77/44 -$1500!

[SHOOTER]

An I missing something here? There is a standard 77/44 on GB right now and the bid is 1500! Wtf?

 

[Rumrunner]

And there are 22 bids?????

 

[SweetWilliam]

Plus I've never seen much need got a handgun caliber bolt gun. Almost as bad as a single shot 22lr

 

[SHOOTER]

But there are a lot of 77/44's available. So am i missing something here?

 

[jjas]

I must be missing something as I surely can't see why anyone would pay $1,500 for that particular rifle.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Here is one at Davidson's 'new' for $939 list and can be had for $733 including taxes and fees.

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=7403&mfg=Ruger&mdl=77%2f44&cat=2&type=Rifle%3a+Bolt+Action&cal=44M&fin=&sit

 

[NH Rugerman]

Perhaps because it is an early specimen and in the 50th anniversary box? Or the bidders do not realize that Ruger has reintroduced this exact model #07401 in the last few weeks, I.e. Blue and walnut? Otherwise, this is a mystery to me...

I have one if anyone wants to buy for $1500.00...I will even ship it for free!! :lol: :lol: :roll: :lol: :lol:

 

[Magnum Force]

Had a quote from a local gun shop the other day, stainless steel and black synthetic stock, $760 plus tax, and plenty to be had. Granted, these don't have a walnut stock, but for $1500 you could literally buy two of them.

 

[rangerbob]

Lipsey's has them in stock as well and dealer cost is well under half of $1500, actually one could get 2 for $1500 and have a chuck of change left over. Bob! :mrgreen:

 

[gramps]

Auctions are strange. People get all in a heat, bidding war and all. They forget that they shouldn't pay more than an object is worth. OTOH maybe it is worth that to them?
gramps

 

[SteelBlue]

Did it just sell? I don't see it on GB

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

SHILL BIDDERS..............?(NO, SAY IT ISN'T SO.......) 8)

 

[22/45 Fan]

Plus I've never seen much need got a handgun caliber bolt gun. Almost as bad as a single shot 22lr

There is more justification these days as a couple of formerly "Shotgun Only" states now allow "straight wall cartridge case" ammunition chambered in rifles. The most popular is the 45-70 but a .44 Mag also qualifies.

 

[SHOOTER]

What did it sell for?

 

[scubadad]

a few weeks ago I saw the 77/357 for the same price. Now that they are back out I will sell mine for that. LOL
I paid 550 nib for mine.