Value (if any) of a Crosman 400 Repeater?

[texas_yankee]

I have what I believe is a Crosman 400 Repeater .22 caliber "pellet" gun. From some quick research, I *think* it's the first variant with the cross bolt safety manufactured between 1957 and 1962. The stock has some dings, and the gun needs a cleaning, and probably a valve rebuild kit. It belonged to a family member, but he forgot about the gun long ago, doesn't want it any more, and I hate to just throw it in the trash. Any thoughts on a fair valuation? Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

 

[kayaker]

Myself I would clean it up & try it . The stock just needs some TLC sand it down restain & if you have some small dents in the wood just put a wet wash rag over the dent then put a iron on the rag to raise the grain very simple but take your time . Check out e-bay looks like you can get a o-ring kit for around 9 bucks . Looks like a fun project ! they'll probably want it back when your done LOL. Sorry not sure what its worth .

 

[MJS]

FWIW - I checked ebay - One of those sold for $180 and another is listed for $237. Who knows?

 

[springer]

It looks like you have the magazine, which usually disappears. The stocks refinish nicely, and the blue finish looks pretty good. This is a fun gun to shoot, just like the 600 handgun which shares the mechanism. Since the advent of rotary magazine repeaters these guns have become less desirable. Fix it up and plink in the yard.

 

[texas_yankee]

Thanks guys - maybe it'll just go back into the closet for a rainy day project . . . 

 

[270windude]

I’d occasionally post it in the classifieds as you might hit some eccentric like myself who decides they need this for their collection. 

 

[AirNGasman]

It's worth somewhere between $60 and $100.

 

[texas_yankee]

Thanks for the value opinion - I was gonna post it for sale on this board, but I don't have the requisite number of posts.

 

[bplvr]

I collect them .I'll give u $100.00 for it even if it needs resealed.

 

[bballinger]

I'll go one better. What would be the value if it is a Crossman 400 but was distributed by Sears. Has Sears where Crosman should be? Complete gun. Needs a seal kit.

 

[AirNGasman]

Add $20 to my valuation above.

 

[Jiminsc]

Not to jack the thread I also just inherited one I would sell. Wood actually looks a little nicer, but the blueing not as nice.

 

[AirNGasman]

FWIW, that level of rust wreaks havoc on value.

 

[Guest]

Myself I would clean it up & try it . The stock just needs some TLC sand it down restain & if you have some small dents in the wood just put a wet wash rag over the dent then put a iron on the rag to raise the grain very simple but take your time . Check out e-bay looks like you can get a o-ring kit for around 9 bucks . Looks like a fun project ! they'll probably want it back when your done LOL. Sorry not sure what its worth .

I second the restoration, whatever you do don't throw it away! 

 

[natrb]

I have this one I would sell, looks to me like it is missing the handle on side , I picked up at estate sale 

 

[texas_yankee]

Thanks, guys, but I sold the gun to someone who wanted to refinish it, etc. - not in my wheel house . . . but I appreciate the suggestions - this would have been a one-off for me and it's not likely I'd get into the air gun scene.