Old saw worth?

[Suz]

I've got a 37 year old Montgomery Ward (Remington) chain saw that a collector wants to buy. I have no idea what to ask for this saw.
BTW, I cannot get it started, but I think the carburetor probably needs work on it. Other than missing a chain, the saw is complete with the manual.

What do you think I should ask for this saw?

 

[fastLeo151]

Maybe you should let us know the model?

 

[computeruser]

Maybe you should let us know the model?

And a picture, too, while you're at it.

 

[makguy]

As a general rule, unless it's super rare, or an old giant, I try to pay less than 150 for a vintage runner. If it is free turning and complete, but not running, less than 100. If it's stuck or missing pieces, no more than 50 for a parts saw. Ultimately, try to get something more, and negotiate for what your comfortable with.

 

[67L36Driver]

opcorn:

 

[blsnelling]

I'm not aware of any really valuable Montgomery Wards saws. It's probably not worth more than $20-$50.

 

[homelitejim]

I can pick old vintage saws all day for about .30 cents a pound.

 

[HELSEL]

I'm not aware of any really valuable Montgomery Wards saws. It's probably not worth more than $20-$50.

What about the WD-80 or the WD-99
I am sure they would bring more than
50 bucks??

 

[67L36Driver]

Not 'till they pry my cold, dead fingers......................................

Or, untill I could replace it with a Remy PL-55 in actual Remington colors.................................

 

[sachsmo]

I'm not aware of any really valuable Montgomery Wards saws. It's probably not worth more than $20-$50.

Check out a Wards 820,


137cc West bend engine, any saw with a big Bender is highly collectable.

 

[67L36Driver]

I'm not aware of any really valuable Montgomery Wards saws. It's probably not worth more than $20-$50.

Like this one maybe.

But, this one is a different story.

Note: It has not been established for certain that the lt. blue is original paint or not. I strongly suspect it is.


Wards sold more Remingtons than actual Remington dealers sold, I think.

 

[sachsmo]

[video=youtube_share;pwIgBfzInbQ]http://youtu.be/pwIgBfzInbQ[/video]

 

[Chris J.]

I'm not aware of any really valuable Montgomery Wards saws. It's probably not worth more than $20-$50.

Those of us who look for certains makes & models rebadged for Montgomery Ward want everybody else to keep thinking that there aren't "any really valuable Montgomery Wards (sp) saws."


Suz, as others have posted, a model number and/or some photos would be useful.

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/GasbyManufacturer?OpenView&Start=117&Count=30&Expand=137#137