Browning Falling Block
 

Gents, I have an opportunity to buy a Browning Falling block, 7mm mag, with a octagon barrel. its in very good shape. just a mark on the butt stock thats about 4 inches long. never been shot. who can tell me what this rirfle is worth? never scoped either. thx

Check auction sites to see what it's selling for...only way to get realistic values.

Both the Browning and Winchester 1885's are fine rifles. There is a used one here (in a local LGS) with a $700 tag on it. Browning is also bringing back some B78's this year. The MSRP on them is around $1300 (if I remember correctly).

I've seen them go for $700 to $1,800 depending on grade and caliber. I have one in 22-250 and it's a nice gun, accurate, good looking, etc. The only problem is you have to turn the rifle on it's side to reload it if you're on a bench or some kind of rest. Other than that nice gun.

k. well it has a matte finish look to it. so not a shiny look. i guess i would classify it as a grade 1. if its never been shot, and has only one scratch, would 500-600 be a good deal?

i am also assuming they are very accurate?

They are acceptionally accurate. I have one in 30-06 that I've hunted deer and antelope with since the late '70's. It'll still do sub-moa 3 shot groups with it's favorite loads

My 1885 is a low wall in .243. It is VERY accurate and a pleasure to carry and hunt with.

Depends on how long the scratch is.

4 inches or so. its not a dig, its more like a indention. not to ugly. the rest in perfect.

If you can get that gun in that condition for $500-$600 snatch it ASAP!!!

so question. i spoke to a old guy at sportmans warehouse today. he spent 20 years fiddleing with falling blocks. so he sai that 1 out of 5 are accurate. he said its due to the forend piece pushing against the barrel. he said it could be as bad as 2 1-2 groups at 100 yards. is this try? cause if a guy had the skills and scope i would rather hear it can do 4 ubch groups at 600 yards. thoughts?

No Offense, but I am not sure I would put much credence in what an old man at sportsman warehouse had to say, (1 out of 5?) maybe the other way around. I wouldn't relay to much on my advise either but my money would be on the rifle, Doc

Browning's forearm shouldn't touch the barrel. It's attached to a cantilevered arm that extends out below the barrel.

thanks wingbone!