Value of BLR in 257 Roberts?

czech · Post by **czech** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:51 am

Hi:

I recently picked up a Browning BLR Model 81 in .257 Roberts. I love the caliber and figure it will be close to the perfect deer and antelope rifle, but I'm so used to bolt-action rifles, I might end up selling it.

My question is, what do you think this rifle is worth? The blueing is perfect, the bore is bright and shiny, and the wood has above average grain and figure. There are a number of scratches in the varnish of the stock, but that is the only fault. It has an old Bushnell Trophy 3x9 scope on it, and if I keep it I'll replace it with a quality 2x7.

Anyhow, if anyone has an idea of its worth I'd appreciate your reply.

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:27 pm

A BLR chambered for the Bob? Who cares what they say it's worth. It's a keeper!

Henry McCann · Post by **Henry McCann** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:52 pm

I saw one in a sporting goods store in Great Falls Montana a few weeks ago...they had it priced at $650. I'd say 85% condition. I can't remember the scope they had on it.

blackhawk44 · Post by **blackhawk44** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:55 pm

Caliber alone puts a .257 in the upper reaches while the stock scratches bring it down some. Probably looking at $650-800.

I'm with Jay. In case you hadn't noticed they're not terribly common. It's a Roberts. That's a keeper. Mine is!

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:17 pm

Should be a great rifle.