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Browning .22 semi auto rifle

joepoidog
I purchased a Belgian made Grade I Browning .22 semi automatic rifle in 1967 with the intention of teaching my wife to shoot, but for one reason or another, never got around to it. Now, 38 years later, it is still new in the box and has never been fired. The big question is whether it has any particular value at this point, or whether I should go ahead and use it to teach the grandkids to shoot? Any comments would be appreciated.
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  • nmyers
    Belgian-made Browning .22 BARs are not that rare, but are still highly sought after. The "new in the box" part will really set yours apart from the rest; I wouldn't be surprised if it brought $1k at auction.

    But, if you don't need the money, it's the kind of family heirloom that your grandkids and their grandkids will always treasure.

    Neal
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  • joepoidog
    Thanks for the reply, Neal. Gee, I wish it weren't worth so much so I wouldn't agonize about whether or not to let the kids shoot it. Joe
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  • peabo
    If it were me, I would leave the Browning as is, and find a bolt action for the kids.
    The Browning will only go up in value if left unfired. Too good to fire now!!
    Thanks---Peabo

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  • BOBBYWINS
    That would be an agonizing decision for me since the little Brownings are one of my favorites and to have a "Belgium" model,NIB in my collection is one of my dreams.

    If it were me,I'd keep it NIB and go out and find a Japanese made one to teach the young ones with,or,like peabo said,get them a bolt-action to learn with and beat up.

    But that's just me.
    BW

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