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pre 64 model 70
hogpops
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I have a pre 64 model 70 in 25 ackley mag.The gun is in very good cond. Any help on value would be great.
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How much does this decrease the value?
Thanks for your induldgence.
W.D.
W.D.
quote:...but I don't know the power.
I don't know what the wood looks like, either.
I can suggest that you are at a disadvantage right from the get-go. You really need the detail of the rifle in the first place before trying to assess the value. Photographs of the rifle including some sharp details will help us help you figure out the value.
I'm not a collector but I can tell you without a doubt that the collector value of this rifle is zero. Most if not all collectors value the rifle as originally represented with no changes.
But there might be a ray of sunshine here even though the collectibility is non-existent. Many fine rifles have a greater value today simply because of the market shrinking and the prices going up. It's not impossible to find a Pre-'64 Winchester with a custom barrel gunsmithed by someone with a top reputation for professional work, to make the $1,000.00 price tag. A top-of-the-line barrel threaded, chambered and crowned will cost about $600.00 under normal circumstances. So it's not that much of stretch to 'assume' that the Pre-'64 action, trigger, bottom metal and stock have a value of $400.00 together. It's not collectible but that won't detract from the fact that you have an honest to God .375 H&H with which to hunt anything that walks this earth.
Best.
Thanks for your replies. I don't know if a photo would be available. The gun belongs to the father of a coworker of my son. My son has become a "pen pal" to the older gent, who does not do computers, much less emails. My son has purchased more than one firearm from him and has received more gun than he bargained for. He's also a gunsmith and target shooter of sorts. My son is the go-between on the deal and could possibly get some actual photos of the gun, but I wouldn't count on it. He would surely stand by his product and would not hesitate to refund money if the gun was not as described, but would cost someone extra for shipping, and possible FFL charges.
Best to contact him up-front, and ask if he specifically will sell it on a approval basis. Per your description in the first post only thing that is pre 64 Winchester, is the receiver. Possibly thats not even original, if it's a early model thats been D & T'd? Who knows you might fall in love with it, and be happy with the deal. On the other hand if your not, you would want to make sure that you could return it without any hassle. My 2 cents.