Browning BPS - Is this a good price?

[Thruhike98]

I'm thinking of getting my first shotgun, and like the BPS's ambidextrous setup since I'm left-eye dominant. I found two (of four) Browning BPS at the local pawn shop today, and might pick one up if it's a good price. They look to be in good condition; a few slight scratches, no rust.

1. Browning BPS 12G 26" #15659RN152 **- $400
(From browning.com I gather it's a: 1979, Hunter, Improved Cyl)

2. Browning BPS 12G 26" #25131PT152 Invector $450
(From browning.com I gather it's a: 1987, Hunter, w/ adjustable choke)

I have no experience with Brownings and am interested in your advice on their price - high/low? What would you offer? Thanks!

 

[monkyboy1975]

That don't sound too awfull bad, but like you I happen to be left eye dominant and right handed, I was able to train my right eye for shooting; can actually switch which eye is dominant. It really freaked my eye doctor out.

 

[HB]

Seems high to me, I bought a Stalker model a few years back for $390, new. They have probably gone the way of everything else and gone up in price but they are my favorite pump shotguns. A little heavy for pheasant or quail hunting but great on clays, doves, and ducks.

Try to talk them down another $50 or so but they are great guns

 

[556A2]

MSRP is $559 for a NIB 26" Hunter with a set of Invector Chokes.

You should be able to find a new one for $425-$475.

 

[bensdad]

Sounds a little steep for used.

 

[Beagle-zebub]

Kinda steep.

 

[Clint C]

I bought one about two and a half months ago for $399.00 plus tax. It was manufactured in 1997, but it looks brand new. It also has the invector plus chokes.

One reason I bought a old one over a new one is because it has the engraving. They quit engraving them some years back, and instead of calling it a field grade they call it a hunter grade or something like that.

This is my favorite shotgun that I've ever owned.

If its at a pawn shop, offer the guy three hundred cash. I bet he takes it.

Good luck and hope this helps

 

[Beagle-zebub]

I've seen new-production models with the engraving, I do believe. They were selling for more than normal, of course.

 

[DRYHUMOR]

There's a pump 10ga locally for $450.00. Individual, not a shop.

 

[Milkmaster]

The BPS is a superb pump gun IMHO. The price being asked for those two seems a bit high for me. If it is just a pawn shop with no special ties to guns, then dicker with him a while for a better price.

However, if they look in great condition, you trust the gun store owner and want to do business with him locally then go for it. You might need the gun store in the future.

The little extra you paid for the BPS spread out over a lifetime won't really matter that much in the end. The BPS will last a lifetime and, I doubt your grandkids will remember what you paid for it when they are old.

 

[Thruhike98]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the info. This is very helpful.