Used 10/22

[rocker]

I have a local dealer that has a used 10/22 for $219. It is serial # 122-794XX It looks to be a sportster model as its all wood. 2 questions, is this a good price and is that serial number a good series. I can get a brand new Marlin 795 at B5 right now for $159 and a $25 rebate. I know the Ruger is probably better quality. But a cheap Marlin and less than $100 in mods. or a $200 used 10/22 and still some money in mods. looking for opinions.....Thanks

[radioburning]

Isn't that almost what new ones go for? Does it have a plastic trigger guard, or steel?

[ojisan]

This is an older one, probably late 1960s or early 1970s production.
It's all metal construction, and also it is of the final standardized production pattern...the first couple years of production (1964-66) had some changes and are not all the same.
These are nicely made...real blueing and quality fitting.
$219 sounds good to me...same as a new one, yes, but a nicer gun, even if used with some finish damage.

[IrishPirate]

you're the only one who can decide if it's worth it to you. personally, i would buy a new one, or go with the Marlin. Marlin's are very well made and are great .22's. Everyone says the 10/22 is the top of the line, and it most likely is, but if you're looking at completely stock models (not ones that have been upgraded and fine tuned by someone) then there are a few others that are a close second. I'd consider Marlin to be one of them.

[trob]

I would not buy a new one over this used one.....even if the new one was cheaper.

He is asking more than I would pay, but it is a FAR better gun than the 795 and is a better gun than the new production 10/22's.

[Sig556]

$219 is ok I guess. I got mine for $150 and all I wanted was the receiver anyways so I could dump a load of money into it.

[scootergmc]

That's an early 80's gun and there's nothing special about it. I wouldn't pay over $150 for it, but that's just me and I see and pass up a lot of used 10/22s. Of course, I have bought a *few* but this isn't one I would look twice at.

Go buy the Marlin.

[rocker]

I dont know where you guys get you guns so cheap. But in my area Auburn Ca, B5 new 10/22 start at $339.

[shooterdude]

I dont know where you guys get you guns so cheap. But in my area Auburn Ca, B5 new 10/22 start at $339.

No way, that is more than MSRP.

[trob]

I dont know where you guys get you guns so cheap. But in my area Auburn Ca, B5 new 10/22 start at $339.

you guys are getting absolutely hosed....

[slik556]

Isn't that almost what new ones go for? Does it have a plastic trigger guard, or steel?

much older.....

This is an older one, probably late 1960s or early 1970s production.
It's all metal construction, and also it is of the final standardized production pattern...the first couple years of production (1964-66) had some changes and are not all the same.
These are nicely made...real blueing and quality fitting.
$219 sounds good to me...same as a new one, yes, but a nicer gun, even if used with some finish damage.

Much newer...


Both wrong....
1982... http://www.ruger.com/service/product.../RI-10-22.html

[Sig556]

I dont know where you guys get you guns so cheap. But in my area Auburn Ca, B5 new 10/22 start at $339.

$339 are you outta your mind!!! A new should run about $250. I got mine at River City Gun Exchange used for $150.

[XDRoX]

I dont know where you guys get you guns so cheap. But in my area Auburn Ca, B5 new 10/22 start at $339.

I just called the Big 5 on Grass Valley Highway in Auburn. They sell basic black with wood stock 10/22's for $269. That's the same price as the Big 5's in San Diego so I assume that they also put them on sale about every other week, so you should be able to get one for less than $269.

[Koolpsych]

I just purchased my synthetic blued 10/22 for $229.99 from Range Masters in San Luis Obispo. Decent price, the cheapest I found a 10/22 for online was $210 and then you have to pay the transfer fees.

[Viper49]

IMO, Fair price when you buying this 10/22 from a local gun shop. Don't forget that the shop owner need to pay the employee, utilities bills and rent. If you buy the 10/22 from a private party then is on the high side. Look you are support your local community and small business.