Ok I have a gun, don't like to sell any guns and especially one that shoots .5 MOA. But like some others have extremely medical bills and figuring what to do. Anyway the gun is a 58' Winchester model 70 in pre 64. Good condition, all original and with the load I worked up shoots 20 bullets in the size of a quarter all day long. It's in good shape not great has normal wear but not anything abnormal. It's in 30-06. Anyway a man I know is a gun collector, he already has 3-4 of these and says he'll give 750 for it. Like I said I haven't sold no gun in about 30 years and this is one of my best. For one its a great shooter and my grandpaw gave it to me before he passed on but idk. Anyway if I did decide to sell it would that be a fair price or is it worth more generally speaking. ?just wandering.
Price for win 70 pre 64 ?
- Thread starter BuckRub
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Personally I would not sell it unless I absolutely had to considering the grandfather connection(and I understand that absolutely may be the case here) But as described and considering the situation I would jump on the $750.00 offer for a loved one or myself in need of medical care. Good luck and Godspeed.
GLK
GLK
Art Eatman
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A Standard Grade in '06 is the most common pre-'64 Model 70. $750 seems like an okay price.
Common post WW-2 rifles made prior to 1964 simply don't have any real collector value. Some rifles in special configurations or odd calibers bring a premium. As do pre-war rifles. Some people thing any pre 64 is worth a fortune, and from 1964 up to about 1994 when Winchester brought back CRF rifles they did bring a premium. There is no real reason to pay premium prices for them, but some people still do. That alone does drive up prices somewhat. $750 is probably a very fair price for the rifle in question.
I have no problem selling most guns. But would have a hard time selling a Winchester my grandpa gave me. Just saying. You'll never get rich on it, but that is one I'd try real hard to keep.
I have no problem selling most guns. But would have a hard time selling a Winchester my grandpa gave me. Just saying. You'll never get rich on it, but that is one I'd try real hard to keep.
spacemanspiff
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A pre-64 Model 70 in 30'06 has been on my wish list for a while now. Saving my quarters nickels and dimes for one. Gonna take me a while though. Wife keeps raiding my change jar for the vending machines at her work. 
Blindstitch
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Ouch. I would hate to have medical reasons that would force me to think of selling a rifle my grandpa gave me. Especially a pre 64.
Good luck with your decision.
Good luck with your decision.
I may be reading between the lines here, but if you must sell, the only thing I can guarantee you is that you will regret it some day. I've heard that story many times about the regret of the gun that got away, for whatever reason.BuckRub said:
Good Luck on a tough decision.
...bug
Unlicensed Dremel
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My Fjestad book is 3 years old, so I won't attempt to mislead you by quoting it, but
That's the key that makes it valuable - so don't take too little!
That's the key that makes it valuable - so don't take too little!
I have a bazillion cheap guns, but only two pre 64 Winchester M70s, becuase they cost too much.
1956 30-06, had been rebarreled and a Redfield TV scope added $585 from an ad in the newspaper 2005.
I have since put a different stock on it, a 270 barrel, and a Leupold scope.
1953 featherweight 308 minty metal, broken stock wrist poorly repaired $400 gun store 2012
1956 30-06, had been rebarreled and a Redfield TV scope added $585 from an ad in the newspaper 2005.
I have since put a different stock on it, a 270 barrel, and a Leupold scope.
1953 featherweight 308 minty metal, broken stock wrist poorly repaired $400 gun store 2012
