I build beer pong tables аnd sell thеm, bυt I wаѕ offered a trade instead, аnd thеу guy offered a, “winchester 243 bolt action wood stock wіth a bsa 130 dollar brаnd nеw scope.” now, whаt dοеѕ thаt mean? Iѕ іt gοοd? Hοw expensive аrе thеу?
Mу tables usually gο fοr аbουt $130.
mаkе sure іtѕ unloaded. haha. thаt mаdе mе luagh. Thanks, thеѕе аrе аll grеаt аnѕwеrѕ!
It depends on how much you charge for your tables. The quality of the weapon is good, but the value will have to be determined. Search out the weapon by Model Number, consider the condition of the gun and do the math.
Its a good rifle, although I would very carefully go over the rifle (check headspacing, etc. ) If you are convinced that you like it that much after initial inspection, take it to a gunsmith and have him look it over. If the smith gives the A. O. K. , then definitely trade, it seems like a damn good deal.
It really depends on the condition of the rifle and the manufacturer and model. Is it a Winchester Rifle chambered in 243, or is it another Manufacturer’s Rifle, chambered in 243? BSA Scopes are not great quality, so I would do some research on the model of the scope to see what it is really worth.
A guy is willing to trade a gun for a beer pong table. I would be suspicious of this. How well do you know the guy? Sounds like there is a house somewhere with a broken window and a missing gun.
To answer your question, I would definitely trade, if i was sure it wasn’t hot.
some of them are pretty nice. when he brings it u need to first make sure its unloaded, second look at the rifling making sure its not hard to see or disappearing, third after u have made SURE the rifle is unloaded, work the bolt point it in the air and dryfire it to make sure it works. oh and get a receipt.
Winchester . 243 could be one of two things. First it is a Winchester Rifle chambered in . 243 Winchester or it could be another manufacturer’s rifle chambered in . 243 winchester. The . 243 Winchester is a intermediate cartridge. It’s on the light side for deer and on the heavy side for varmints but capable of taking both.
Bolt action is the action type. A wood stock means would stock and not a synthetic(plastic) stock.
The BSA is a relatively scope, but usable non the less.
You need to find the make (manufacturer) and model of the rifle. If you want further help.
If it is in good condition, and doesn’t appear to have been neglected or abused then its a great deal. Double check the rifles bore to make sure the bore is not rusted or that the rifling inside the barrel is not thin and worn. *. . Tell him you want to test fire the Rifle first, and see how he reacts to that idea. *. .
Well to me you could just throw the scope away, but yeah take the rifle just as long it has not been in a felony crime!
Laugh now but there are many people who dont take that precaution (of checking to make sure a weapon is unloaded)and thats how accidental shootings happen. I was taught to always verify the status of any weapon that is handed to you even if the person handing it to has already checked it better to double check then to not and there still be a round in the chamber or magazine. I have seen people drop the magazine out of a pistol and forget to check the chamber then go to dry fire at ground and the gun goes bang. So better safe then sorry.
Also ask if the guy minds if you have the serial number run just as a precaution. If he does not want the serial run or complains about you asking to run it then take that as a hint that the gun might be stolen.
Even if you dont have any intention of running it seeing how the person acts after you ask can tell you if he is the legitimate owner of the gun.
Like a previous poster said carry the gun and have it checked out by a gunsmith. Even if you spend $15-$25 to get it checked out its still a deal considering that most rifles are worth around $200 or more.
Make sure that you get a bill of sale and a copy of his drivers license so that if anything ever happens and the gun does turn out to be stolen you have a link to him to put it back on him for selling a stolen gun.
For the price that you are asking for your tables and if the gun is in good condition then you will come out ahead.
I would find out what the gun is first. If it is a Winchester model 70, I’d snap it up in a heart beat, even it is a push feed(including the model 670), unless the person seems like a shady character and you get a suspicion that the gun may be stolen. Perhaps get the serial number and contact the PD before taking possession of the gun to see if it has been reported stolen.