Value of Browning Challenger III?

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Can anyone give me advice about the value of a Browning Challenger III? It is easily 9/10 condition, wood grips, one mag, 6" thin (not heavy) barrel. Thanks guys!
 
Here is what it will fetch for being in 90% condition from the number one gun appraisal book in North America.Screen Shot 2014-10-13 at 4.03.28 AM.jpg
 

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REM3200 said:
The Blue Book is a great reference but just that. American book reflecting American prices. Have a look at some of the US based auction sites and prices are significantly higher than the book.
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Agreed! Bluebooks or Blackbooks reflect evaluation for trade - the assumption being that the purchaser will not be the end user. Same idea with car dealers --- bluebook or blackbook to guide the starting point for the value of a trade-in. The idea being that there will not be a great deal of profit from the resale of the trade in by the time all other factors (essential repairs, advertisement, sales time, etc) are factored in.

I would imagine gun sales would be about the same process (gunsmith inspection and cleaning, storage, advertisement, etc).
 
They are Excellent old style target pistols. I had one and really enjoyed it. I shouldn't have sold it,...but I bought a Browning Buckmark Camper for $349 and its every bit as accurate. Soooo, if you can buy a new browning for three & change,..it puts yours under that. A lot of the new shooters don't recognise the quality and durability of these older gems and Pass them by.
 
Blue Book is a great reference for Valuation. The problem is, demand dictates the value. Buying from an Auction, a poorly graded pistol, valued @ $ 100 can fetch as high as demand dictates as long as there are buyers interested. For collectors desperate for particular firearms, sometimes, bids goes outrageously out of control. For other buyers like most of us, condition matters. If you feel like buying a reasonably prices used firearm, go for it. The bottom line is, do your research first. Set your pricing limits. Visually check the firearm, fire it if the seller agrees and buy it if you are satisfied. Remember, no amount of money can satisfy your desire for a specific firearm if you do not own one. I have a friend who got a Browning Challenger from an auction few months back. Bids opened @ $ 250. His limit was $ 600 and eventually paid a little over $ 500. It was in better than expected condition. As posted above, be aware of parts including magazine. These are a little expensive and very hard to find should you require one.
 
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