Most Popular Used Hunting Rifles of July 2026 on GunBroker
By Claudia Bircu, GunBroker Staff
The most popular used hunting rifles on GunBroker in July 2026 included established bolt-action, lever-action, and single-shot platforms from Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Marlin, Browning, Savage, and New England Firearms.
The Remington 700 ranked No. 1 among used bolt-action rifles, the Winchester Model 94 led used lever-action rifles, and the Ruger No. 1 held the top position among used single-shot rifles.
Looking beyond the three category leaders, July’s rankings included 15 Top 5 models across these hunting-oriented rifle categories. Here’s a closer look at the used rifles that ranked highest on GunBroker during the month.
What Were the Most Popular Used Hunting Rifles on GunBroker in July 2026?
Three established rifle platforms occupied the No. 1 positions across the hunting-oriented categories covered in this report:
- Remington 700 — No. 1 Used Bolt-Action Rifle
- Winchester Model 94 — No. 1 Used Lever-Action Rifle
- Ruger No. 1 — No. 1 Used Single-Shot Rifle
Each represents a different type of sporting rifle. The Remington 700 uses a conventional bolt action, the Winchester Model 94 is one of the best-known American lever-action designs, and the Ruger No. 1 uses a falling-block single-shot action.
The rankings below are based on each firearm’s position within its respective GunBroker used-firearm category for July 2026. They should not be interpreted as an overall sales ranking across all three action types.
Top Used Bolt-Action Rifles – July 2026
| July Rank | Used Bolt-Action Rifle |
|---|---|
| No. 1 | Remington 700 |
| No. 2 | Winchester Model 70 |
| No. 3 | Remington 700 BDL |
| No. 4 | Ruger M77 |
| No. 5 | Ruger M77 Mark II |
No. 1: Remington 700
The Remington 700 ranked No. 1 among used bolt-action rifles on GunBroker in July 2026.
Introduced in 1962, the Model 700 has been produced across numerous configurations, chamberings, barrel lengths, and stock designs. That long production history gives the used marketplace a wide variety of Model 700 rifles from different manufacturing periods.
The Model 700 also had a second entry in July’s Top 5 through the Remington 700 BDL.
Remington 700
No. 2: Winchester Model 70
The Winchester Model 70 ranked No. 2 among used bolt-action rifles in July.
Introduced in 1936, the Model 70 has a long history as an American sporting rifle and has been manufactured in numerous configurations and hunting cartridges.
Used examples can vary substantially depending on production period, chambering, stock configuration, and other model-specific details.
Winchester Model 70
No. 3: Remington 700 BDL
The Remington 700 BDL ranked No. 3, giving Remington two Model 700 entries within July’s Top 5 used bolt-action rifles.
The BDL designation has been associated with one of the Model 700’s best-known sporting configurations. Depending on production period and specific model, used examples can differ in chambering, barrel configuration, stock design, finish, and other details.
Remington 700 BDL
No. 4: Ruger M77
The Ruger M77 ranked No. 4 among used bolt-action rifles.
First introduced in the late 1960s, the M77 became one of Ruger’s long-running bolt-action rifle families and has appeared in numerous hunting configurations and chamberings.
Its placement was followed immediately by another member of the M77 family.
Ruger M77
No. 5: Ruger M77 Mark II
The Ruger M77 Mark II ranked No. 5 in July.
The Mark II represented an evolution of the original M77 design while retaining its traditional sporting-rifle format.
With the M77 at No. 4 and M77 Mark II at No. 5, Ruger joined Remington in placing two related rifle models within July’s used bolt-action Top 5.
Ruger M77 Mark II
Top Used Lever-Action Rifles – July 2026
| July Rank | Used Lever-Action Rifle |
|---|---|
| No. 1 | Winchester 94 |
| No. 2 | Winchester 1894 |
| No. 3 | Marlin 336 |
| No. 4 | Savage 99 |
| No. 5 | Winchester 1892 |
No. 1: Winchester Model 94
The Winchester Model 94 ranked No. 1 among used lever-action rifles on GunBroker in July 2026.
Introduced in 1894, the Model 94 became one of Winchester’s best-known sporting rifles and has been produced in numerous configurations over its extensive history.
Because used Model 94 rifles can span different production periods, chamberings, barrel lengths, commemorative editions, and configurations, individual examples can differ considerably.
Winchester Model 94
No. 2: Winchester 1894
The Winchester 1894 ranked No. 2 in July.
The presence of both Winchester 94 and Winchester 1894 entries at the top of the data reflects the model naming used in the GunBroker rankings. When researching individual rifles, production dates, markings, chambering, configuration, and listing details can help distinguish specific examples.
Winchester 1894
No. 3: Marlin 336
The Marlin 336 ranked No. 3 among used lever-action rifles.
Introduced in 1948, the Model 336 became one of Marlin’s best-known centerfire lever-action designs and has appeared in several configurations and chamberings.
Its long manufacturing history means used examples can come from substantially different production periods.
Marlin 336
No. 4: Savage 99
The Savage 99 ranked No. 4 in July.
The Model 99 differs mechanically from many traditional lever-action rifles through its internal magazine design. Produced for decades in numerous chamberings and configurations, it remains represented primarily through used and collector-market examples following the end of production.
Savage 99
No. 5: Winchester 1892
The Winchester 1892 completed July’s Top 5 used lever-action rifles.
Originally designed in the late 19th century, the Model 1892 became another significant Winchester lever-action platform. Original rifles, later-production versions, and reproductions can all appear in the secondary market, making manufacturer, production period, chambering, and configuration important distinctions when examining individual listings.
Winchester therefore accounted for three of the five positions in July’s used lever-action Top 5.
