Value of a Browning Citori Gran Lightning and a Weatherby Orion Upland?

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hey guys, i was wondering if someone could help me with the appx market value of a couple used guns. Im kinda new to overunders so i would like to get some help from you guys so i don't get ripped off.

One is a used Browning Citori Gran Lightning. The gun i am looking at is in very good conditions but not new. It is a 12ga.

The gran lightning is a grade 1 lightning with higher grade wood and bluing i believe, am i correct on this?

Im not sure of the Weatherby's condition, im going to look at it next week. lets just say that its in very good condition as well but its probably about 4 years old. They are asking $1500. This is also a 12ga

thanks!
 
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Ok I checked out the Weatherby Orion Upland and it is in good condition, but I wouldn't say 'very good'. If anybody can give me the rough value of any of these two guns when they were new that would be great.

I've never owned an o/u before and I know that they are stiff new. But how long does it take for them to break in and loosen up? Is this a sign of moderate to high usage, or do o/u's tend to break in quickly?
 
In their January06 Access to firearms ad, Gobles advertised a Weatherby Orion in VG+ condition for $1200.00. And, that was a 20 gauge - they command a better price than a 12. Brand new they go for $1364 USD SRP.

Don't have time to research the Citori right at the moment.

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straightshooter said:
In their January06 Access to firearms ad, Gobles advertised a Weatherby Orion in VG+ condition for $1200.00. And, that was a 20 gauge - they command a better price than a 12. Brand new they go for $1364 USD SRP.

Don't have time to research the Citori right at the moment.

SS
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At this time, Russells Sports is selling the Orion Upland (both 12 and 20) for $1299+tax.

The Modern Gun Values Digest (2005 edition....that ought to actually read as 12th edition, sorry) show..... a used Citori Gran Lightning in "Exc" condition with a price range of US$800 and one in "Perfect" condition for US$1400.....hope this helps.
 
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thanks for the replies guys. russells is a good site actually to compare prices now that i look at it.

yea i saw also saw the msrp on the weatherby site but i didnt know how that applies to us here in canada.
 
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Do theu both have screw in chokes. Usually the Weatherby's do but older Gran Lightnings may not. I own both. Very little quality difference, but they do handle very differently. The best advice I can give you is to sholder both several times and buy the gun that fits you - regardless of the price. You can buy the most expensive shotgun in the world and if it doesent fit it it usless to you wilhout spending a bunch of extra $ having it fitted. For what it's worth - good luck. Grouser
 
Yes they both do have screw in chokes. I shouldered both guns and they do feel different no doubt about it, but I can't say if one was better than the other, just different. When shouldering a gun what should I try to be aware of? Just how natural it feels?
 
bubbabalue said:
Yes they both do have screw in chokes. I shouldered both guns and they do feel different no doubt about it, but I can't say if one was better than the other, just different. When shouldering a gun what should I try to be aware of? Just how natural it feels?
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When I shoulder a shotgun, I pick a target, close my eys and point the gun at it, then open my eyes (or eye) to see if I am "on target"

I also try to throw the gun to my shoulder without, throwing the gun forward, just straight up, if it catches on any clothing, then it doesn't fit.

Now, the only problem with this, is most guns I find too long for me, so very few actually fit until I get the saw and belt sander out.
 
thanks for the tips, how about the tightness of the action? Do o/u's tend to break in quickly? In other words, is a loose one a sign of a heavily used one?
 
bubbabalue said:
thanks for the tips, how about the tightness of the action? Do o/u's tend to break in quickly? In other words, is a loose one a sign of a heavily used one?
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Some o/us are tight from the factory and loosen quickly. Others don't loosen but stay tight through tens of thousands of rounds. Here's what you might want to look for:

Check the gun for the position of the top lever. If it is in the center of the top tang or to the right that's good. The more to the right the better. If it's left of center then walk away.

Take the forearm off the gun. With one hand on the grip and the other on the barrels attempt to wiggle the barrels. If you sense any movement of the barrels then walk away.

Check for barrel dents, test the triggers and ejectors with snap caps, look for any cracks in the wood and if the gun has choke tubes try each of them in the gun.

If it passes these tests it's probably just fine.
 
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