Did I make a mistake on my pre 64 model 70?

I don't see a problem !!!

I absolutely love it now, but others say I ruined the collector value.
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On this one and by my measure, you did the right thing and the end results, speaks for itself. It's your rifle, call and judgement. .... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
Send that gunsmith all the work you can. He didn't ruin your collector value, he enhanced a rifle you can carry with pride for a shockingly low price.

That fellow is not going to stay in business unless you tell all your friends what a good craftsman he is. I need such a fellow in my area, but they have all gone out of business.
 
Enjoy that good looking rifle ... let your descendants worry about the resale value ...
... I wouldn't give "resale value" a second thought !
Gary
 
There are plenty of guys that would readily pay $1,000 for that rifle, without the scope, maybe even more. But as it has already been mentioned, you will get far more joy out of using it than you will will ever get out of selling it.
In my opinion, it is the gold-standard of bolt-action rifles. Thanks for sharing your joy.
 
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