Value of a Wright Reciprocating Saw?

[altatim]

Its a model GS-5020A and its in pretty good shape. I can get some more photos but a neighbor has it and is asking 200 for it. Not sure if I need it or if its worth it but if its a steal or if someone else wants it I would gladly grab it for them.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Its a model GS-5020A and its in pretty good shape. I can get some more photos but a neighbor has it and is asking 200 for it. Not sure if I need it or if its worth it but if its a steal or if someone else wants it I would gladly grab it for them.
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not worth much, sort of a oddball collector saw, have several of them myself in several models, Not really useful and painfully slow they can be used in orchards for pruning as they do not use bar oil. I have never spent more than $50. for near mint ones. Blades for them are very scarce these days.

 

[grizz55chev]

not worth much, sort of a oddball collector saw, have several of them myself in several models, Not really useful and painfully slow they can be used in orchards for pruning as they do not use bar oil. I have never spent more than $50. for near mint ones. Blades for them are very scarce these days.

They're loud, slow, heavy and not worth more than $50 to $100 in excellent condition. I have 3 or four of em in my collection.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Those old saws mostly had those Carter carbs which can be a challenge today. I think they are mostly only worth displaying or using for some parts for the Wright chainsaws. $50...

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I've turned them down for free if that tells you anything. Not worth much at all. Just a conversation piece IMHO.

Friend has one he does demonstrations of it cutting.

 

[altatim]

Looks like all around I'll pass on it, more of a novelty to find one as I've never seen one in these parts of the world.

 

[buzz sawyer]

I have three of them I restored - just out of curiosity. As Pioneer guy said, they are very slow, just not practical for cutting firewood. I heard some deer processors have used them due to lack of oil on the blade and are also good for openings in log homes. The do cut nicely on dimensional lumber like 2 x 6.