OregonHunter5

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

Big Z

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

bugsNbows

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).

Ol'Mongo

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.

OregonHunter5

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?

OregonHunter5

i am also assuming they are very accurate?

Wingbone

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

bugsNbows

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

vabyrd

Depends on how long the scratch is.

OregonHunter5

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