Cooey 82 Value

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I have a Cooey 82 that lm thinking of dumping.
Who ever had it before me 25 years ago painted the barrel and the band's black.
It has open sights as well as a peep sight.
I got the peep sight from a guy on here so lm not sure if it's from the model 82 or just another Cooey rifle.
Any help would be appreciated guys.
Thanks.ù
 
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People often list the full wood ones for 400-600. I want one but that price is just insane

For the sporter ones people list them for 300-400. I think this is also too high

Sounds like your is a full wood that has been beat up on. If you want to do what everyone else is doing list it for 300.

If you actually want to sell it, list it for 200-275 depending on condition.
 
Wood is in good shape. It does have a butt plate on it that doesn't seem to fit perfect but gun is in nice shape.
Thanks for the input.
 
Is your 82 a military trainer or the civilian model? Same gun but the only difference is the Canadian broad arrow marking or cadet marking and the civilian does not have any markings. Does it have a serial number or its it a pre serial number rifle? Pre serial number military trainer command about a hundred to two hundred dollars more than the civi ones. Civilian model in good to very good shape range from $400 to $500.

If you want more info or who to sell to, there is an Cooey 82 face book group. Those are the people who are serious collectors and are always in the market to buy.
 
It's $350 tops. I have several all military models and they can be found regularly for $375 peep sight included. Some guys are asking loony tune money for them and they simply don't sell. No offense to the other comments.
 
$475.00 to $600.00 even for military trainers are unrealistic prices in my opinion unless maybe they are original mint examples which are few and far between. $350.00 to $450.00 for the typical trainer is more realistic at this point in time. For a civilian model it's more like $150.00 (if rough) to $350.00. A civilian model with a painted barrel and bands is $200.00-$250.00 tops in my opinion. But one is free to list it at whatever price they want and it only takes one buyer.
 
This is sort of how I understood Cooey 82 values. I've wanted a military/full stock one for some time, and only recently have been seeing some crazy asking prices. I thought I'd set enough money aside until then...now I'm not sure if I'm out of the game...or the sellers are out of their minds! lol

HuntingBear said:
It's $350 tops. I have several all military models and they can be found regularly for $375 peep sight included. Some guys are asking loony tune money for them and they simply don't sell. No offense to the other comments.
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HB~pls message me if you find one like that, hopefully...the "tide will be in" $-wise when you do.

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$475.00 to $600.00 even for military trainers are unrealistic prices in my opinion unless maybe they are original mint examples which are few and far between. $350.00 to $450.00 for the typical trainer is more realistic at this point in time. For a civilian model it's more like $150.00 (if rough) to $350.00. A civilian model with a painted barrel and bands is $200.00-$250.00 tops in my opinion. But one is free to list it at whatever price they want and it only takes one buyer.
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I’d say $350 for a very good military marked one with no peep is about the going rate.
I’ve personally sold half a dozen of them for that in the last year or so.
 
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3 years ago sold for 500.00 +ship
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But one crazy sale does not usually set the market. For that one that sold at that price there are several that do not sell. But, like anything, it all depends on how badly somebody wants one at the time of listing. But generally, one will have it for some time if listed at that price. But, I would be very pleased if I am wrong because I have 3 of them.
 
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im not gonna lie, id pay $500 for that right now if i saw it listed.
that gun looks showroom good!

my 2 x 82's Trainers one i inherited and one was a gift from my mom just recently for which she paid $350 at a gun show for it.
 
I had one just like that, it was fun for about 5 minutes. They are a really pretty rifle, but for a single shot I think they are overpriced.

I think $320-400 is about going rate, $500 for one in really good shape advertised to the right places, I wouldn't buy one at that price, the single shot is a niche, ok for targets, not great for gophers or game birds. I think it is a $200 rifle with a lot of collector value personally.
 
Well thanks for all the info guys.
It's a nice piece of Canadian history for sure.
Wish it was mint but it is what it is.
Appreciate all your help.
 
cody c said:
I had one just like that, it was fun for about 5 minutes. They are a really pretty rifle, but for a single shot I think they are overpriced.

I think $320-400 is about going rate, $500 for one in really good shape advertised to the right places, I wouldn't buy one at that price, the single shot is a niche, ok for targets, not great for gophers or game birds. I think it is a $200 rifle with a lot of collector value personally.
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^sort of the way I look at it too, but I have no interest in it as a collector. (to appreciate and re-sell down the road, etc.) I do like the military aspect/pc. of Canadiana being a Cooey, etc. I've owned 2-3 Cooey single shots and never was overly thrilled with the shooting experience and ultimately sold them. My goal owning one would be to have an interesting, shoot-able wall hanger.
 
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^sort of the way I look at it too, but I have no interest in it as a collector. (to appreciate and re-sell down the road, etc.) I do like the military aspect/pc. of Canadiana being a Cooey, etc. I've owned 2-3 Cooey single shots and never was overly thrilled with the shooting experience and ultimately sold them. My goal owning one would be to have an interesting, shoot-able wall hanger.
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Yeah for sure.

At some point I considered how much value I got out of buying things for "collectible" purposes. It just doesn't do anything for me (after I own them for a week or two), leave it in a safe, or in a display in some other room, to show off when friends are over...

Some folks like to buy fancy cars to put in their garage and not drive, this seems the same. I feel in a way we aren't truly appreciating material things to their fullest if were not out there using them as to how they were built. I'd rather be out having fun and put a few dings or scratches in material things with my kids then hang out in a room full of toys I can't use or bring with me when this journey is over. Seems like a self created trap, haha .
 
cody c said:
Yeah for sure.

At some point I considered how much value I got out of buying things for "collectible" purposes. It just doesn't do anything for me (after I own them for a week or two), leave it in a safe, or in a display in some other room, to show off when friends are over...

Some folks like to buy fancy cars to put in their garage and not drive, this seems the same. I feel in a way we aren't truly appreciating material things to their fullest if were not out there using them as to how they were built. I'd rather be out having fun and put a few dings or scratches in material things with my kids then hang out in a room full of toys I can't use or bring with me when this journey is over. Seems like a self created trap, haha .
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^very well put. It's the "truth" I try to ignore..and am getting better AT ignoring. :)

As for "using/enjoying what you have" (and without derailing the '82 thread too badly) there have been some bumps in the road for me. Guns I just had to have, but fell way short of expectations in one way or another and were sold-off. Cooey 75, Cooey 39, Cooey 600, Taurus SAC, Henry Pump, Norinco JW25A, Ruger 10/22 (total POS) etc. I will add the Winchester 9422. Beauty of a thing, but heavy...a pain to clean...too slow to load (all tube mags are, don't care what anyone says) and so on. It's why places like CGN can be hard on the wallet. :) There are literally 2-3 guns I honestly feel I have to still own/try...yet I either have ZERO practical use for them, or, I already have something that covers the application.

I think like most enthusiasts..I fixate a bit on some new stuff, or better versions of what I already have. At the end of the day though...you're 110% right, it's the memory of using them that matters most. It's why most of my "gun budget" goes to gopher-shooting trips west, instead of another safe queen.
 
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