Pedersoli Bess Carbine/others

chickenmcnasty · March 21, 2017, 12:59 PM

Hey all,

I bought a used Pedersoli Brown Bess Carbine several years ago on here from another forum member. Since then, life has moved on and I have 3 children and a job that keeps me way too darn busy!
As such, I'm considering selling this and some other firearms that I have, but I just don't have a clue on a fair asking price.
I have the Bess that's in great condition along with a Cabelas Investarms Hawken in .50 percussion that I'm curious about what they are selling for. The IA hawken is in pristine condition.
Any ideas before they hit the chopping block?
Thank you for your help. You guys have been a great resource for all things BP, but sooner or later there is not enough hours in the day...

Pahoo · March 21, 2017, 07:10 PM

I think that it's Important to know what the local market/interest is. Around here it's not very active and there is less interest in Traditional than back in the 80's. I see that Cabela's is asking right at about $1000.00 for the rifle. Also, go on GunBroker and see what they are getting/asking. If I were in your shoes, I'd not settle for less than I paid. Price it high enough to be able to negotiate. Interest around here, is very limited. Last year I sold and older BrownBess and bought an IA very reasonable. Last month I bought a Lyman Great Plaines for $250.00 and it's about 95 to 98%. ......

Sorry I can't be of more help and just do a little homework and you will come up with a fair price. .....

Good Luck and;
Be Safe !!!

Model12Win · March 22, 2017, 02:28 PM

I would personally sell the DPS-.75 for around $900 if it's in nice shape. They are expensive guns. It should sell quickly if you post adds in the BP forums.

**4V50 Gary** · March 23, 2017, 09:25 PM

Question asked and answered.

March 21, 2017, 12:59 PM	#1
chickenmcnasty Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 158	Pedersoli Bess Carbine/others Hey all, I bought a used Pedersoli Brown Bess Carbine several years ago on here from another forum member. Since then, life has moved on and I have 3 children and a job that keeps me way too darn busy! As such, I'm considering selling this and some other firearms that I have, but I just don't have a clue on a fair asking price. I have the Bess that's in great condition along with a Cabelas Investarms Hawken in .50 percussion that I'm curious about what they are selling for. The IA hawken is in pristine condition. Any ideas before they hit the chopping block? Thank you for your help. You guys have been a great resource for all things BP, but sooner or later there is not enough hours in the day...

March 21, 2017, 07:10 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Going to have to do some homework. I think that it's Important to know what the local market/interest is. Around here it's not very active and there is less interest in Traditional than back in the 80's. I see that Cabela's is asking right at about $1000.00 for the rifle. Also, go on GunBroker and see what they are getting/asking. If I were in your shoes, I'd not settle for less than I paid. Price it high enough to be able to negotiate. Interest around here, is very limited. Last year I sold and older BrownBess and bought an IA very reasonable. Last month I bought a Lyman Great Plaines for $250.00 and it's about 95 to 98%. ...... Sorry I can't be of more help and just do a little homework and you will come up with a fair price. ..... Good Luck and; Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

March 23, 2017, 09:25 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Question asked and answered. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 22, 2017, 02:28 PM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	I would personally sell the DPS-.75 for around $900 if it's in nice shape. They are expensive guns. It should sell quickly if you post adds in the BP forums.