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| <Qu�bec> |
I could buy a win70 pr�64 for 530$ Is it a good deal? The serial number the only thing i remember it's start by a 4 (no G before) Thanks | ||
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| <Qu�bec> |
I forgot it's a 338 win mag | ||
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| <BCHUNTER> |
$530 Canadian for a pre 64 model 70 is a good deal, assuming reasonable shape and a true pre 64. If you decide to pass on it, let me know about it. | ||
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If that Mod 70 is really an original pre-64 .338 Mag, its value (of course depending upon condition) is considerably more than $530. The .338 Mag was manufactured from 1959-1963. 9,525 units were made, and comprised 1.64% of the pre-64 models. It is the 8th rarest cartridge of the pre-64 model 70's, discounting the special chamberings. The other 7 regular chamberings in order of rarity and percentage of production are: .06% .300 Savage The .300 Win Mag was manufactured in 1963 only, 4916 units. The .264 Win Mag was manufactured from 1960-1963, but 24,114 units were made. As you can see, an original pre-64 .338 Mag is a fairly rare piece. "The serial number the only thing i remember it's start by a 4 (no G before)" Well, that's a pretty good sign. 1959 serial numbers started with 440793. Good luck. You may have stumbled into something good. GV [This message has been edited by GrandView (edited 03-23-2002).] | |||
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Grandview: What percent were 308 win ? or does your list not include featherweight models? | |||
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THe pre-64 "cult" which I am an avowed member is a fascinating endeavor. The cartridges and percentages posted are indeed accurate, although there were some made in 7.65 Argentine and other oddball calibers. The rarest of then all is the Supergrade Featherweight in 308 Winchester. Less than 300 units were manufactured. Standard grades and regular featherweights in 308 although not abundant, are also farily rare. | |||
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quote: Good reply. I certainly am not a collector of pre-64 mdel 70's. However in the years of my misspent youth a few originals cycled their way through my gun cabinet. I wish I had every one of them back. I decided to buy the research material to become more acquainted with these rifles. The variations and chamberings are phenominal! Besides being a nice piece of Americana, it was arguably the country's first good big game rifle. Good looking and handling, a good trigger, and a safety that's still the standard of the industry. The rifle has aged well, and many many originals see yearly hunting use. GV | |||
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A near mint pre 64 M-70 Win in 338 will bring $1300.00 on todays market realisticly...I have seen some for less and some for more. The action alone is worth within $50.00 of the price you quote for the whole gun...but remember condition is everything, except in your case where there is no way that you can go wrong at that price, even on a 75% gun you are in good stead. ------------------ | |||
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I know a guy I used to work with that has a pre-64 7X57. I know this gun has had only about 30 rounds shot through it. I also know that the last time it was shot was before 1985. It is a nice rifle not a scrach on it, but so far he is not ready to sell it. What do you think it is worth? Ron | |||
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Ron, In mint condition you could start at $3500 on that 7x57.... ------------------ | |||
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