Whats it worth

garryc · September 16, 2008, 09:03 AM

My wife destroyed her shoulder. She is not likely to be able to shoot. She has a Browning BPS Micro 20ga that has never been fired. She wants to sell it but doesn't know what it's worth. What would you say?

mikenbarb · September 16, 2008, 10:01 AM

500+

BigJimP · September 16, 2008, 11:32 AM

I think they list for about $525 in the Browning catalog - but unless I'm mistaken that gun came with a 22" barrel - which is pretty short / marketed primarily for young shooters. Most "field" gunners would want to put a longer barrel on it / 28" or so and a new barrel would cost about $ 200.

Street price for that gun in my area is probably around $350.

Pahoo · September 16, 2008, 02:08 PM

Recently saw one in 12Ga. go for $411.00. Was not new but in like new condition. These are good guns but do not like the shiny finish ...

Be Safe !!!

RetiredLawman · September 16, 2008, 03:26 PM

The Gun Trader's Guide indicates that this gun should sell for between $345-450, according to condition.

That brilliant blueing and shiny stock is pretty but I don't like it on a working gun.

BigJimP · September 16, 2008, 07:22 PM

Remember - the Micro - is not a standard BPS model .... they're not the same when it comes to value on the used market.

tplumeri · September 16, 2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

but unless I'm mistaken that gun came with a 22" barrel

they were also available with 28" barrel
NIB $500 around here

RetiredLawman · September 16, 2008, 07:52 PM

Jim, the Trader's Guide has them broke down by model. The value I mentioned above is for the Micro 20 gauge. There would be little market for this gun, IMO.

BigJimP · September 17, 2008, 02:19 PM

I agree "retiredlawman" - I don't think there is much of a market for the BPS Micro model - at least not in my area.

Using the current Browning catalog the Micro model has a 13 1/4" length of pull which is an inch shorter than a standard BPS hunter model - and its about 1/2 lb lighter.

I can't say I followed that model too much - but I didn't know it was ever offered in anything except a 22" barrel.

September 16, 2008, 09:03 AM	#1
garryc Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2005 Posts: 2,269	Whats it worth My wife destroyed her shoulder. She is not likely to be able to shoot. She has a Browning BPS Micro 20ga that has never been fired. She wants to sell it but doesn't know what it's worth. What would you say?

September 16, 2008, 10:01 AM	#2
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	500+ __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

September 16, 2008, 11:32 AM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,963	I think they list for about $525 in the Browning catalog - but unless I'm mistaken that gun came with a 22" barrel - which is pretty short / marketed primarily for young shooters. Most "field" gunners would want to put a longer barrel on it / 28" or so and a new barrel would cost about $ 200. Street price for that gun in my area is probably around $350.

September 16, 2008, 02:08 PM	#4
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 4,404	Recently saw one in 12Ga. go for $411.00. Was not new but in like new condition. These are good guns but do not like the shiny finish ... Be Safe !!!

September 16, 2008, 03:26 PM	#5
RetiredLawman Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Posts: 133	The Gun Trader's Guide indicates that this gun should sell for between $345-450, according to condition. That brilliant blueing and shiny stock is pretty but I don't like it on a working gun.

September 16, 2008, 07:22 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,963	Remember - the Micro - is not a standard BPS model .... they're not the same when it comes to value on the used market.

September 16, 2008, 07:52 PM	#8
RetiredLawman Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Posts: 133	Jim, the Trader's Guide has them broke down by model. The value I mentioned above is for the Micro 20 gauge. There would be little market for this gun, IMO.

September 17, 2008, 02:19 PM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,963	I agree "retiredlawman" - I don't think there is much of a market for the BPS Micro model - at least not in my area. Using the current Browning catalog the Micro model has a 13 1/4" length of pull which is an inch shorter than a standard BPS hunter model - and its about 1/2 lb lighter. I can't say I followed that model too much - but I didn't know it was ever offered in anything except a 22" barrel.