pikid89
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So ive been working on a trade deal recently and as it comes down to it, I want to know a bit more about this gun before I bite. A guy in my area has a Winchester Model 52-B heavy barrel. It has a diopter/globe sight, as well as a Unertl scope. The gun is set up for 3 or 4 position shooting and has the shoulder hook, a palm rest and some other stuff as well. Also included is a case for the rifle and the scope.
In my limited research, I understand that this is a very fine rifle, but given its age and high quality (above what Im accustomed to in my collection), I dont know much about the particulars.
I very much enjoy shooting my super accurate CMP Daisy 853 with the globe sights, so Im sure Id enjoy this rifle.
WHich brings me to my reservation. The guy initially asked over $1600 for the rifle, which according to my blue book online, seemed fair for a 52-B plus the Unertl scope (assuming its not broken). I offered a Springfield Stainless Loaded Champion for trade and he was interested but wanted 600 on top of that. I countered with the Springer and my 1970s 870 police topfolder. That was countered with those 2 and 200.
Now ive recently started a new job now that Im out of college, and cash can be short at times, but it seems that this is a good opportunity to get a gun that would normally be out of reach for me.
What say you guys on the Model 52 and what would seem like a fair trade value to you?
Is this guy way high on his price and Im a sucker or is this a good deal and should I end up not wanting it, are there buyers out there for this kind of rifle?
In my limited research, I understand that this is a very fine rifle, but given its age and high quality (above what Im accustomed to in my collection), I dont know much about the particulars.
I very much enjoy shooting my super accurate CMP Daisy 853 with the globe sights, so Im sure Id enjoy this rifle.
WHich brings me to my reservation. The guy initially asked over $1600 for the rifle, which according to my blue book online, seemed fair for a 52-B plus the Unertl scope (assuming its not broken). I offered a Springfield Stainless Loaded Champion for trade and he was interested but wanted 600 on top of that. I countered with the Springer and my 1970s 870 police topfolder. That was countered with those 2 and 200.
Now ive recently started a new job now that Im out of college, and cash can be short at times, but it seems that this is a good opportunity to get a gun that would normally be out of reach for me.
What say you guys on the Model 52 and what would seem like a fair trade value to you?
Is this guy way high on his price and Im a sucker or is this a good deal and should I end up not wanting it, are there buyers out there for this kind of rifle?
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