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Ruger 10/22 with scope...

sublimer
A local pawn shop is selling a 10/22 with a cheapo 4x32 scope on it...the Ruger is from 1973-74 time range and is in pretty good condition. There are some knicks and scratches on the wood and some of the black paint is chipped off.

Other than the scope and Weaver rings, no after market parts are on it. He is selling it for $199, whats the worth of this gun? How good of a deal is it?

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  • He Dog
    You can go over to the auction side and buy a new one for that right now. Unless you imagine it to be collectable, I would say it is priced imaginatively.
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  • rsnyder55
    Didn't the older 10/22's have a metal buttplate that fit the Mini-14's? Now they are both plastic.
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  • sublimer
    quote:Originally posted by rsnyder55
    Didn't the older 10/22's have a metal buttplate that fit the Mini-14's? Now they are both plastic.


    Yes, it does have a metal buttplate
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  • Nwcid
    With out a pic it is worth about $100-$125 (could be worth less) since new ones are only $200.
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  • cwi555
    quote:Originally posted by sublimer
    A local pawn shop is selling a 10/22 with a cheapo 4x32 scope on it...the Ruger is from 1973-74 time range and is in pretty good condition. There are some knicks and scratches on the wood and some of the black paint is chipped off.

    Other than the scope and Weaver rings, no after market parts are on it. He is selling it for $199, whats the worth of this gun? How good of a deal is it?

    Thanks


    125-150
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  • MFI
    $150 at the most..
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  • lts
    I heard the new trigger housings are plastic and the stocks are not walnut. Make a 150 out the door offer.

    And if they counter with 175, take it.
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  • lcdrdanr
    It doesn't sound as if the pawn shop is selling that gun for $199, it sounds like that's what they are asking. And that's too much.

    I just picked up a 1971 timeframe 10/22 with a walnut stock, aluminum buttplate and trigger guard. Had one original magazine, sling swivels and a cheap nylon sling, no scope, rings or base. Walked out the door of the pawn shop with it for $100 bill and thought that was a good deal. It was in good condition, no pits, very little wear internally although the receiver and barrel had been painted with black paint. Removed the black paint, no pitting, did some cold blue touch up and it looks fine.

    I think the price they are asking is about $75 too high, even for a walnut stock and metal furniture. The scope has little value, rings and base are easily found fairly cheap so the $150 out the door MIGHT be a fair price but I would really have to want it even for that.

    Dan R

    Oh, yeah, the early aluminum buttplates on the 10/22 does interchange with the early aluminum buttplate on the Mini-14.
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  • beantownshootah
    Plain new in box Ruger 10/22s usually run about $225, though as mentioned its possible to find one as low as $200 if you look around or can find a sale. Fancier ones (eg laminate stock, etc), run more.

    On the other hand, depending on what the gun market is like in your local area, it may NOT be possible to find one that inexpensively.

    But no way should a used one with marks on the wood and chipped paint be worth $200.

    A used low end scope, rings, and mount TOGETHER might be worth $25, +/- a bit depending on their quality. As mentioned, these things are all cheap and readily available.

    Being no fan of low end optics, I'd ask the shop owner what he thinks the scope is worth, then ask him to keep the scope and give me that amount off the price of the gun!

    I basically agree; less would be better, but $150 is probably a reasonable price here with the accessories.

    I could see going to $175, but only if you REALLY wanted this one (see below).

    FWIW, I think I paid $165 for mine used out the door, with a dinged stock, but no marks on the receiver, and no scope.

    I considered that a bit high at the time (and still do), but I also knew I wasn't going to find a new one in my area for under $220, that I was going to discard basically every part BUT the receiver and bolt, and that my time was limited and I didn't want to invest weeks/months looking for a cheaper one.

    Buying one of these on auction doesn't make sense unless you can pick it up locally and do a face-to-face transaction, because of added shipping and transfer costs.

    So I was happy to overpay a little bit and move on.
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  • nononsense
    sublimer,

    I like He Dog's assessment because he is trying to be polite:

    "...I would say it is priced imaginatively."


    "How good of a deal is it?"

    It's a terrible deal and double what it should be valued for. These are not collectible or rare and are as common as blades of grass, no matter if it has a metal or plastic buttplate. Have him take the worthless scope off, you give him a $100.00 bill and call it a good deal.

    If he refuses, walk away happy that you didn't get ripped off and live to buy a better deal from someone who will understand the value of a used 10/22.

    Good Luck!

    Best.
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