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Colt sauer 202 value?

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10 March 2016, 08:08
coues32
Colt sauer 202 value?
Near mint colt sauer in 30 06, looking to put it up for sale.
Thanks for any info.
10 March 2016, 17:20
Gatogordo
Given the common caliber, I'd try $1250-1400 but wouldn't let a solid offer get away.


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11 March 2016, 14:01
Andre Mertens
Does it look the same as mine (barrels in 7x64 and .30-06).



If so, any price under 1500 is an offer you can't refuse...


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12 March 2016, 01:37
coues32
Yes, it looks like that. it is a sporting rifle , I know they are high on GB , most of them are between 2000 to 2400.

Thanks
12 March 2016, 01:50
coues32
Looks a little different wood is a little different , doesnt have 202 on it, Sporting Rifle on the side.
12 March 2016, 02:08
Gatogordo
Let me clarify my above valuation. First, I was valuing a COLT Sauer rifle. AFAIK Colt never put their name on a Sauer 202. The COLT Sauer's were models 90 or 92 which were last produced in about 2006. All that said, more research indicates they may have gone up a bit in value since I bought my last one. I'd say a value of $1400-$1600 would be more current as an ASKING price IF it is, in fact, a Colt Sauer.

All those $2000 prices on GB are just someone's pie in the sky hope number, unless they are for one of the rarer calibers for the cartridge size. Right now there is a damn nice .300 WM Colt Sauer at $1500 with a BIN of $1850 with a Redfield scope mounted. A .300 WM is worth somewhat more than a .30-06 so...........


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12 March 2016, 04:37
coues32
Appreciate it, it is a Colt Sauer.
Will probably list it in that range.
Tried posting pics but couldn't figure it out.
12 March 2016, 05:54
Gatogordo
Almost all of the CS's had pretty nice wood but if yours has extra nice it should add a bit of value.


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I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
12 March 2016, 18:50
Andre Mertens
Sauer 90 is a totally different rifle than the 202. The latter has a bolt that locks forward and directly into the barrel (barrels are interchangeable, BTW). The 90 doesn't offer barrel switch and has a non-rotating bolt which locks at the rear via spring loaded lugs.


André
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3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact.
5 shots are a group.
12 March 2016, 19:59
Gatogordo
quote:
Sauer 90 is a totally different rifle than the 202.


That's for sure, for one thing, they are better looking. Big Grin


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12 March 2016, 21:10
Andre Mertens
Hey Gatogordo,

I do indeed agree with you in terms of respective esthetics and concede that the 90 is a most elegant rifle. However, after having tested both rifles years ago, I did opt for the 202 for 3 reasons :

1. the 202 is a bit more accurate (.5 MOA vs. .75-1.0 MOA, with selected handloads) ;



2. as a handloader, I despise rear locking rifles as they are hard on brass (2-3 firings/sizings before the case shows signs of incipient separation) ;

3. I appreciate the ease of swapping bbls. with the 202, an advantage the 90 doesn't possess.


André
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3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact.
5 shots are a group.
13 March 2016, 18:14
Gatogordo
Andre:

As you know, I was just making a joke. Rifles that shoot like those that produced your targets are all beautiful, and that's no joke. Smiler


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13 March 2016, 18:48
coues32
Tough to beat rifles that look really good and shoot great.

Thanks guys for your input.