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25 June 2025, 00:20

MikeBurke

Need help on CZ 550 Price

A buddy of mine recently passed away. He hunted Africa several times. One of the rifles his widow is selling is a CZ550 in 416 Rigby. It is a right handed gun. It is as it came from the factory. It is in great shape, was only fired 10 times. It never went to Africa.

I found one on Guns International for over $3000. What do you feel is a good price for the rifle? I have offered to help sell it and want to make sure she receives a reasonable price.

26 June 2025, 17:01

jeffeosso

Idk if I would pay 3k for a stock cz, but I haven't bought a new one in 10+ years, which was when they were submitted 1k.. I think a low but fair price would be 1500-2k

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

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26 June 2025, 17:19

buckstix

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: August 25, 2021
Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized: $1725

this one had a 3x9 scope and sling

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26 June 2025, 18:42

Steve Bertram

Now that they are out of production, they tend to bring more. I have sold several in what I feel are less desirable calibers and not the condition that you describe for around 1800$. I would price that rifle around 2.5K and see if it moves. Caliber and condition drive price and move rifles in my experience. Good luck in helping your friends widow with the sale.

26 June 2025, 19:16

MJines

Mike, I agree with Steve. The safari caliber CZs sell well. I think the .416 Rigby caliber makes yours desirable too. After CZ stopped making the 550s and Ruger stopped making the RSMs, there are just not any good options for a Mauser-style, affordable safari rifle these days. You can still do the Ruger Hawkeyes but you are going to have to use the .375 or .416 Ruger chambering. I would offer it for $2500 and see what happens.

26 June 2025, 23:32

MikeBurke

Thank you for the feedback!!

28 June 2025, 02:59

chuck375

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
Mike, I agree with Steve. The safari caliber CZs sell well. I think the .416 Rigby caliber makes yours desirable too. After CZ stopped making the 550s and Ruger stopped making the RSMs, there are just not any good options for a Mauser-style, affordable safari rifle these days. You can still do the Ruger Hawkeyes but you are going to have to use the .375 or .416 Ruger chambering. I would offer it for $2500 and see what happens.

Wow! Then my CZ 550 in 500 Jeffery would probably bring what I have into it, $3500.

Regards,

Chuck

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28 June 2025, 08:15

MJines

I am aware of a recent sale of a .505 Gibbs out of the custom shop that sold for $4000, so I do not think $3500 for a .500 Jeffery with a really nice stock would be out of line at all.

28 June 2025, 15:50

Brandon.Gleason

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
I am aware of a recent sale of a .505 Gibbs out of the custom shop that sold for $4000, so I do not think $3500 for a .500 Jeffery with a really nice stock would be out of line at all.

I'd venture to say that a CZ in the condition and configuration of Chuck's rifle would go for $5000+ right now.

28 June 2025, 18:43

chuck375

Thank you all not selling but thank you! Maybe in a few years, my son's don't want it (they have divied up the rest of my guns though )

Regards,

Chuck

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29 June 2025, 06:43

whisk(e)y hunter

Chuck if you ever decide to sell I would gladly buy that rifle for $3500.

I agree with Steve and Mr. Jines, CZ550s in magnum calibers, and particularly 416 and above, are commanding a high premium these days. The American style stocked rifles seem to be more attractive as well, but many still buy the hogback rifles and shoot as-is or swap the stock.

30 June 2025, 22:41

chuck375

Thanks whiskey. It not only looks good but it shoots sub MOA easily and feeds and functions flawlessly, a big thing for a 500 Jeffery

Regards,

Chuck

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Michael Douglas "The Ghost And The Darkness"

02 July 2025, 09:06

whisk(e)y hunter

A fine rifle indeed Chuck

MikeBurke, here’s a comparable to yours at Cabela’s for $2200, posted earlier today - https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101819163

12 July 2025, 05:36

gunslinger55

Good to hear. I bought mine at cabelas gun library for $900 a while back. And just picked up a chopped hogback .458 for $425. I do love my 505 though and sent it to AHR. Will do something with the chopped one

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
I am aware of a recent sale of a .505 Gibbs out of the custom shop that sold for $4000, so I do not think $3500 for a .500 Jeffery with a really nice stock would be out of line at all.