Browning Invector BPS “1980’s” value

[Rifleman1st]

I really thought it would be worth more but anything is better than nothing.

Sorry but they go for 285 without rust here.


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[gh1950]

"Special steel" isn't so special. It is a literal translation of the French term for carbon steel, that FN started using on Browning guns to show that the barrel wasn't Damascus or twist steel. A similar situation exists with the
Win. Model 12, where early guns were marked "nickle steel" . Not being critical, but it's not a selling point.

What is a selling point is that the BPS is like an Ithaca Model 37, with bottom ejection, making it suitable for both left and right handed shooters.

 

[gh1950]

Sorry but they go for 285 without rust here.


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Sure they do.

GLWS.

 

[Deleted member 57487]

Nice first post.

Thank you. I’m glad I asked you fellows. There really is a wealth of collective knowledge here if you reach out.

 

[BanjoJohn]

"pitting and rust around the action. I’ll post pictures later on but I’d estimate the condition at 88-90%"

This rust will take it to about 70% at best. It was already at 90% when the box was discarded and the gun was shot.

 

[Deleted member 57487]

Thanks for the information. I guess it’s like driving a car off the lot.

 

[Deleted member 57487]

No box and being fired doesn’t denigrate the value of anything by 10%. Fact

 

[Deleted member 57487]

The rust is an issue however. I tried my best but there is only so much you can do. I lack the ability to refinish a firearm. Thanks again for all the input.

 

[BanjoJohn]

No box and being fired doesn’t denigrate the value of anything by 10%. Fact

Was this fact checked out by SNOPES, or was it just posted on the internet?

Then buy any firearm BNIB, throw away the box and shoot it then bring it back to the store of purchase and see what they will give you for it.

 

[greg vess]

nickel

You have got to be a school teacher. Or work at a Day Care. LOL