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Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
Model 70 classics also have G-prefix serial numbers, or at least did when introduced. I do not know the current numbering scheme.

My left handed Classic made in 2004 has a serial number starting with "G"

Just walk away...

I don't think that Wapiti22 was intersested in the Pre/Post Model 70 debate. The Post 64 Model 70's chambered in .300 H&H Magnum are rare. Are they, our will they be collectable like the earlier Pre Models? Maybe/maybe not. Anyway I love the .300 H&H Magnum, and any rifle chambered in that caliber will get my attention. However, at this time in this ecconomy I would pass on the above rifle at that price. A neat gun anyways.

He has since edited his ad with a new date of mfg. and noting it is a push feed, but hasn't lowered his price. He's a vendor at the local gun show so we agreed to meet (not buy) next Saturday. He makes custom stocks.

Your serial number tells the story. It is a push feed Model 70 made in 1989. Classics also have the "G" prefix, but are in a different serial number range. Furthermore, Custom Shop Classics have their own serial number range, different from production Classics. FWIW.

Wapiti22

Where are you located ?

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Originally posted by Fjold:

quote:

Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
Model 70 classics also have G-prefix serial numbers, or at least did when introduced. I do not know the current numbering scheme.

My left handed Classic made in 2004 has a serial number starting with "G"

My LH Featherweight in 270WSM has a "G" prefix as well.

Seattle

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Originally posted by 505G:
Wapiti22

Where are you located ?

I have not shot the new Winchesters but I have heard it here that they are very good, from dogcat and from others. Hill Country Rifles thinks the new Winchesters are top stuff too.

That said, I dont think the OP said it was a "collector" rifle. Every one of these Winchesters is not a collector rifle. For that matter only a few really qualify in that category.

Beings the rifle in question is a 300H&H I would say get it if it suits you. If you are going to use it and shoot it and hunt with it. There are some very accurate push feed Winchesters. And you are not likely to have to stop a charging brontosaurus with it. And if you use it for 10 or 20 years, you probably wont sell it, and even if you do you wont worry too much about the price. Besides in 20 years it could be, and probably will be, a different market.

The price of the OP rifle might be a bit up - or not. If you were to find a boxed pre-64 in 300 H&H it sure wont be $1000.

If it is a newer "Classic " controlled round feed then it cetainly is a good rifle and would bring the asking price. Some top custom gunsmiths like Mark Penrod prefer these "Classics".