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To good to be true?
09 February 2013, 20:37
PAGuardianTo good to be true?
Long story short, I've been looking into buying my first big bore but don't want to spend a small fortune. A family friend offered to sell me a pre-64 Winchester model 70 in 375 H&H for $600. I've personally shot this rifle and the action is in good condition. The stock is not the original but honestly I was planning on having a custom stock made later on anyways.
To me, this seems to be a great deal for my first big bore but it almost seems to good to be true. Am I missing something here or should I pull the trigger?
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09 February 2013, 20:49
fla3006Great buy on "the rifleman's rifle". I have a 375 pre-64 M70 too, very pleasant to shoot. Watch ebay or other auction sites for a pre-inletted blank:
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09 February 2013, 20:51
bwanamrmJump on it, the action alone is worth $600!
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09 February 2013, 20:55
jjbullBuy it
now...do not delay.
And remember this 'family friend' at Christmas too.
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10 February 2013, 00:40
GeorgeSIf it is a 'pre-'64' with controlled-round feed, it is a decent price.
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10 February 2013, 00:46
BiebsNo better way to start on your big-bore collection...and there WILL be more than one, believe me :-)
10 February 2013, 00:51
FAST996If you don't like it,after you buy it,PM me and I'll take it.
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10 February 2013, 01:12
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 10 February 2013, 01:52
Michael RobinsonYou kiddin' me? A pre-64 Model 70 in .375? Snap it up. It's worth close to twice that price.
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10 February 2013, 02:15
TerryRDON"T BUY IT!!! it is an obvious swindle. This should be reported to the authorities asap. Please pm me with the miscreant's name and phone number and I will take care of reporting the situation to the proper authorities.
11 February 2013, 20:55
PAGuardianIt's a done deal. I'm very excited about this rifle. Over time I plan on having a custom stock made out of some locally grown black walnut or maple.
"The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching". - John Wooden
11 February 2013, 22:09
jeffeossoIs it actually an action made before 1964. Or the crf pre-64 style action? If the later then it is a good price. If the former it is a swindle of some sort
12 February 2013, 05:01
capowardJeff you have a PM...
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John Wayne 14 February 2013, 06:48
lavacaJeffe,
Doesn't really matter at that price. One's a great deal, the other's a steal.
14 February 2013, 06:49
lavacaJeffe,
Strike my last post - read yours more closely and I see your point exactly.
