Ruger 10/22 package estimated cost

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Hello, I'm looking to purchase my first 22 and I came across a guy selling off a bunch of old stuff that hasn't been used in 20 some years. Neither of us know how much the stuff is worth so hoping a Canadian gun nutz could give me an estimate for a fair price.

The package includes the following
RUGER model 10-22 semi auto .22 caliber Stainless Steel barrel and action. Wood stock, heavy SS target barrel and 2x10x36mm scope.
Come with 4 Ruger 10 shot clips, and a 110 round drum mag (new),
1 speed loaders for loading clips. also around 1000 .22 cal CCI MiniMag rounds. Very good condition
 
650- 750 ish for the rifle and scope depending on what it is. 30 per mag, drum was 100 ish new but being pinned to 10 rds kinda pointless, and priceless.

Ammo maybe 15$/100
 
jp321 said:
Thank you for the reply he said that the drum doesn't need pinned because it's only designed for the Ruger 10/22, I'm not sure if that is correct or not but I did see they still sell them at Cabela's so I'm guessing they haven't been banned yet?

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/134722/gsg-16-110-round-drum-magazine
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RCMP deemed that any mag over 10rds that fits the 1022 rifle, fits the 1022 charger pistol. And thus need to be pinned to 10rds.

And the GSG 16 is prohibited now. So mags for it are just paperweights.
 
Ok thanks for letting me know I don't want to get in trouble on my first gun purchase. Haha that's what I'm finding the rules are a bit confusing for a new person like me.

Maybe I'll see if he is willing to sell without the drum. If we can agree on a price around 800 it sounds like?
 
The exact scope and firearm make and model would be helpful if you want a more accurate estimate on price. Without that information, we're throwing darts at best. With that said, I would just buy a regular 10/22 new for about $500 + some ammo.
 
With your description and not being used in “20 some years” I wouldn’t be paying a whole lot.

If it were me and I had to have it, I’d be offering $500 ish bucks for the lot. I am worried about condition and not being used for so long. But as others have said, your description is lacking. However if it is all that old, it also isn’t worth that much anymore.
 
I agree mostly with OK - since it's an SS-Heavy barrel in wood it IS worth more than a "Modern" Ruger - they used to make them well - but try to see the bore with a Bore-scope. SS can still rust/corrode if it sat around for XX years. And MiniMags are selling around $17 + tax nowadays.
 
Declared Bishop said:
With your description and not being used in “20 some years” I wouldn’t be paying a whole lot.

If it were me and I had to have it, I’d be offering $500 ish bucks for the lot. I am worried about condition and not being used for so long. But as others have said, your description is lacking. However if it is all that old, it also isn’t worth that much anymore.
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So a Garand should be only worth a few hundred dollars then.

Some ppl actually keep old stuff in good condition.

Just because it is old doesnt mean it is worthless. Its likely a Target stainless. Which is better than most new 10/22s and Ive seen them go as low as 650. Hell I just saw a stainless regular model with scope for 950. Doesnt mean it is worth that much, and a target lite that I paid 650, for 1250.
 
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So a Garand should be only worth a few hundred dollars then.

Some ppl actually keep old stuff in good condition.

Just because it is old doesnt mean it is worthless. Its likely a Target stainless. Which is better than most new 10/22s and Ive seen them go as low as 650. Hell I just saw a stainless regular model with scope for 950. Doesnt mean it is worth that much, and a target lite that I paid 650, for 1250.
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might be.

Being forgotten about for 20ish years, it might be downright dangerous to shoot. but hey, its a garand so if you are stuck looking in the headlights... is it worth the risk? Doesnt sound like the guy has a borescope and what not. I mean, it might be in good shape, but we dont really know.
 
Declared Bishop said:
With your description and not being used in “20 some years” I wouldn’t be paying a whole lot.

If it were me and I had to have it, I’d be offering $500 ish bucks for the lot. I am worried about condition and not being used for so long. But as others have said, your description is lacking. However if it is all that old, it also isn’t worth that much anymore.
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I find that in many cases, and especially in a ruger 10/22, the older guns were better quality. Twenty years ago the ruger 10/22 had a metal trigger guard instead of the cheap plastic trigger guard that's standard now. I'd pay more for the old one.

I don't need a borescope to determine bore condition or if the rifle is safe to shoot. The previous owner owning a borescope or not has no bearing.

I do not agree with you that firearms are perishable goods. IMO, being 20 yo by itself has zero effect on firearm value.
 
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Declared Bishop said:
might be.

Being forgotten about for 20ish years, it might be downright dangerous to shoot. but hey, its a garand so if you are stuck looking in the headlights... is it worth the risk? Doesnt sound like the guy has a borescope and what not. I mean, it might be in good shape, but we dont really know.
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Hasn't been used in 20 years, doesnt mean forgotten about, or neglected, or dangerous. You know alot of the guns you get, may be 10 year old, sitting on a shelf in a box.

I bought a 50 year old mauser barrel and was brand new. I got guns I haven't shot in 10 years. Old milsurps or family heirlooms. Can do a pull thru and load and they will shoot the same as when I put them away. Guess your words, I shouldn't have eyes or fingers because they're old and not used much.

So what, I don't got a bore scope? Been shooting 35 years. I don't see them being beneficial Or what will it prove?

Dangerous? Wow overreacting much?
 
jp321 said:
Hello, I'm looking to purchase my first 22 and I came across a guy selling off a bunch of old stuff that hasn't been used in 20 some years. Neither of us know how much the stuff is worth so hoping a Canadian gun nutz could give me an estimate for a fair price.

The package includes the following
RUGER model 10-22 semi auto .22 caliber Stainless Steel barrel and action. Wood stock, heavy SS target barrel and 2x10x36mm scope.
Come with 4 Ruger 10 shot clips, and a 110 round drum mag (new),
1 speed loaders for loading clips. also around 1000 .22 cal CCI MiniMag rounds. Very good condition
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In very good shape, the rifle is worth $300 to $450, depending on model. The deluxe model is worth more than the carbine.

Scope value depends on make and model so without knowing more, it's likely worth $100 or less.

The drum magazine is worth zero to me and sounds like it's not pinned. Even a 10 round, pinned drum magazine is basically useless unless you just like looking at it.

The 4x 10 round mags are maybe $ 50 - $60 total.

For me, and without more details, the entire package would be in the $500 range, tops. It could be worth more if the scope is a quality brand, or if the rifle is the deluxe model.

That said, if you really like it and have to pay a bit more, then that's completely legitimate as well. The only person you need to make happy is you.
 
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This thread is funny. We have a new-ish shooter looking to purchase his first .22, in discussion with a fellow who has an old 10/22 that's been tucked away in a closet for 2 decades...and the advice is to get a borescope? What planet do you guys live on?

Combine that with "advice" that suggests a gun left unfired for 20 years somehow quietly degrades and falls apart to the point of being dangerous. Of course it's possible that the gun is unfit to shoot for various reasons, but sitting untouched for a period of time isn't one of those reasons. If it was safe to shoot when it went into the closet, and was oiled and stored properly, it's just as good now as it was then. And, as many here have stated, one made then might very well be superior to a new one in the store today, although I think you'd need to go back a bit farther than just 20 years to gain that benefit.

If you like the thing, I'd offer the seller about $400, and would likely go no higher than $500 for the whole package if I really liked it. Do they sometimes sell for more? Sure, but that doesn't mean you can't find a good deal for much less. A good used .22 is not difficult to find at a good price.
 
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