What's the value of this old BAYARD 22 ?

[leech~~]

I got this old gun from my father in law and am thinking of bring it up to the HSO swap meet this coming Sat to sell it along with two other 22's. I really have no idea what it maybe worth. Doesn't seem to be a lot of info on the web about it for value. Anyone with a good gun book or idea? It is a Model 1908 BAYARD 22 short made in Belgium. I know they call it a half semi-auto because it with eject with gas but is a single shot. Very nice little gun with a checkered stock but does need a little part and spring added by a gunsmith which is shown in the close up picture. It does not keep the gun from working though. Not even sure what to ask for on this one? Thanks for any info.

[Ufatz]

Your little rifle is truly a collectors gun and some Bayard nut would like to have it. Now,...I'm not saying it's worth a fortune but it will command some attention.

It is likely the little rifle was in a shooting gallery at a carnival at some time in its life.

An auction scenario is your best bet for selling it.

[leech~~]

Your little rifle is truly a collectors gun and some Bayard nut would like to have it. Now,...I'm not saying it's worth a fortune but it will command some attention.

It is likely the little rifle was in a shooting gallery at a carnival at some time in its life.

An auction scenario is your best bet for selling it.

Thanks ufatz. So do I Google BAYARD "nut" to find a good price on it?

[leech~~]

Wow, where are all the Gun expert guys on this forum?

[Ufatz]

Go to one of the gun auction sites and post it. They are not really rare (Bayard was a well known maker of firearms) but that model is unusual, to say the least. Do not try to shoot it with modern .22 ammo.....might wreck it. I know they have sold for $100-$200 but who knows.

[Getanet]

$100-200 is it? Heck, I'd pay that for it and all I know about it is it's old and looks neat.

[leech~~]

Go to one of the gun auction sites and post it. They are not really rare (Bayard was a well known maker of firearms) but that model is unusual, to say the least. Do not try to shoot it with modern .22 ammo.....might wreck it. I know they have sold for $100-$200 but who knows.

Thanks ufatz but I have shot it already and she works great. I'm pretty sure it's worth a lot more then $1-200

[Getanet]

Fine, $201 and not a penny more!

[leech~~]

Fine, $201 and not a penny more!

Getanet, I do have one other HSO member interested in it so if I don't hear from them maybe we can work something out before I bring it up to the swap meet tomorrow.

[Getanet]

Sounds good. I'm assuming you accept Bitcoins

[leech~~]

Sounds good. I'm assuming you accept Bitcoins

Um, not while it's still worth something. I still like GREEN!

[Ufatz]

Uhhhh....well, you asked for help and I provided some. I was not OFFERING you that price....telling you what they sell for. And if you are shooting it and having fun good for you. But ALL professional advice says DON'T shoot it with modern .22 loads.

But hey!.....you're in charge here.

[leech~~]

Uhhhh....well, you asked for help and I provided some. I was not OFFERING you that price....telling you what they sell for. And if you are shooting it and having fun good for you. But ALL professional advice says DON'T shoot it with modern .22 loads.

But hey!.....you're in charge here.

Thanks for the thoughts on the gun.

[Gordie]

Nice meeting you Leech and Thanks

[minky]

So, did the .22 sell?

How did the rest of the swap meet go?

[leech~~]

Nice meeting you Leech and Thanks

Gordie, it was nice meeting you. Hope you can make that gun look like it should.

After we met I went in side Cabala's and looked around on the consignment rack and now kick myself for letting the Model 67 Win 22 go for so cheap at the swap meet. There were 5-6 of them priced between $300 to $400

[swamptiger]

Anything that's old and says Winchester on it is worth good money if it's in fairly good condition. That Bayard is old and rare enough there probably isn't a set price, you just need to find the right buyer.

[leech~~]

Anything that's old and says Winchester on it is worth good money if it's in fairly good condition. That Bayard is old and rare enough there probably isn't a set price, you just need to find the right buyer.

Thanks, both are sold!

[pushbutton]

Well, what was it's value then?

[leech~~]

Well, what was it's value then?

We found it as high as $380 to $400 on the net. But, I have a soft heart and sold it to another HSO member at a good rate!

It did have one thing that needed to be fixed so being a Gunsmith it shouldn't be an issue for them.

[Ufatz]

Okay! That is higher than what I found on a quick search of my stuff. As long as everybody is happy the day is fine.

[monstermoose78]

yeah I bet the guy who bought it will make it look nice and pretty again.

[Fowlmouth]

When it comes down to it, it's only worth what another is willing to pay. Cool looking gun.

[Gordie]

When it comes down to it, it's only worth what another is willing to pay. Cool looking gun.

Yes this is true and using a gun auction site or a big sporting goods store as a way of pricing a gun is not the best way to go. I have seen people use a specific gun auction site to price their guns and what they don't realize is that the gun price on the site is what the seller wants as a starting bid and most of the time there are no bids on the gun and it will list two or three times. It doesn't mean the gun is worth that much. Same goes with the big sporting good store the prices they have on those used guns are outrageous and that is why the sits there so long. You can go make an offer and they will bargain with you, but they are getting what they want out of it in the end and the buyer feels he got a good price and probably still paid to much IMO.

When selling a used firearm you have to ask your self would I pay this much for it? This is a different story if it is a true collectable and has been appraised as such.