I just went into the local shop and was looking at a .22 Mag. I think it was either a Savage or a Stevens. It was an OK gun, maybe even a fine gun, but was well enough used. It had a 5 (or 7?) shot magazine and decent but not fancy wood stock. They were asking $249. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't new ones around the same price? Or maybe slightly more, around $300 tops?
New ones would have more modern sights or scope mounting options, plus a barrel that has not been used for 60-70 years. It may even hold more than 5 rounds. I also probably has a MUCH nicer trigger. Granted, the wood would either be cheap, or non-existent, with a plastic stock.
I'm just wondering if I'm off here, or they are. Maybe there is room for negotiation on the price. I haven't really looked too hard at anything yet, but can't imagine a 50 year old gun would hold that much value.
New ones would have more modern sights or scope mounting options, plus a barrel that has not been used for 60-70 years. It may even hold more than 5 rounds. I also probably has a MUCH nicer trigger. Granted, the wood would either be cheap, or non-existent, with a plastic stock.
I'm just wondering if I'm off here, or they are. Maybe there is room for negotiation on the price. I haven't really looked too hard at anything yet, but can't imagine a 50 year old gun would hold that much value.