Yep, watched the same thing unfold.
Been seeing the same thing now for the last 2 years.
I try to capture what they go for on the threat BB on the Block.
That one last night is definitely a high water mark though.
The frustration is the bids will climb for a few days to $600-$800 then in the last hour or two sky rocket.
Interesting thing is that if there is a few of them that go up for sale, it satisfies the market and one might slip by at a ‘better’ price. Very fickle market though.

 

I was bidding, apparently not very seriously, on an Izhmash Biathlon Model 7-2-KO 22LR on Gunbroker and thought my $800+ bid might have a chance.
Nope, it sold for $1532. I know they are scarce but I wasn't expecting that kind of price! It looked to be in good shape, no sights or scope, one magazine.
Is it just me or is that a crazy price?

dav-- It's not just you, that IS a crazy price. While these ARE nice rifles (I have two), and I seem to shoot my 7-2's more than any other .22s that are in my inventory, there is just something addictive about the Izhmash toggle actioned rifles that appeals to many. I'm NOT exactly sure what that "something" IS, though... Maybe it's that crappy "painted" (Ruskie version of CerroKote) finish?? Nah... Perhaps maybe it is the Ruskie "fence post" quality wood stocks on the 7-2's that allow almost zero cheekweld for most shooters? Nah... Then it MUST be the plastic trigger guards and plastic (slippery) buttplates? Or maybe it's that lack of decent scope mounting options without a receiver ring drill/tap and installation of a full length rail? Or maybe its those overpriced OEM plastic magazines that are so hard to find? Nah... Having said all that, geezus HC, someone REALLY wanted THAT particular 7-2 badly! I have previously stated in other posts that I wouldn't sell mine EVER (or something to that effect), but $1500+ ??? for a stock 7-2? I may just have to reconsider that statement Naaahhh.... my 7-2's are not going anywhere. They are just too accurate, 2-stage triggers are just too good, and the 7-2 rifles are just way too much fun to shoot.

 

Seeing as that was an auction there was at least two people willing to go nearly that high!!

 

I confess I am one of those who are intrigued by the toggle action, but there is no way I can afford one.
If the 'real deal' is going for crazy prices like that, it makes me wonder why no one has come up with a toggle-style replacement for the bolt (maybe the receiver also?) on a 1022. Seems like that could be profitable for someone?

 

Check out the Volquartsen Summit action.

 

Ain't nothing like the real thing when it comes to this particular toggle action design. Over the the last several years, I have handled the original Summit, the Steyr variant as well as the new Volquartsen version of the Summit. None of them come close to the smooth action of a 7-2. And once broken in, the only thing that beats the Izhmash action is the Fortner. IMHO, YMMV, etc.
On paper it's a great idea to model the toggle action of a 7-2 into a 10-22 receiver, it technically functions and the marketing photos look great. But if you had an example of each of the above rifle on a table, it would become quickly evident what works best for less than $3K. That's why I own a 7-2 and none of the others. (still financially scheming for a Fortner though)
Once you add one of JSchell1309's toggle handles and play with the stock ergonomics a bit, you are in a whole different league.
It is such a pity that we have been cut off from the source of these rifles causing the prices to skyrocket. For their niche, they really are something else.

 

I was going to this that it's pretty crazy, and one would be better off buying a Anschutz Fortner action rifle...
- Then I looked them up and they're now well over the $3k mark...

 

G'day all, there was one in excellent condition with 5 and 10 shot mags sold on used guns australia on 18/11/23. price was $1100 au.Scott.

 

That’s a pretty good price in US dollars - $727.
Too bad it couldn’t just be UPS’d over to the states.

My question is - are there 10 round magazines available down under?
Because those can be sent. Just sayin…

 

G'day Gobber, had a look on our no1 site, every magazine known to man sadly none for 7-2 ko. Site is" usedguns.com.au ". Scott

 

Here is my thoughts.
There are new versions of what we call the
7-2 ko, model Baikal 141.
Go on YouTube and search Baikal 141 or google it.
We will never see in the free world.
So yep prices will go up 🙀 on the old
models we have.
I thought Larsen was making a clone ?

