Sort of local dealer has a Browning Express Double Rifle in .270 with a Zeiss Davari scope mounted (aftermarket scope bases). Photo here: http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti...m.asp?Item=127659045.

I've seen it and it's in very nice shape, but I have no idea what a real world price on these is, especially used, scoped and without case or shotgun barrels. Any thoughts, either on value or on whether these are satisfactory hunting rifles?

The only reason I'm considering it is that I can't use the irons on my .250-3000 double rifle anymore and this might be an affordable solution, particularly if I sold the .250. It's never likely to see anything larger than a PA whitetail or black bear, so the caliber is plenty large for any hunting I'd ever do.

Thanks.

That's a genuine FN-Browning CCS 25, built on a specially machined and heat treated B25 20 ga action. This rifle is part of a special "Continental" series chambered in .270 and .30-06 and destined for the U.S. market (an extra pair of 20 ga. bbls. was in option). Manufacture is 95% handwork and dates back to 20-30 years ago. This double rifle is still sold through FN's Custom Shop and prices run from 9600-15.750 € (12.000- 20.000 USD), according to grade. These prices are for rifles chambered in the classic double rifle rimmed calibers, like 9,3x74R, 8x57JRS, 7x65R). In Europe, the resale value would drop because of the rimless chambering but I think it should be much less of a problem in the U.S.

All in all, the CCS25 is one of the best and strongest O/U double rifles. I own one since 1982, a 9,3x74R B5 grade, signed by FN's former master engraver, J Baerten.

Nice looking gun, but why the straight stock on a rifle?
Peter.

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Originally posted by Peter:
Nice looking gun, but why the straight stock on a rifle?
Peter.

Like Peter, I don't like the up-land stock on a rifle, but that rifle is certainly worth more than the reserve listed. However I would not go above $4K for it in that chambering. If it were a 9.3X74R, or 8X47 JRS,and a pistol grip stock, I would go a little higher.

As Andre says, these are well made rifles, and are usually well regulated. In this case the EAW mounts, and scope are a big plus, that makes this rifle more desirable, and worth more!

MacD, how did you find out the reserve price? Is there a magic way? All I can see is that the highest bid (about $3K) does not meet the reserve price. I agree about the scope and mounts.
Peter.

Most recent bid is $3,500 and it's met the reserve at that price.

Sold at $3500!
Peter.