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Pre 64 Model 70 270

skylerskyler Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
edited January 2011 in Ask the Experts
Hi there,
I have inherited a pre 64 Model 70 Winchester in a 270 caliber. I am wondering what it is worth. It is in great shape, but it does not have the original stock on it. The new stock is a gorgeous walnut stock, but it is clearly not the original. Unfortunately I do no have the original. I know that it hurts the value, but how much does it hurt the value? I would love any feedback on this gun. It is a great gun and a tack driver, but I have gotten into pheasant hunting and would like to sell or trade it for a shotgun.
Thank You for any help on this.
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The best way for the winchester experts to help you with value is good well lit close up pictures of all details of rifle see "'STICKY" post above yours on how to post pictures. Barring that let me say most times the original stock on rifle will help value BUT on rare occasions a Custom stock by well known stock makers can INCREASE the value . We really need detail pictures to be able to tell you more then a WAG.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    skyler,

    Hello, and welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.com.

    The rifle you describe has lost it's collector value. That being said, it is still way more of a rifle, than what you can sell it or trade it for(read this as bring your own vasoline, as the buyer's or traders will not offer it). It is definately more of a rifle, than you will get of a shotgun in return. I know the "pre-64's", are big money, but only in 95% all original condition or bettr. without the stock, that was original to the rifle, you have lost at least 50% of the value. You might get $400.00-600.00 on a real good day.

    Best
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  • skylerskyler Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    skyler,

    Hello, and welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.com.

    The rifle you describe has lost it's collector value. That being said, it is still way more of a rifle, than what you can sell it or trade it for(read this as bring your own vasoline, as the buyer's or traders will not offer it). It is definately more of a rifle, than you will get of a shotgun in return. I know the "pre-64's", are big money, but only in 95% all original condition or bettr. without the stock, that was original to the rifle, you have lost at least 50% of the value. You might get $400.00-600.00 on a real good day.

    Best

    Thank you for your insight. It is a gorgeous gun and an amazing shooting gun. I think that I will follow your advice and just keep it and enjoy it. It is a great deer hunting gun, and I will just save some cash for a new shotgun.
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  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932 ✭
    edited November -1
    Yea its lost collector value, however keep an eye on fleabay and GB auctions as occasionally one goes up for sale.
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  • SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,181 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That is a rifle you would regret selling. Bird hunt with what you can until times allow for an up grade and keep the rifle.

    Having experienced regret a few times makes my an expert in the field. [;)]
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  • skylerskyler Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all of your comments. The season is about over here for bird hunting anyway so I think the Model 70 will go back into the safe and I will save up for a new bird gun.
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