Quote Originally Posted by Graybat View Post
I have a Browning Airstar that on the outside is in mint condition. Unfortunately the circuit board seems to have burnt out. The motor started to compress the spring but then smoke started to come out of the circuit board compartment.

I’m wondering if this rifle is of any interest to a collector as a curio. Not many were made.

Externally it is in great condition and has the charger.

I’m arranging for it to be sold at Kempon but would like an idea of price.

Thanks for your interest.
Hmm, as you say, not that many around. Probably for a reason. I have 2 - they're heavy, loud, slow to re-cock and the Ni-Cd battery (even when new) didn't last long. That said they are part of the Browning/Rutten history, are beautifully made and have their place in history. You certainly think carefully before your shot.

The board itself is quite simple, so it should be possible to repair it or build a new one from veroboard if the tracks burnt. However, due to their rarity, the broken gun may be attractive for its gearbox, in particular.

It'll be too heavy as a wall hanger for most modern homes.

As a breaker I'd say £50-80 may be fair. You'll only really shift it to an existing owner, I suspect. Or as one helluva project gun. Otherwise I fear it is worthless...