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PRE 64 WINCHESTER
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I have a friend that has acquired throught his father's death, an "in the box", pre 64 Winchester, chambered in 30/30, with the receipt. It was purchased in 1958 or 1960, I don't remember which he said. He has no use for guns and will most likely sell the item. I know that a 100% condition gun should go for about $750 according to blue book, but is that a realistic value, or do you think it could fetch more? Personally, I'd love to buy it but I'm not willing to pay that much.
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You'd have a grateful friend, but no rifle. Your call......
$750 is a steal. If it were mine to sell, it would have a $1250 price tag on it... with no wiggle room. At a live auction, it very likely could hit the $1500 mark.
Worst scenario: You stay out of this. Then he walks into a gunshop/pawnshop and they take it off his hands for well under the Fair Market Value.
If you don't want the gun, and you are looking out for his best interest (as a good friend should) print this post and show it to your friend. Best, Joe
I have a friend that has acquired throught his father's death, an "in the box", pre 64 Winchester, chambered in 30/30, with the receipt. It was purchased in 1958 or 1960, I don't remember which he said. He has no use for guns and will most likely sell the item. I know that a 100% condition gun should go for about $750 according to blue book, but is that a realistic value, or do you think it could fetch more? Personally, I'd love to buy it but I'm not willing to pay that much.
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Thank you all for the information. It was helpful. Unfortunately, the gun which I described yesterday, ended up to be a modern era Winchester 30/30. My friend had a receipt for a different gun which was his father had bought in 1958, which led him to believe it was for the pre 64 Winchester. Too bad....this would have been a real diamond in the rough.
Maybe he'll sell you the box. That's scarcer than his Winchester. Or, is it also a modern box with an old receipt?