H & R 45 Colt Classic Carbine - ? on value, etc.

[bedbugbilly]

Yes - I know the H & R Classic Carbine is no longer made. I have run across one - never shot - new in box. The price is $430. What say you on this price - too high? I don't know what they sold for originally. And, since they are no longer made . . .

I looked on GB and didn't find any to compare . . . .

I know from what reading I've done on them that most owners like them. I have a H & R .357 Handi Rifle that I really like. I've added 45 Colt to my reloading and load only cast (the traditional 454-190 RNFP) with smokeless and BP. I'm thinking that the 45 Colt Classic Carbine might be kind of fun for BP shooting - just not sure on what the value is on one that is NIB?

And no . . . I'm not interested in a lever gun in 45 Colt. I mainly "plink" now (50 yards ad less) and a single shot works just fine . . . shoot slow and don't go through a pile of ammo all at once . . . sort of stretch the range session out with a single shot! :-)

Thanks for any input on price or the rfle itself.

[Outpost75]

If you find one NIB for that, I would grab it! There will never be any more. LOVE mine!

I don't try for buffalo loads, just shoot my normal cowboy loads to plink.

[GhostHawk]

That is a tough choice. I am not sure if I had the chance if I would spend that much. 400$ yes, and in fact you could probably sell it for up to 500$, so if you have the bug go ahead. It can ony go up from here.

[1989toddm]

That is a tough choice. I am not sure if I had the chance if I would spend that much. 400$ yes, and in fact you could probably sell it for up to 500$, so if you have the bug go ahead. It can ony go up from here.

You nailed it. Now that they are done, prices will go up Up UP!!

To OP, I wouldn't pay $430..but then I don't have $430. I'm still back in the $300 zone. I don't know what the colt carbine sold for new but I'd bet it wasn't much over $350.

[Fishman]

I bought one for my Dad and n one for my son when they were on sale at CDNN a couple years back. They were $230 each plus transfer and I got consecutive serial numbers. Point is that if you see something you want that isn't coming around again, get it or regret it.

[swamp]

My buddy has one and he really likes it. I have tried it and it is a lot of fun. Looks nice too.
swamp

[gandydancer]

when they where drying up they were going for about $369. & change and that was a few years ago. so $430.00 is a fair price for said item. and they shoot great. I have a 38-55 classic new in box and I was offered close to $500.00 for it just a few weeks ago. they are only going to go up in price. I say Jump On it.

[pietro]

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Although YMMV - I wouldn't pay $400 for any H&R/NEF break-open, either.

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[bedbugbilly]

Thanks all . . . I greatly appreciate the information and input. Went and looked at it and it was as represented but I just have a hard time parting with that much for a H & R even though they are out of production. Yea . . I know . . I'll probably "regret" it at some point but wouldn't be the first time I've passed on a gun and then wished I'd gotten it. At this point, I think I'm still going to keep looking and see if I can't find a rolling block or similar. I'm sure the H & R will go up in value as time goes by but at my age, it would be one less thing my wife would have to deal with if I kick the bucket. :-)

Thanks again for the info and input!

Jim

[tacklebury]

Original List price on the .45 Colt Classic Carbine was $405 as memory serves. I got mine on sale as they were closing them out at Davidson's for a bit less. I did pay $405 for the .45-70 Buffalo Classic I owned. I've since traded that for an Ultra rare 7x64 Brenneke which I'm making into a long range hunter. ;) $430 seems like a lot, but if you decide you want to put regular stocks on it, you can sell the walnut for $150 or so. The walnut look nice, but unless you cut them off flat and add a kick pad, they really hurt if it goes off with one of those points intercepting flesh...

[gandydancer]

[QUOTE=pietro;3432694].

Although YMMV - I wouldn't pay $400 for any H&R/NEF break-open, either.

[liliysdad]

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Although YMMV - I wouldn't pay $400 for any H&R/NEF break-open, either.

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Well, good. There ARE two of us.

[45-70bpcr]

[QUOTE=pietro;3432694].

Although YMMV - I wouldn't pay $400 for any H&R/NEF break-open, either.

Well! Good for you. And who cares.


the o.p. Did ask for opinions. I value Pietro's.

[MT Gianni]

Well, good. There ARE two of us.
Or a lot more. That money will buy a contender rifle bbl cut to specs.

[tacklebury]

This is my .45 colt Blackhawk and Carbine special. Pretty nice combo. ;)

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[Good Cheer]

Don't forget that breech loading carbines also like bore diameter boolits with lots of black.
Now that's some fun shooting!
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