And now, the rest of the story. Those of you whom read my previous post about the cheap 459 Mark X need to here the rest of the conversation that took place with the gun shop and the former owner of the rifle. The man that owned the rifle seems to have a very bad case of the big bore bug and a wicked mean ex-wife. He wants to sell his unique collection but has no idea what they are worth, hence the price on the Mark X. I will list the remaining three rifles in detail and hopefully, you all will be able to tell me what they are worth. They are all three almost identical as far as finish.

Rifle #1) Interarms Mark X Magnum length action
Laminated stock with decent(better than factory) checkering and an Ebony tip and grip cap. Barrel mounted sling swivel and a screwed on front sight with hood. The rear sight is an island type with three leaves total, one standing and two folding. The action is slick, far better than most but by no means a Miller or Echols. It is chambered in 470 Capstick of all things and he has brass and dies.The bolt now wears a Winchester 70 style safety. The barreled action has been treated with gun coat and is matte black. the rifle has a second recoil lug and the stock is glass bedded full length with cross bolts. There is a Timney trigger and is breaks very crisp. The rifle feeds perfectly and has a target included of just over 5/8 inch at 100, three rounds.

Rifle #2) This is a standard German 98 complete with cut out for loading with stripper clips and the Nazi eagle. This rifle is chambered in 458 Win mag and the specs are identical to the first as far as trigger, stock and finish.

Rifle #3) This is a FN commercial Mauser very much like the Interarms Mark X. The safety is the same Win 70 type as the first two and the rifle wears the same stock, finished the same way. This rifle is chambered in 416 Taylor.

All the stocks are brown laminate and look like The Gary Goudy model from Great American Gunstocks. The rifles all feed flawlessly and he had targets proving all were one inch guns or less. Please read through the specs and give me your opinions on the value of these guns. He is in his sixties and his ex-wife is really being a world class bitch. I want no part of screwing him over when you stop to consider that he is selling his life work.

Joe

This doesn't really answer your questions, but once upon a time I bought a .22 Ruger 10/22 from a fellow under similar circumstances. He needed the money badly and wanted a quick sale, so the price was pretty low.

I liked the .22 but felt bad for the guy; so I told him that I'd sell the rifle back to him for what I paid for it, if he bought it back within six months. He never bought it back, of course, but I felt a little bit better about things ...

I am surprised you have not received any more answers. Depending on condition and function, I imagine these would all go for more than you paid for the .458, say $600 and up. Perhaps double that on the high end to the right person giving value for the altered safety and other things, especially if someone really wants a .470 Capstick, for example. Realistically, $600-800 or a bit more if the caliber or safety modifications bring a premium.

There is a Mark X .416 Remington in the calssifieds now at $900 with original safety. However, it does not have a laminated stock and may be more desirable. Also check Gunbroker for comparable sales.

I know there are others here with a better grasp of the market than mine.

Thanks Gents. I was thinking over a thousand each. I added up the prices of all the mods and it was in the area of 1400 for each rifle. Any other thoughts out there?

analog_peninsula: I think that is a generous offer to make to a man selling what he loves and I will strongly consider it.

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Originally posted by Joe Miller:
Thanks Gents. I was thinking over a thousand each. I added up the prices of all the mods and it was in the area of 1400 for each rifle. Any other thoughts out there?

They can put them on Gunbroker with a decent reserve and see what the market will bear. Personally, I see the Model 70s bringing a much higher premium than the Mark X and similar rifles, absent really nice wood or a name smith being involved, but you never know.

Here's a nice Brno ZKK602 375H&H that is still reasonable on GunBroker (not mine):

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=78415522

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Originally posted by fla3006:
Here's a nice Brno ZKK602 375H&H that is still reasonable on GunBroker (not mine):

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=78415522

Yes, I believe that one is on my watch list...

To quote Yoda, "there is another..."

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Charles_Helm: Yes, I believe that one is on my watch list.

Oops! Sorry!

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Originally posted by fla3006:

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Charles_Helm: Yes, I believe that one is on my watch list.

Oops! Sorry!

No harm -- I was just looking! I watch about fifty for every one I bid on.

I prefer the ZKK in factory form, "back-ass" safety and all. I'd make a serious pass at this one but already have a 458Lott, courtesy of billinthewild.