 

Midwest-- The stock shown in your first pic (the 2473.jpeg) looks sweet, and a design that Izhmash SHOULD have put on the 7-2's. Has a nice "line" about it, and it looks the the grip area would be a lot more conducive to reaching the trigger. I always felt that the existing 7-2 stock was lacking in that area, and that its a stretch for me to "get on" the trigger properly. You are probably right about the prices though... What is available is already HERE, and there ain't no 'mo. I'm certainly NOT going to spend $1500 for another though, so I'll just "suffer" with the pair that I have. So glad I picked them up when CDNN was closing them out at $399, but STILL kicking myself to this day I didn't get a SOBOL or two at that time. Woulda, shoulda, coulda and all that. Not sure what Larsen is doing, maybe others in the know will opine.

 

G'day ya'all, another biathlon 7-2 ko advertised for sale in australia " with mags '' for $800 . Site is ssaa gun sales. Scott.

 

Yikes! I have two -- one plain-Jane and the other in a Sobol stock. The first I got for $400 and the second was around $600, IIRC. For that money, I'm very tempted to sell, but I've never encountered another trigger that I like as much. Right now I shoot the Sobol-stocked one in a winter postal league, and I'm sitting on the other one for parts, since we'll probably never see these imported again unless there's some major league defenestration in the former Soviet Union.

 

There's another one on Gunbroker I just placed a bid on for the fun of it. Not successful with a $922 bid. Still over 3 days to go. I'll just watch the auction from here...

 

The one in Australia was sold in an hour.Scott.

 

If you are shocked by the price $1532 for Biathlon 7-2 rifle then what should I say ?

The price for the only one offered in Poland is $2512

 

PMB -

Interesting that the one pictured above has the smaller toggle handle that comes on the 7-2 basic without the typical thumb extension.

The full-on biathlon 7-4 commands a good price here in the US as well.


This one even boast an Anschutz barrel installed by MTGuns back in the day. Very nice looking rig.
Considering the other option - Anschütz 1827 Fortner - goes for $4,500, it's a good option for a beginning biathlon competitor.

And good luck finding a used 1827 Fortner for less than $4,000.
They are just as easy to find as an Izhmash Biathlon 10 round mag here in the US - basically 'unobtainium'!

 

Son just Bought one for 350 bucks at a pawn shop.

 

He should buy some lottery tickets!

 

The one on gunbroker is up to 1300. I’ve been looking for a sobol for a good while now, I just can’t find one that isn’t an old listing, and owners don’t seem to want to let go of them. My dad picked up a regular 7-2 for $250 about a year ago. I’d call him lucky but he scours gun shops and shows and I just don’t go often enough.

Chad

 

To say I am surprised by the selling price is putting it mildly. I have a Biathlon 7-2 KO. My Grandsons love to shoot it, as they can work the action faster than a bolt action. Won't give them an auto as they will burn through a brick in about 20 minutes. Selling my Biathlon is not an option for me as I like it too. What do the mags go for? Have two (IIRC), doubt I need more for the sound of it.

 

Current bid with 2-1/2 hours to go....$1725
I obviously need to come out of retirement and get a serious job. I thought blowing $1500 on a very nice 40XB with beautiful Redfield International sight was extravagant...

 

I bought a 40X sporter repeater a few months back, it makes these types of purchases easier 😂 I’ll hold out for a sobol though, but once cry once.

Chad

 

I'm the son who bought the gun at a pawn shop! I bought it for bout $375. It's a Biathlon 7-2-KO in 22 WMR. The gun is stamped with 22 LR, but I'm not confident if it's a rare defect or if it was customized later in the gun's life. I'm curious of what you all think!

I bought it because I wanted a rifle in 22 WMR, and I thought it was special. If I could get more out of it (I'm no collector) that'd be good info to know.