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Offline Graysgt

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452 American vs 455 American value?
« on: August 26, 2014, 05:04:52 PM »
Is a 452 American SR worth any more than a 455 American SR?  What is the main difference in the two?

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Offline viking499

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Re: 452 American vs 455 American value?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2014, 05:19:14 PM »
They are not making the 452 anymore.  That may attribute to a price difference.  With the 455, you can switch barrels and change calibers.

I would rather have the 452, but that is just me.

Offline bobanddog

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Re: 452 American vs 455 American value?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2014, 09:34:04 AM »
The 455 is an easier to machine (less expensive) design which sacrifices a second bolt lug, among other things.  To facilitate the interchangeable barrels and cartridges, the action, magazine well and ejection ports are longer. 
The 452 was a classic, and solid, design derived from the old BRNO rimfires, and the 'American' model usually had very nice polished bluing.  My preference is for the 452 & 453 models as well, although the 455 is still a good gun, in my opinion it's just not as good.
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Offline Graysgt

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Re: 452 American vs 455 American value?
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2014, 08:39:11 PM »
What would a like new in box 452 American suppressor ready be worth?

Offline viking499

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Re: 452 American vs 455 American value?
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2014, 08:44:04 PM »
What would a like new in box 452 American suppressor ready be worth?

Nothing.  Just send it to me and I will dispose of it for you...........

The 452 should bring more than the 455.  But, in my opinion, it is worth more.

Did you find one somewhere?


Offline Ruber

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Re: 452 American vs 455 American value?
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2014, 10:53:48 PM »

What would a like new in box 452 American suppressor ready be worth?
They are going for around $100 more than the 455 American around here.