Ruger Mk II stainless

[351 WINCHESTER]

My son has a chance to buy a really nice shape Ruger MK II in .30-06 series 787 with a matching stainless Leupold VX2 3x9 scope. This is from a widow and I'm thinking that $550 would be a fair offer. It has the older paddle stock. Is this a fair offer?

 

[Varminterror]

I’d personally say offering $550 for a Boat Paddle M77 MkII stainless in .30-06, even without the Leupold VX-2, would be taking advantage of an old widow.

 

[Varminterror]

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

I’d personally say offering $550 for a Boat Paddle M77 MkII stainless in .30-06, even without the Leupold VX-2, would be taking advantage of an old widow.

OK, What would be a fair price?

 

[Varminterror]

“Fair,” I suppose is up to the old widow, but Cabela’s seems to think $950 is fair. Typically, they’re $50-100 more than most other sellers might be, of course, so even being generous and saying they have $200 too much on it, you’re $750. I’d buy one at $750, so there’s at least one sucker out here willing to wreck a hopeful lowballer’s price.

But here are a few current and recent sale listings. I doubt they’ll get the $1200 out of the one, but I also bet that $700 model doesn’t last long. If I were buying from a horse trader, I might offer $550 and be glad to arm wrestle up to $700-750. But $550’s not a real price on them for a handful of years.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Skeleton stock All Weather MkIIs are highly sought after right now. A fellow around here had 10 in various calibers and sold most for 1000 each. There was a 7.62x39 one in there and whoever got that was lucky.

The 7mm RM and 300 WM went for less but not much less.

 

[Peakbagger46]

I remember looking at those boat paddle stocks on 77/22s when I was a teenager, but ended up spending my hard earned money on a 9422. Why are they worth so much? From what I’ve heard, those older 77’s had spotty accuracy at best.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Distinctive looking and not made anymore. Came in a mess of chamberings too. 7.62x39 and .223 value real well thanks in no small part to IV8888 videos where they praise these two rifles often.

 

[Borcha]

One of these in .308 was the first rifle i ever purchased. Im frankly shocked to learn they are desiirable. I've managed to knock down a fair amount of coyotes and other hostiles with it over the years but it currently resides in the back of the safe enjoying semi retirement.

 

[Electricmo]

A dealer wouldn’t pay more than $600 for one to put on his shelf. That’s what I would offer the lady. If it’s something you just have to have the sky is the limit.

 

[jmr40]

Those stocks are either loved or hated depending on who you ask. They do have a small, but cult like following. Personally I'd not buy a Ruger with that stock at any price unless I could flip it at a profit. I'm in the hate'em camp. IMO it is one of the worst stock designs ever.

I do like the Ruger MK-2 design however. Especially those made 2006 and newer. They made a major effort to improve accuracy in 2006. Older rifles were spotty at best. Some were decently accurate, some not acceptable. The 2006 and newer rifles shoot pretty well.

Lots of people over pay for certain firearms. They don't make that exact model anymore, but this is the closest comparable rifle. And it is a far, far better rifle at $910 new. At most I'd pay 1/2 that for a boat paddle Ruger. With the scope on it $550 is fair. But if she can find a sucker who will pay her $700+ then she should sell it to them.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415009584/ruger+hawk+hntr+308+rfl+walnut

 

[BigBlue 94]

I say 750 would be fair to both parties. I wouldnt sell any of my M77s for lower

 

[BigBore44]

SN is in the right range. Do the right thing. $550 is low. I’m in the $750 camp. If your son doesn’t like it, you should still be able to sell at a $100-$200 profit.

 

[BigBore44]

I remember looking at those boat paddle stocks on 77/22s when I was a teenager, but ended up spending my hard earned money on a 9422. Why are they worth so much? From what I’ve heard, those older 77’s had spotty accuracy at best.

They do. But the good ones can really shoot.