SwampWolf
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I bought a new Browning Mountain rifle many years ago and its never been shot or hunted with. Any idea what it might be worth (has box and papers)? Thanks.
Browning Mountain Rifle Value
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Pics or it didnt happen and it doesnt exist! Lol just kiddin...but id like to see it, cant picture mentally what it looks like.
arcticap
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Which caliber Mountain Rifle is it?
Posted by Zonie, April 17, 2020 about a specific JB Centennial Edition that came with a wooden crate:
"If I can believe the "Third Edition Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Values ®" you seem to have a mixture of the Browning rifles they had made in 1978.
The book says:
JONATHAN BROWNING MOUNTAIN RIFLE. - .50 Cal. perc., 30 in octagon barrel, single set trigger, engraved lock plate, select walnut stock, cased with medallion and powder horn. 1000 mfg in 1978.
100% $750, 98% $595, 95% $400
MOUNTAIN RIFLE - .45 or .54 cal. perc., similar to Johathan Browning Mountain Rifle, withoug Centennial embellishments, not cased.
100% $595, 98% $525, 95% $475
This book was published in 2003 so multiply the prices listed by 1.421 to find the current price in March 2020. ($750 = $1065.42 in current value)
Of course, guns values depends on what the current market is for a particular gun and in your case, the presence of the case and powder horn that was sold as a part of the Centennial Mountain Rifle outfit will increase the value higher than the plain Mountain Rifle. "
See Post #5: --->>> https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/browning-mountain-rifle.120756/#post-1653112
Your gun could be worth 1.421 X $595 = $845.
Whether you can actually sell the rifle for that much is a matter of speculation since parts are not readily available for it.
And the net realized at a live auction would depend on bidders interest and would also be reduced by the auction fees.
Posted by Zonie, April 17, 2020 about a specific JB Centennial Edition that came with a wooden crate:
"If I can believe the "Third Edition Blue Book of Modern Black Powder Values ®" you seem to have a mixture of the Browning rifles they had made in 1978.
The book says:
JONATHAN BROWNING MOUNTAIN RIFLE. - .50 Cal. perc., 30 in octagon barrel, single set trigger, engraved lock plate, select walnut stock, cased with medallion and powder horn. 1000 mfg in 1978.
100% $750, 98% $595, 95% $400
MOUNTAIN RIFLE - .45 or .54 cal. perc., similar to Johathan Browning Mountain Rifle, withoug Centennial embellishments, not cased.
100% $595, 98% $525, 95% $475
This book was published in 2003 so multiply the prices listed by 1.421 to find the current price in March 2020. ($750 = $1065.42 in current value)
Of course, guns values depends on what the current market is for a particular gun and in your case, the presence of the case and powder horn that was sold as a part of the Centennial Mountain Rifle outfit will increase the value higher than the plain Mountain Rifle. "
See Post #5: --->>> https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/browning-mountain-rifle.120756/#post-1653112
Your gun could be worth 1.421 X $595 = $845.
Whether you can actually sell the rifle for that much is a matter of speculation since parts are not readily available for it.
And the net realized at a live auction would depend on bidders interest and would also be reduced by the auction fees.
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Gordon
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$700-900
arcticap
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They were also made with brass furniture instead of steel. --->>> https://www.gunsamerica.com/998314359/Jonathan-Browning-Mountain-Rifle.htm
Swamp Wolf, which does yours have?
Swamp Wolf, which does yours have?
Loyalist Dave
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IF you're looking to get it covered by insurance..., then a Blue Book value is very useful...,
But in reality..., IF..., you are looking to sell it because a) you never used it and b) you'd like it to go to an enthusiast who will use it..., it's worth whatever people with actually pay for it.
So, it being older, it's probably a bit higher quality than those we see today,
Also as Arcticap points out..., does it have any rare features such as brass furniture? That might bump the price up a bit.
So is the fact that it's New In Box and you have the paperwork to support that.
Finally, be patient when selling unless there is a problem that you need the cash to solve. The right buyer will come along.
The suggested retail price for a similar rifle today is a good starting point. If it's a common model without unique features, then price it at the low end of what a new costs, but if it's a discontinued variation..., as mentioned you might bump the price a bit.
LD
But in reality..., IF..., you are looking to sell it because a) you never used it and b) you'd like it to go to an enthusiast who will use it..., it's worth whatever people with actually pay for it.
So, it being older, it's probably a bit higher quality than those we see today,
Also as Arcticap points out..., does it have any rare features such as brass furniture? That might bump the price up a bit.
So is the fact that it's New In Box and you have the paperwork to support that.
Finally, be patient when selling unless there is a problem that you need the cash to solve. The right buyer will come along.
The suggested retail price for a similar rifle today is a good starting point. If it's a common model without unique features, then price it at the low end of what a new costs, but if it's a discontinued variation..., as mentioned you might bump the price a bit.
LD
arcticap
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A 2006 THR thread about Browning Mountain Rifle values asserts that the brass models are worth less than the models with steel furniture.
Perhaps that's because 1) of the pewter nose cap, 2) steel is more durable, 3) more original Hawkens were made with steel so it's considered to be more traditional,
4) it's more like the limited edition model.
At that time, it was posted that a mint brass would fetch $400 - $550 while a mint steel could be sold for up to $800.
And for used guns, brass would be worth $50 - $100 less.
That was posted by SixStars, an avid collector who owns 6 Mountain Rifles and seemed to follow their selling prices.
But even the $800 value that he mentioned indicates that a NIB steel model was worth more than the estimated 2003 Blue Book, at least at that time.
And he claimed that the limited editions were selling for up to $1.5 K which again was higher than the 2003 Blue Book.
See post #5. --->>> https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/value-of-browning-50-cal-mountain-rifle.209649/#:~:text=with brass selling for $400,model add $50 to $100.
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SwampWolf
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Thanks everyone for your assistance. My rifle is a .54 caliber version and has steel furnishings with a browned finish. I bought it new in 1983. I'm fast approaching the water's edge and, as difficult as it is, I need to start letting loose of some of the many firearms I have amassed over the years so as not to make my wife's life any harder than it already is. I haven't hunted with a black powder rifle for many years.
I also have a TC "Renegade" percussion rifle (with papers) in excellent condition, also in .54 cal, but not "mint" in that I have shot and hunted with it. I bought it new in 1981.
Finally, hanging on my wall and never shot is a Lyman "Plains Pistol" percussion handgun (also with papers), in mint condition (but finished by hand from a kit), in .54 cal.
I also have a TC "Renegade" percussion rifle (with papers) in excellent condition, also in .54 cal, but not "mint" in that I have shot and hunted with it. I bought it new in 1981.
Finally, hanging on my wall and never shot is a Lyman "Plains Pistol" percussion handgun (also with papers), in mint condition (but finished by hand from a kit), in .54 cal.
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