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16840 - Gun Values
3/14/2026
Tim

Maker: ?, Model: ?, Caliber: ?, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: ?

Question:
Hi, I have a couple of questions regarding the value of two guns in my possession. Both were gifts given to me 50 years ago and I just don`t use them.

The first is a Remington Scoremaster Model 511. It is in good shape and if I am reading the code correctly, it was mad on Dec 1962.

The second is a Winchester 1890 Pump 22. It is also in good shape but it does have a small scope installed.

My question is how would I sell both and for how much. I`?m tempted to sell to a dealer but I figure they will offer an extremely low price.

Any information would be appreciated

Thank You

Answer:
Tim- For value, I would check GunBroker.com, use the advanced search feature to see COMPLETED AUCTIONS and find similar guns in similar condition. It is important to ONLY look at prices where they actually sold. Lots of things are listed at silly prices and never get any bids, so they do not reflect fair market value.

You will get retail fair market value if you can find a buyer and sell directly to them. In most states, this is not a problem or require any special paperwork or dealers as long as both buyer and seller are resident of the same state. Some state run by idiots (NY, NJ, IL, CA, etc) prohibit face to face sales between law abiding citizens without meeting other requirements.

You could list them on GunBroker.com to sell at auction, but they charge various fees, and you will have to figure out how to ship the guns to a dealer who will have the buyer come in and do the paperwork and background check required by federal law. That dealer will charge the buyer a fee (roughly $20-50 per gun) so the buyer will factor in when deciding how much to bid on an item, plus whatever you charge to ship. Shipping firearms is hard with lots of silly restrictions, and for most people it is easiest to have your local dealer ship for you (they will charge a fee plus actual shipping cost for UPS/FEDEX or USPS.)

Dealers normally buy guns at about 2/3 of expected retail value.

Some dealers will sell on consignment, for a fee usually around 20%-30% of the actual selling price, deducted when sold. You don`t get paid until the item sells, but get more than if you sold outright.

The Remington 511 is the beginner youth level .22 rifle and I saw examples selling in the sub-$200 to $400 range, depending on condition and features.

THe Winchester 1890 value is really hurt by the added scope, so it probably would fall near the low end of the 1890 sales which run from $200-600 with some special feature guns going for more. IIRC, the 1890 was originally made to handle only 1 caliber of cartridge (.22 short; r .22 long; or .22 long rifle, or .22 Winchester Rim Fire) and that might drive value/demand up/down a little. Some of the old scopes have some value, but most do not, so details there might make a difference.

If you want to send some photos (and ser no of the 1890) I will see if there is anything special that stands out that might raise the value.

We do buy guns outright, but given the likely modest value of these we would not be interested in doing consignment on them.

Where are you located?

Hope that helps.

John Spangler

16839 - Remington Manufacture Date 700 BLD
3/7/2026

Maker: Remington, Model: 700 BLD, Caliber: 308, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: ?

Question:
I have a rem 700 bdl 308 with a bull barrel and a European stock with the black four end cap White stripes and checkering sn c6228722 . Can you tell me the Year this was manufactured I believe the barrel is about 24 in Long and if it`s R5 rifling

Answer:
Sorry, we cannot help with that one. Sounds like a nice gun, but we really don`t know much about post- WW2 sporting arms. If the barrel is original Remington made, then you can check the date code on the left side against the explanation at:

https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/

John Spangler

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