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Pre 64 Model 70 winchester opinion please.

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drumangel

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I was lucky enough to find a pre 64 winchester model 70 in great condition at an estate sale for

$500, and being the salesman i am, i was able to talke them down to $275. i dont know lots about this rifle other than it is a classic. does anyone know what its worth could be by looking at a picture? its chambered in 30-06 and the stock has a few scratches on it. the barrel looks to be in great condition and after putting 20 rounds through it, i would say its is extremely accurate.
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If you feel good about the purchase price, that is what it is worth.

I hope that the lettering under the rear scope mount is grease pencil or that will REALLY drop the value. FWIW I think that you stole it! Of course I have a soft spot for Model 70’s but can not justify paying what some dealers are asking.

The big thing is are YOU content/happy with YOUR purchase?
 
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That's a steal dude.

I got one for 600 bucks about 9 months ago and doubled my money after cleaning it up a bit.

Put a period correct scope on it and if anything it's a sweet wall hanger for the man cave
 
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Modoc said:
If you feel good about the purchase price, that is what it is worth.

I hope that the lettering under the rear scope mount is grease pencil or that will REALLY drop the value. FWIW I think that you stole it! Of course I have a soft spot for Model 70’s but can not justify paying what some dealers are asking.

The big thing is are YOU content/happy with YOUR purchase?
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unfortunately, the person who had it before me took some type of engraving tool to it. but its not very deep and i think a skilled person could possibly restore it. im wondering if there is someone who specializes in restoring these things out there.
 
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Many would have a stroke at the notion, but to me, that’s the perfect rifle to reblue (after smoothing off the “engraving”) and re-finish the stock into a very nice rifle.
 
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Potsy said:
Many would have a stroke at the notion, but to me, that’s the perfect rifle to reblue (after smoothing off the “engraving”) and re-finish the stock into a very nice rifle.
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I would love to know of places that restore these. Are they hard to come by? I live in the dfw metroplex so I feel like it shouldn’t be that difficult to find right?
 
#11
You want to talk to someone from the ACGG. Jim Kobe, D'Arcy Echols, Doug Turnbull.....but you should be prepared for some sticker shock.


Or you draw file it and have it rust blued.....or dare I say cerakoted.
 
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