i've got a chance to get a pre64 375H&H-- early 50s vintage. my question is are there any particualr years that are superior? or more importantly, are there any ones to avoid?

this one is advertised as being new and unfired and priced around $2500. does that sound like the right ballpark?

thanks

ppk1911,

Here is a guy who handles a lot of pre64 Model 70's, it might give you an idea about price.

http://www.daverifflegunsales.com/

Regards,

Terry

If it's truly like new, $2500 might be justifiable. A mint, unfired pre-64 M-70 probably ought to be left that way, IMO. If you intend to hunt, I'd look for one that's had some use for less money. I have an old 375 I got for under a grand that still looks good and shoots like a house of fire. My favorite pre-64 M-70's are the early postwar models (around 1949-1951) but they're all nice.

[ 10-22-2002, 22:58: Message edited by: fla3006 ]

thanks for the info guys! terry, i looked at that website and it looks like dave's got quite a selection of three-seven-fives-- thanks!

Those .300 H&H M-70's are priced kind of high.

A friend has all of those big calibers and his favorite is a new M-70 in .375 H&H. They go for a lot less than the prices asked there. But if you have the money and a thousand bucks this way or that is not much these days a pre-64 is sweet.

ppk1911,

I am certainly no expert when it comes to gun values, but I looked on Gunsamerica. They have 3 Pre64 M70's in .375H&H. All built in the 1950's. NIB for $2,700; 98% for $1,900; and one for $1,600.

Regards,

Terry

I had a Super Grade made in 1949, and it was superb. Had an Alaskan on it in a Jaeger sidemount. Shot MOA with several handloads..

I have a 1951 vintage in 220 Swift - the action was beautifully crafted and slicker than an eel in a bucketful of snot. Didn't care for the stock, tho' - that went, and then I rebarrelled to something more useful.

You can buy a nice pre 64 M-70 in 375 for about $1500 if you shop around and a good usable one for less than a grand....A mint collector will bring up to $2500.00 or more in a box with hang tags etc. A super grade for another grand.