Remington Nylon 66

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Just a question. When did these little rifles become worth 300.00 ++++ dollars? I like the little guns but that kind of money seems to demand a little more gun than what I see the 66 as. Any reasonings?

Darryl
 
Supply & demand I suppose. Just because some people are listing them for $300+ doesn't mean that is what they are getting. I personally wouldn't pay more than $200 for one and only then if in very good to excellent condition. Otherwise, it is a $150 rifle as far as I'm concerned.

W.C. Fields said: "There is a sucker born every minute."
 
What started my quest for one is that I am going to Alaska in August 2013 for a 14 day moose hunt and I thought a small bore rifle would make an ideal addition to the camp. The old Nylon came to mind..... then I saw the asking prices.

Darryl
 
ever since wikipedia classed them as a "moose " rifle; also good for caribou and whales- look it up- plus they have have been tested by navy seals- amazing the rumors on the internet, huh?
 
StoneHorse said:
Supply & demand I suppose. Just because some people are listing them for $300+ doesn't mean that is what they are getting. I personally wouldn't pay more than $200 for one and only then if in very good to excellent condition. Otherwise, it is a $150 rifle as far as I'm concerned.

W.C. Fields said: "There is a sucker born every minute."
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I'm with you on the price range. Anything more than the $200.00 bracket why not go out and pick up a new Ruger 10-22 or a Remington 597.
 
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Whatever it is, someone, somewhere is collecting it.

Some of the Nylon 66 rifles were of Limited Production and are a bit scarce because collectors are grabbing them up for their collections.

Also anything that is discontinued in the firearms field tends to appreciate in value if you wait long enough.

Nostalgia has a factor in all this and the "I had one of these when i was a kid" can drive up the price somewhat.

When we look at $9.95 SMLE and Lee-Enfields of the 1950s and early 1960s that are now selling in the $350 - $500 range, then we can readily see what is happening. The $89.95 Remington 788 rifles are in the $500 range now too.

We seem to have more collectors now and getting more people interested every day in spite of the so called Gun Laws, so they are buying these things.

Heaven forbid an Auction where it only takes a couple of Idiots with a pocket full of cash, and the will to not let the other guy have something. I have seen a couple of them biding on a plain-Jane Ruger 10-22 and ended up paying about $50 more than they could have bought a new one for at the local gun shop if they paid the full retail price for it.
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Well it's about time that my Nylon 66 purchased in Anaheim for $75 USD during a stay in the 80's is finally worth something -- or just break-even perhaps.

(Back then a hotel address on the bill of sale was adequate for customs and transport back to Canada -- as checked luggage no less. How I wish it was still the case...).
 
buffdog said:
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Whatever it is, someone, somewhere is collecting it.

Some of the Nylon 66 rifles were of Limited Production and are a bit scarce because collectors are grabbing them up for their collections.

Also anything that is discontinued in the firearms field tends to appreciate in value if you wait long enough.

Nostalgia has a factor in all this and the "I had one of these when i was a kid" can drive up the price somewhat.

When we look at $9.95 SMLE and Lee-Enfields of the 1950s and early 1960s that are now selling in the $350 - $500 range, then we can readily see what is happening. The $89.95 Remington 788 rifles are in the $500 range now too.

We seem to have more collectors now and getting more people interested every day in spite of the so called Gun Laws, so they are buying these things.

Heaven forbid an Auction where it only takes a couple of Idiots with a pocket full of cash, and the will to not let the other guy have something. I have seen a couple of them biding on a plain-Jane Ruger 10-22 and ended up paying about $50 more than they could have bought a new one for at the local gun shop if they paid the full retail price for it.
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The conversation was on the standard model and nothing to do with the limited models or more limited special production models that would command a premium.
 
Hard to believe, I paid $48 dollars for one used in real good condition in the early 70's. Sold it ten yrs. later for $75 bucks and thought I made a killing.
Mine was clip fed and worked flawlessly. Never did develop a liking for all that plastic.
 
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