Stihl 051 Value? Parts? Quality?

[Levi of the North]

Hey all,

I have an opportunity to buy an 051 that has good (150) compression and looks to be in decent shape. Only thing it needs is a brake band.

These saws don't seem to be very common around here, and I'm mostly ignorant about them. What are they worth approximately? Were they a good saw? And how hard are parts to find?

As always, your collective knowledge is mightily appreciated.

 

[trojokid5]

not trying to steal your saw but where is everybody finding their vintage saws at?


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[Mad Professor]

Check the stickies section above. There is a whole thread on 050-076 Stihls

 

[Levi of the North]

not trying to steal your saw but where is everybody finding their vintage saws at?


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I browse Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace obsessively. I also run an ad on my local Kijiji basically saying "Wanted: Chainsaws" and that's turned up a few for me (including this one).