Value 1971 Browning blr

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Hi Guys! Was hoping someone could give me little info and value of a 1971 Browning BLR. Rifle is in VGC has original paperwork/manual. Rifles is very short not sure if a carbine or that was standard!! I tried to search but cant find anything. Thanks in advance for all help!! RP
 
You have a Belgian manufactured BLR, in my opinion the best ones. If it is in excellent shape it should go for $150 more than a Japanese(Miroku) made rifle. The Japanese BLR's if in excellent shape seem to go for around $550 without glass in my area. I would say a Belgian in the same shape should fetch $650-$700 assuming it is a .308. At that time all the BLR's were carbines in short action cartridges(.243,.308,.358) there were no other chamberings. If your BLR is a .243 it should bring a little higher price, if it is a .358 it should bring a fair bit more. My 2 cents.
 
Yeah, and yours is steel, rather than the aluminum they now use. A definite plus for a lot of folks, therefore added value.
 
Thanks guys! You are correct i should have mentioned it is a made in Belgium model. Has original manual with it and is .243 cal. Thanks again guys your input is greatly appreciatted!!
 
Rugerpiper said:
Thanks guys! You are correct i should have mentioned it is a made in Belgium model. Has original manual with it and is .243 cal. Thanks again guys your input is greatly appreciatted!!
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Are you selling the gun or buying it? By the way, I am a member of the Grammer Police (appreciated), no penalty this time, I haven't received my official GP badge, yet. :p
 
My apologies!! Lol was in treestand using phone no glasses! Plus I have trouble with big words! I am not sure what is going to happen with gun. It is a friend of mines and he just got it handed down to him and he had planned on using it for hunting but it is mint and would be a shame as there is not a mark on it! He is going to make a decision after I get some input from you guys! Thanks again! RP
 
jjohnwm said:
Yeah, and yours is steel, rather than the aluminum they now use. A definite plus for a lot of folks, therefore added value.
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Generally speaking,a BLR is used to shoot with.If the topic was 303 or 30-30 then steel reciever would be an advantage,as they are best used as jack handles.I have never seen a reciever fail ,have you?Myself,I would rather shoot the 81s,or the lite weights.If a person had real life experience with these guns, instead of what they heard,or read or thought,I think they would be telling a different story.Value of the op gun is 650.00 around here if its minty.
 
gunrunner100 said:
We're putting the badge back in the vault.... :p
Grammar!
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awe damit anyway! Why Chris? Is it because of my grade 8 education, 1967 Grad? Or is there a hidden agenda here? Can't I have a few miss spelled words? My Webster paperback is dated 1992, it's ragged, but most of the pages are still there! The G pages were missing!
 
gtrussell said:
Generally speaking,a BLR is used to shoot with.If the topic was 303 or 30-30 then steel reciever would be an advantage,as they are best used as jack handles.I have never seen a reciever fail ,have you?Myself,I would rather shoot the 81s,or the lite weights.If a person had real life experience with these guns, instead of what they heard,or read or thought,I think they would be telling a different story.Value of the op gun is 650.00 around here if its minty.
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Oh boy, Gary you are being very nastey! I think your hiney is gonna sting big time! No Browning BLR in any cal is a jack handle! I've seen big Brian from Thunderbay put P14's & 17's in a 20 L pail muzzel first, but never a BLR!
 
two-dogs said:
Oh boy, Gary you are being very nastey! I think your hiney is gonna sting big time! No Browning BLR in any cal is a jack handle! I've seen big Brian from Thunderbay put P14's & 17's in a 20 L pail muzzel first, but never a BLR!
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I don't think gt was bashing BLR's just .30/30's and .303's. I have two "jackhandles" that have sent a lot of deer to Valhalla and I don't use either to change tires.
 
gtrussell said:
Generally speaking,a BLR is used to shoot with.If the topic was 303 or 30-30 then steel reciever would be an advantage,as they are best used as jack handles.I have never seen a reciever fail ,have you?
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Yes, on a BLR Lightning.
There was sufficient wear from the steel bolt in the aluminum receiver that it would not consistently #### the hammer. By putting a longer base screw in the scope mount hole at the rear, it would work, but this was only a quick fix. Contacted Browning Canada and they had no answer other than send it in for them to look at.


two-dogs said:
awe damit anyway! Why Chris? Is it because of my grade 8 education, 1967 Grad? Or is there a hidden agenda here? Can't I have a few miss spelled words? My Webster paperback is dated 1992, it's ragged, but most of the pages are still there! The G pages were missing!
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Well, seeing as you and I are from the Cursive Writing days and a "tablet" to us was a slate blackboard, I'll let you have a provisional badge.:p
 
gunrunner100 said:
Yes, on a BLR Lightning.
There was sufficient wear from the steel bolt in the aluminum receiver that it would not consistently #### the hammer. By putting a longer base screw in the scope mount hole at the rear, it would work, but this was only a quick fix. Contacted Browning Canada and they had no answer other than send it in for them to look at.


I have seen this on a Belgium made BLR.As I did not know the history of the gun,I was not sure of possible damage,neglect,or abuse.I did not blame it on the steel reciever,but that could have been the cause.
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gtrussell said:
gunrunner100 said:
Yes, on a BLR Lightning.
There was sufficient wear from the steel bolt in the aluminum receiver that it would not consistently #### the hammer. By putting a longer base screw in the scope mount hole at the rear, it would work, but this was only a quick fix. Contacted Browning Canada and they had no answer other than send it in for them to look at.


I have seen this on a Belgium made BLR.As I did not know the history of the gun,I was not sure of possible damage,neglect,or abuse.I did not blame it on the steel reciever,but that could have been the cause.
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It could very well be this poor gal got used to the end of her usefulness.
A worn out receiver and rifle that should be put to rest.
Or make an awesome jack handle.........aye?........ ;D
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The aluminum guns are better in almost every way...lighter, handier, lockup into the barrel...but they're not steel, and many people want steel. Not because its better, just because they want it...and they'll pay for it. I had, sold, and regret selling a steel BLR. I'm toying with the idea of a takedown, but, dammit, it's aluminum...


gtrussell said:
...If a person had real life experience with these guns, instead of what they heard,or read or thought,I think they would be telling a different story...
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Nothing beats experience...but listening, reading and thinking can all be useful as well. Try it.
 
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