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I look at a lot of guns..$100 to $300 doesn't buy U much in the Center Fire catagory..In 22 LR U can get a DECENT QUALITY gun in that price range. Check out the Walther 22 auto for about $220.

Check your prices on Beligum Browning HPs, out the door they are $650 up for New in Browning Vinyl Gunrug. Hammer prices at auction is $475 to $525 plus all the closing costs

I've been at this endevor for well over 25 years now. One thing has served me well. ALWAYS BUY THE BEST QUALITY GUN U CAN AFFORD, stay with name makers. These items hold value the best, appreciate the most and are the easiest to sell.

I talked to an old time collector yesterday of Smiths, English Rifles and Shotguns. He has moved on to High Standard 22 Autos..he said, "I've learned my lesson and now will only buy the best conditon guns."

My recommendation is to ONLY buy USED guns, like new cars they depreciate when bought new, and it takes a coupla years for them to recover. This is also a way to get a better quality gun for your money.

I bought a new Ruger Mark 1 22 LR Auto with 5" Bull Barrel back in 1982 for $187.00 I sold it NIB in 2005 for $225.00..thats one he11 of a profit for nearly 25 years, considering I had a $20 advertising expense against it.