Winchester 1892
Top Used Single-Shot Rifles – July 2026
| July Rank | Used Single-Shot Rifle |
|---|---|
| No. 1 | Ruger No. 1 |
| No. 2 | New England Firearms Handi Rifle |
| No. 3 | Remington Rolling Block |
| No. 4 | Thompson/Center Contender |
| No. 5 | Browning 1885 |
No. 1: Ruger No. 1
The Ruger No. 1 ranked No. 1 among used single-shot rifles on GunBroker in July 2026.
Introduced in 1967, the No. 1 uses a falling-block action and has been offered in numerous chamberings and configurations over its production history.
Its design and wide range of chamberings have produced a diverse selection of used examples from different production periods.
Ruger No. 1
No. 2: New England Firearms Handi Rifle
The New England Firearms Handi Rifle ranked No. 2 among used single-shot rifles.
The Handi Rifle is a break-action single-shot design that appeared in a variety of centerfire and rimfire chamberings and configurations.
Because the rifles were offered in numerous versions, the exact chambering, barrel, stock configuration, and condition are important considerations when comparing individual used examples.
New England Firearms Handi Rifle
No. 3: Remington Rolling Block
The Remington Rolling Block ranked No. 3.
The rolling-block action dates to the 19th century and appeared in a wide range of military, sporting, target, and later reproduction firearms.
Consequently, firearms described as Remington Rolling Blocks can differ substantially in age, configuration, caliber, origin, and collector significance.
Remington Rolling Block
No. 4: Thompson/Center Contender
The Thompson/Center Contender ranked No. 4 among used single-shot rifles in July.
The Contender became known for its interchangeable-barrel system and broad range of available chamberings and configurations.
When examining a used Contender, the specific frame, barrel, chambering, stock, and included components can be as important as the Contender name itself.
Thompson/Center Contender
No. 5: Browning 1885
The Browning 1885 ranked No. 5, completing July’s Top 5 used single-shot rifles.
Based on John Browning’s classic single-shot action, modern Browning Model 1885 rifles have been produced in multiple configurations and chamberings.
Its appearance alongside the Ruger No. 1, Handi Rifle, Rolling Block, and Contender gave July’s single-shot Top 5 a mix of falling-block, break-action, rolling-block, and interchangeable-barrel designs.
Browning 1885
Winchester Had Three of July’s Top Five Used Lever-Action Rifles
One of the clearest manufacturer patterns in July’s hunting-rifle rankings appeared in the lever-action category.
Winchester occupied three of the five positions:
- No. 1 — Winchester 94
- No. 2 — Winchester 1894
- No. 5 — Winchester 1892
Marlin and Savage accounted for the other two positions with the Model 336 and Model 99.
This is a ranking observation rather than a comparison of total sales volume between manufacturers. The July data establishes where the individual models ranked within the used lever-action category.
Remington and Ruger Each Placed Two Models in the Bolt-Action Top Five
July’s bolt-action rankings also showed multiple placements from individual manufacturers.
Remington occupied:
- No. 1 — Remington 700
- No. 3 — Remington 700 BDL
Ruger occupied:
- No. 4 — Ruger M77
- No. 5 — Ruger M77 Mark II
The Winchester Model 70 at No. 2 was the only model in the bolt-action Top 5 not carrying a Remington or Ruger name.
Bolt Action vs. Lever Action vs. Single Shot: What the July Rankings Show
July’s rankings provide three different views of the used hunting-rifle marketplace.
Bolt-action rifles included established sporting platforms such as the Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, and Ruger M77 family.
Lever-action rifles were led by Winchester, with the 94, 1894, and 1892 all appearing in the Top 5 alongside the Marlin 336 and Savage 99.
Single-shot rifles showed greater mechanical variety, ranging from the Ruger No. 1 and Browning 1885 to the NEF Handi Rifle, Remington Rolling Block, and Thompson/Center Contender.
The rankings identify the leading models within each action category. They do not establish that a No. 1 bolt-action rifle sold more units than a No. 1 lever-action or single-shot rifle.
What to Look for When Comparing Used Hunting Rifles
Used hunting rifles bearing the same model name can differ considerably based on when and how they were manufactured.
Details worth reviewing in individual listings include:
- Exact model and variant
- Chambering
- Manufacturing period
- Barrel length
- Stock configuration
- Overall condition
- Bore condition
- Original or replacement components
- Sights or optics
- Modifications
- Included accessories
- Original box or documentation, when applicable
Production history can be particularly important with models such as the Winchester 94, Model 70, Remington 700, Savage 99, and other rifles manufactured across long periods.
July 2026 Used Hunting Rifle Rankings: Key Takeaways
July’s GunBroker rankings put the Remington 700, Winchester Model 94, and Ruger No. 1 at No. 1 in the used bolt-action, lever-action, and single-shot rifle categories, respectively.
Several additional patterns stood out across the 15 Top 5 positions:
Winchester placed three rifles in the lever-action Top 5, with the 94 at No. 1, 1894 at No. 2, and 1892 at No. 5.
Remington placed two models in the bolt-action Top 5, including the category-leading Remington 700 and the 700 BDL at No. 3.
Ruger occupied two consecutive bolt-action positions, with the M77 at No. 4 and M77 Mark II at No. 5.
The single-shot category featured five different model families, led by the Ruger No. 1.
The Top 5 rankings included both long-running designs and discontinued platforms represented through the used marketplace.
Together, the July rankings provide a data-based snapshot of which models occupied the leading positions within GunBroker’s used hunting-rifle categories during the month.
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For a broader view of the July rankings, see Top Used Guns on GunBroker – July 2026 Report: Rankings & Key Takeaways.
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