have no idea if what he is asking is a decent price.

Prices vary by region, rifle condition, and caliber. Without knowing what the asking price is I don't see how anyone can give you a answer.

 

You may have already made the deal or passed, but it seriously depends on how badly you want it.

You have to consider these arent being made anymore (i assume its made in Gardner, MA). The ultra varmint was pricier new than the basic handi rifle. If its in good shape, you would not be hurt at $300 or even $350 if you want it. Thats equal to or more than it cost new, but like JM Marlins and pre-lock S&W's, thats getting more and more common.

 

Singles were never more than $200 on the used market no matter what model three years ago and now I see nicer ones for sale (not sure if they ever actually sell) for more than $400 routinely. I say no.

 

I don't think there were a lot of the "Ultra" models made, I have found two and bought them both. One is a 22 mag and the other is a 25-06, paid over $300 for both of them 8 or 9 years ago. I've never felt bad about paying "too much", have kicked myself for not paying an extra 50-100 for a firearm I wanted. DP

 

I recently purchased a 'Like New in Box' Buffalo Classic with all the apertures for $125 if that gives you any idea of value. These rifles weren't highly collectable when they were being made, so I'd venture to say there is no real 'Value' to a collector. If you pay much above $250 ... you are going into Thompson Center Encore territory and are better off with the 'step up' in quality and collectable value.

 

you got a heck of a deal on the Buffalo Classic, I would have jumped on that as well. In my experience, deals like that are rare and cant be counted on being repeated again in this lifetime. I'm seeing Buffalo classics being advertised for $300 and $400. Not sure how fast they are being moved, but there is a cult following among those who really like and appreciate the simplicity and performance of the handi-rifles, so I think $300 for any of the premium models in like new shape is very reasonable and fair.

 

I cant touch an Encore for less than $500 in my neck of the woods. But the prices on the h&rs are getting ridiculous

 

I purchased my NEF new in October of 2003 and paid $200 for it....still have it....with my handloads it is a tack driver....I use it every season for coyote hunting......have not missed yet...roud:

 

I know prices have gone up since H&R shut down but these things were only ever popular because they were good quality at and affordable price. I still find regular Handi's in .30-06 and .243 for $175-250 or so and I refuse to go over about $250 for one myself even though I really have a thing for them. Maybe a really cool model in excellent shape I might be willing to go a little higher even for something like a Buffalo Classic or a tricked-out Handi I would never go over $300, that's just me personally despite what the market may dictate. I saw a gun shop with a few nice rifles in the $300-350 range for more-or-less basic Handis and maybe someone might pay that but I also have seen several very recently from $175-250.

 

I gave 250 for a 223 Handi with a 3x9 Nikpn Prostaff at ouur gun show and sold it for 275. I was kinda wanting to keep it for a truck gun but another dealer had someone looking for one so I made 25 dollars on it and sent it on down the road. The Ultra will bring more for sure, I would say around 300-325.

 

Our .223 Superlight is the rifle all the youngsters start out with on our ranch Great little rifle.

 

A local pawn shop in western AR has about two dozen of them on the shelf from .223 to 45-70 and a lot of variety between. Most of them are between $175 - $250. I was looking at a youth model in .243 that was $229.99, but the owner said he could take a little less.

I've owned a few of them & still have one in .243. All have been no better than average for accuracy, but some have been much worse than average. One I owned briefly was a 25-06 with the 26" barrel. I've handloaded for years, and I tried multiple powder & bullet combinations in the gun, but could never get it to group much better than 4-5 inches at 100 yards. It's long gone. The .243 will get close to a 2" group with a load that doesn't exist in any book or web site I've seen, but it's something I came up with for this gun (33.5g IMR3031 under a 100g bullet). Just gave it to my grandson for his 10th birthday on 1/2/18 & he killed a button buck on Jan. 7th in the Jan 7/8 youth hunt.