Gents,

Can someone provide me with a few sources for what prices are like for used rifles? I have a couple of Winchester Model 70's (not pre 64 unfortunately) in 375 H&H and 416 Remington that I am going to be selling. Thanks. (my apologies to moderators if this should have been posted in the classified section)

best bet is check

www.gunbroker.com

www.gunsamerica.com

www.gunsinternational.com

As Brad said...but I use a search of past sales of the exact rifle model to see what what they actually sold for, if the website has an Advanced Search function. Listing prices may be misleading if they never actually sold.

Register and become a member, then put a "watch" on them to see if they sell.

Go walk the gun shows in your area will help you get a feel for the market where you live.

Thanks for the info.

gunbroker is good to see what folks are asking, but asking and getting are two different things.

IMO, GB prices can be beat 99% of the time.

Here, AR15.com, 24hourcampfire have a lot of traffic. Watch similar guns, what they sell for and how long they sit unsold.

For example, a .375 H&H NH SS rifle sat around for weeks, if not months for $1000 and later $900.

But another sold in a few days.

Lots of variables. Plus, being a regular helps IMO. When sending $1000 to some internet stranger, a lot of buyers would rather spend an extra $50 or $100 buying from a long time poster on a board than a newbie with 4 posts that joined last month.

I would add that to use Gunbroker.com properly, one should select several auctions to watch, then follow them to completion. At this time of the year, the great preponderance are not getting any bids at all at the asked minimums, that is, zero bids. Many are relisted several times and still get zero bids, unless the price is reduced.

That helps me to tell what the market really thinks they are worth.

I agree that buying from a long time poster here on AR can be an excellent way to go, though in recent months I have done well on Gunbroker, too.

Blue Book of Gun Values is a great source. This is what dealers will use if they are buying...and of course build in a profit/commission to make money. With guns like this there are plenty of transactions so values should be accurate based on condition. Of course, condition is often relative and in the eyes of the owner vs buyer...
Good Luck.