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.