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19 March 2005, 00:10
Wise1
What would you expect to pay...
For a custom M98 Jeffrey bolt action in .375 H&H? The rifle is in excellent condition, no rust super nice wood with a leupold VXIII 1-5x20.
This is an awesome rifle, but it's pretty pricey. It would really take a lot of soul-searching for me to buy it.
Just curious what you guys think a rifle of this description would go for.
Give me some input and I'll tell you what the seller is asking for it.


Billy Bob
19 March 2005, 04:49
DB Bill
If it were a "name" gunsmith up to $10K. Assuming it's from an unknow but the work is really nice then $3500 to $5000.

I charge 10% for appraisals..pick the one you like and send the fee to your favorite charity.


DB Bill aka Bill George
20 March 2005, 00:28
lb404
fess up, who has it?


square shooter
20 March 2005, 03:31
Marc_Stokeld
if it is a W.J. Jeffrey, I would expect it to be between $4500-6500
20 March 2005, 04:41
Wise1
Marc wins the prize. (slap on the back and an attaboy)
The gun is on consignment at a shop here in Fort Worth.
It is a W.J. Jeffrey and it is an absolute beauty.

Asking price - $6500


Billy Bob
21 March 2005, 05:00
lb404
So where in FW is it? Number please!


square shooter
21 March 2005, 05:29
Michael Robinson
If it's a Jeffery (not Jeffrey), in the condition you describe, $8,000 wouldn't buy it if it weren't for that scope and the attendant drill holes.

Still, at $6,500, it would be worth a good hard look!


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
21 March 2005, 07:54
lb404
Come on BillyBob, give it up! Whose got the goods?


square shooter