It finally sold.

[drm3m]

 

[FatCatsDad]

You were selling Silver for the price of Gold.

Not surprised it took over a year to sell

 

[Evanguy]

That would be a nice rifle for $400. Any more the that I'd be heading to intersurplus or looking at a Stevens 200

 

[nowarningshot]

Pre LGR2, it would have sold. That it didn't means it was overpriced.

In the past, after talking to admin, I've run reverse auctions. Every week it drops in $. Wait to long and it might be taken by someone else. Appeals to peoples base desires.

 

[Suther]

Not a lot of love out there for the 222 these days either... those who like the cartridge probably have 3 on the rack already lol

 

[drm3m]

The buyer didn't want it.

 

[freire]

The buyer didn't want it.

Perhaps asking price isn't appealing.

 

[track]

Congrats! These BSA rifles are totally undervalued. They have superb workmanship, materials and accuracy.

 

[pathfinder76]

Is this the buy and sell?

 

[Suther]

The buyer didn't want it.

Well, I see two options:
1) sell it.
2) keep it.

Considering you just sold the rifle I'm guessing you have no use for it so #1 seems like the best option. If you or anyone you know gets a table at any gun shows that would probably be the best place to sell it.

 

[drm3m]

My Father bought the .222 Remington new in Montreal in November 1954.
I don't think that I ever shot it.
I had no idea what it was worth.



This was my rifle.---a Winchester .9422.

 

[NAA]

$176 in 1954 dollars would be worth ~ $1,920 in 2022 dollars.

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NAA.

 

[hoytcanon]

The buyer didn't want it.

Why do you keep posting WTS ads in the discussion forums?

 

[Potashminer]

$176 in 1954 dollars would be worth ~ $1,920 in 2022 dollars.

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NAA.

That was the total on that invoice - is not what he paid for the rifle, scope and mounts, then. $115 for rifle, $110 for a scope, $12.50 for PH mount - plus 5% tax - $249.38

So, $2,720.51 in 2022 dollars?

 

[Mike Webb]

That would be a nice rifle for $400. Any more the that I'd be heading to intersurplus or looking at a Stevens 200

Stevens? Not even in the same class. The BSA MINI MAUSER ACTION is a thing of beauty both from a design and execution point of view. BSA rifles have long been underappreciated as well as undervalued. The 222 chambering is not in vogue but is an excellent performer and usually very accurate. Seems that those who appreciate old world craftmanship are dying off to be replaced by those who want bead blasted metal finish and tupperware stocks.

 

[Buckmastr]

I’m still alive.
There is very little that interests me on the gun shop new gun rack anymore.

 

[sharp shooter]

I’m still alive.
There is very little that interests me on the gun shop new gun rack anymore.

I feel the same way. There aren't too many new guns that interest me. Could you imagine walking into a good gun shop in the late 50'2s to early 60's??? The Winchester and Brownings new on the rack then would be impressive.

 

[Buckmastr]

You got that right. We’re cut from the same cloth.

 

[RMR48``]

I agree. You've got that right, most don't interest me at all.

 

[canuck]

I also inherited my dad's BSA Hunter in triple deuce - not as nice condition as that one.
It is a very accurate, smooth cycling action and a pleasure too shoot.
I'm also of the mind that I will never sell this one but I guess it may happen someday, who knows the future.
I'd take all that ammo if it were local, someone will certainly want it