Author Topic: Lightning value (Read 2595 times)

Pettifogger · « **on:** February 18, 2014, 01:12:03 AM »

I have a USFA Lightning carbine in .44-40 that I haven't shot in years. A friend is interested in buying it. I have looked at the auction sites and can't find any recent sales. This is a plain Jane standard model. Anyone have an idea what these are going for? I don't want to gouge him so if there are any recent sales you know about that would help a lot in determining what I'll sell it to him for.

Buckaroo Lou · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2014, 11:04:02 AM »

I have seen three sell on GB. A new unfired 38-40 trapper carbine went for $2399.00, a new unfired 38-40 26" standard rifle went for $2000.00, and a used fired 45 Colt standard rifle went for $1700.00. I think there was another one but I can't remember it. It could have been on another website instead of GB. I have seen a very exceptional one fully engraved with fancy wood listed on GB for around $4500.00 but no one has ever bid on it.

GaryG · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2014, 11:47:52 AM »

The Trapper had a 16" barrel and a special taper barrel and retaile for $2155 with standard wood and finish. I saw the the rifles Lou mentioned and remember the $2000 price. I think a standard rifle would be in the $1800-2000 range.

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Capt. John Fitzgerald · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2014, 02:53:06 PM »

If I was selling to a friend, and the rifle was still in new or near new condition, I wouldn't ask more than what I originally paid for it.

VTRich · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2014, 08:03:46 PM »

I just lucked into this one a few weeks ago. Unfired and just as new. I paid $1800. The owner of a local gun shop had it as part of his personal collection.