I am trying to determine the value of my FWB 603 . Any information on the best way to do this would be appreciated.
FWB 603 value
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You could check the Blue Book Of Airgun Values, Ebay and Gun Broker, do a search on this forum, and/or ask the many experts on this forum what they think it's worth.
A pertinent excerpt from the 13th Blue Book Of Airgun Values of one expert's opinion is attached. But for whatever it's worth, and lacking specifics about your 603, he considers it worth exactly $500-1,000.
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A pertinent excerpt from the 13th Blue Book Of Airgun Values of one expert's opinion is attached. But for whatever it's worth, and lacking specifics about your 603, he considers it worth exactly $500-1,000.
View attachment BB excerpt pdf.pdf
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Love those guns, I was thinking around $800, so the 500-1K is reasonable. Those are incredible guns and most last a long, long, long time before actually needing to be rebuilt. Even when they do, it's a simple and fairly cheap job.
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I saw one not long ago that looked very nice and was shooting @ 550+ fps go for 750 or so. That would be in the right neighborhood at 500-1000 I guess
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They weren't very common. And the fewer of anything that exist, the exponentially fewer exist on the used market. That so, the deeper you have to dig to find values. Consequently sometimes finding only outdated sales (years ago), dissimilar model variations and/or conditions.
Even then values and selling prices vary wildly depending on how long and deep you're willing to search for a qualified/motivated buyer versus quicker sale/cheaper price to a less motivated buyer.
To paraphrase, there's more to selling used airguns than meets the eye; more obstacles and pitfalls too. Don't get me started on the subject of packaging, shipping and insuring long, heavy air rifles.
Suffice to say I've written at least one chapter and several posts on these subjects.FWIW, I bought and later sold an FWB 600 decades ago. Think I got $450 (from a qualified/motivated buyer).
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The value of my FWB 603 - PRICELESS!!! 
Kidding aside, I paid $900 for mine a couple of years ago. It was in pristine condition (from a casual shooters collection so no competition usage) and was resealed just prior to the sale.
Cheers!
Kidding aside, I paid $900 for mine a couple of years ago. It was in pristine condition (from a casual shooters collection so no competition usage) and was resealed just prior to the sale.
Cheers!
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I was wondering how one goes about selling and shipping. I tried looking for in state forums but never got anywhere.They weren't very common. And the fewer of anything that exist, the exponentially fewer exist on the used market. That so, the deeper you have to dig to find values. Consequently sometimes finding only outdated sales (years ago), dissimilar model variations and/or conditions.
Even then values and selling prices vary wildly depending on how long and deep you're willing to search for a qualified/motivated buyer versus quicker sale/cheaper price to a less motivated buyer.
To paraphrase, there's more to selling used airguns than meets the eye; more obstacles and pitfalls too. Don't get me started on the subject of packaging, shipping and insuring long, heavy air rifles.
FWIW, I bought and later sold an FWB 600 decades ago. Think I got $450 (from a qualified/motivated buyer).
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This attachment might help, also-
View attachment MC excerpt.pdf
I'll replace the term "airline approved" cases with "foam-padded cases or rifle-specific boxes; in either case, inside a cardboard (sleeve) box".
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Maybe look through these?Or contact Carel. He deals in these rifles a lot. Perhaps he could help you. [email protected]
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so, there are few 603's that come up for sale in the states besides what Carel sells out of Europe
some i have seen reach the Blue Book price and even exceed it
your rifle even though it needs rebuilding to bring it to 95% would be in the 1500.00 range maybe a little less
now their buyers and seller and both are on the opposite end of the stick
if someone got a deal that is great but that doesn't make their price right either
hell, years ago i got a Diana model 10 pistol for 50 bucks
now the market could be a little soft as we head into some rough times
here is the latest blue Book page
so don't give it away and far as i am concern the best SSP rifle ever made
just some opinion
some i have seen reach the Blue Book price and even exceed it
your rifle even though it needs rebuilding to bring it to 95% would be in the 1500.00 range maybe a little less
now their buyers and seller and both are on the opposite end of the stick
if someone got a deal that is great but that doesn't make their price right either
hell, years ago i got a Diana model 10 pistol for 50 bucks
now the market could be a little soft as we head into some rough times
here is the latest blue Book page
so don't give it away and far as i am concern the best SSP rifle ever made
just some opinion
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To best of my knowledge the red/natural laminated stock was specific to the Junior model 603. Shorter stock than standard model. May or may not effect value or buyer pool.
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Don't know about the relevance of the red/maple stock to the model, always thought that the stock colors were an option.
My 603 has the "Christmas stock", with red/green/blue laminate. I tell you that as an old guy who strongly likes traditional stocks, preferably in walnut, the stock on the 603 was a real shock to the system!
Took me a while to get used to the colors, happy to say that I've become way more tolerant of non-traditional guns and stocks... I even have a couple of tactical rifles!
Attached is a picture of my FWB 603. For reference, the LOP is 13 inches.
Cheers!
My 603 has the "Christmas stock", with red/green/blue laminate. I tell you that as an old guy who strongly likes traditional stocks, preferably in walnut, the stock on the 603 was a real shock to the system!
Took me a while to get used to the colors, happy to say that I've become way more tolerant of non-traditional guns and stocks... I even have a couple of tactical rifles! Attached is a picture of my FWB 603. For reference, the LOP is 13 inches.
Cheers!
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I would agree with the Blue Book, $1300-1500+
The 603’s have a lot going for them and always demand a premium. The color is another up tick.
Does it shoot to spec? Any performance issues would be negotiable.
The 603’s have a lot going for them and always demand a premium. The color is another up tick.
Does it shoot to spec? Any performance issues would be negotiable.
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Don't know about the relevance of the red/maple stock to the model, always thought that the stock colors were an option.
My 603 has the "Christmas stock", with red/green/blue laminate. I tell you that as an old guy who strongly likes traditional stocks, preferably in walnut, the stock on the 603 was a real shock to the system!
Attached is a picture of my FWB 603. For reference, the LOP is 13 inches.
Cheers!
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As point of reference, purchased in 2022 from Jim E when he was still importing used FWB. $1150 tested and shipped. Blue Book givea the “Christmas“ stock a 10% premium.
Made the wedge and added later.
Made the wedge and added later.
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I like the xmas stock.
I am interested in selling mine. Just trying to figure out how to go about it.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and input.
I am interested in selling mine. Just trying to figure out how to go about it.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and input.
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