Old Belgian Browning T-bolt 22 LR

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Got an old T-bolt right hand I have had since I was a kid. I am left handed and now Browning makes them left handed. Thinking of selling my old one.

Have two mags, fairly good shape but they had an issue with salt in the stocks. What would it be worth if I were to sell it or should I just keep it?

No idea - thanks

Dave
 
Muskyhunter1 said:
Got an old T-bolt right hand I have had since I was a kid. I am left handed and now Browning makes them left handed. Thinking of selling my old one.

Have two mags, fairly good shape but they had an issue with salt in the stocks. What would it be worth if I were to sell it or should I just keep it?

No idea - thanks

Dave
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Sorry for a newb question, but what do you mean by "salt in the stocks"?
Kris
 
I have one I bought when I was 12:p. Pull the stock off and see if there is pitting and rust, mine had a lot:mad:. I am refinishing it and keeping it as it has more sentimental value and is likely only worth 2-300 bucks. I am keeping it for my grandson:)
 
They made stocks from wood that had been impregnated with salt water FFS
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What they did was use salt to draw the moisture out of the wood to cure it faster. Because of the salt residue left in the wood it rusts metal when it comes in contact with the wood.
 
Keep the old one! I have one I bought new in 1966, still has the original finish, was always a fantastic shooter. Mine has "Patent Pending" and "22 Long Rifle" stamped upside down on opposite sides, seems someone forgot to turn the barrel 180 during stamping, may not add much value, but makes it unique. Every other rimfire I have is a Cooper, but the T Bolt has a certain fit and feel about it that the most expensive Cooper I have cannot match.

The new T Bolts are similar to the old ones in name and function only, the old world quality is not there, but apparently they shoot quite well. The old T Bolt was also available in a left hand model, they show up at gun shows from time to time. Even if you have a salt cured stock, it can still be saved, seal the barrel channel with a modern stock finish and cold blue the bottom of the barrel, or have it re-blued professionally, very hard to find that kind of quality in todays market. Values vary, most nice ones go around $450-$600, I have seen a couple of exceptional ones go over the $1000 mark, all depends on the market and buyer acceptance.
 
Have my Great Grandfather's T2, it was my first 22 and a brutal way to start a kid off with such a nice rifle. Only way it could be better is if some kid didn't fall on the ice and break that wild figured piece of lumber.

Keep it!
 
Had one years ago. Pulled the barrelled action out of the stock one day and "PIT CITY". I don't know what genius was responsible for the salt in the stocks but he should have been shot! Had mine reblued and sealed the wood on the inside. A standard model in good shape is worth $500 or so. The also made a deluxe T-bolt with better wood, checkered stock and a peep sight, these would probably fetch a grand in excellent condition.
 
I have one of the old salt water T1's as well. Mine is a left handed one, sweet gun I keep saying I should sell it but I never do. The new ones just don't have the same feel. You will probably regret selling it if you let it go. Just my 2c
 
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