condition might be hard for $150, although deals can always be found. You shouldn't have much trouble if you can spend $250 - $275, I've seen quite a few traditional rifles (mostly Hawkens) on different classifieds for around this price. Sometimes better deals can be found at local gun stores, pawn shops etc., than on the internet.
09-02-2011, 04:28 PM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
here is a couple located in Indiana for a resonable price.... I am sure you could get somebody to ship....
http://www.armslist.com/posts/142655...-hawken-50-cal
http://www.armslist.com/posts/183224...-hawken-50-cal
http://www.armslist.com/posts/142655...-hawken-50-cal
http://www.armslist.com/posts/183224...-hawken-50-cal
09-02-2011, 04:30 PM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
heres some in Wisconsin.....
http://www.armslist.com/posts/180398...percussion-cap
http://www.armslist.com/posts/180973...der-and-access
http://www.armslist.com/posts/180398...percussion-cap
http://www.armslist.com/posts/180973...der-and-access
09-02-2011, 06:29 PM
#18
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location:
Posts: 698
i like the thompson center renagade I got 2...there nice guns used in the pall park of 200 dollars they got the double set triggers and there like a poorman's hawkens rifle less fancy, I like the size and weight not too big not too small
09-02-2011, 07:35 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
You might want to check out and even join The (traditional) Muzzleloading Forum. I noticed a few nice rifles for some good prices over there. There is one CVA Hawken with all the accessories for $250. And there was also A TC with accessories for the same price. There are a pretty good group of guys on that forum also, that will answer any questions you might have. And look at those rifles with the accessories. Heck you can spend as much(or more) on the accessories as you spend on the rifle itself.
I just looked at the classifieds over there. And there are a bunch of nice rifles over there for sale. Tom.
I just looked at the classifieds over there. And there are a bunch of nice rifles over there for sale. Tom.
