Rifle value help

[hurley842002]

Here is the thing about Winchester Model 70, pre-64 edition.

They are only valuable to collectors if they are untouched and original. Model 70 rifles were rarely drilled and tapped for scope mounts from the factory so if a scope has been added the value is mostly as a shooter and of course condition will play a huge role. If the rifle has or had iron sights on it and now wears a scope, value is decreased from collector values. An original Model 70 that is in MINT condition and in "nonstandard" calibers will bring the most. If modified at all and in standard calibers, no collector value to a "collector". Still, they are great rifles to own and shoot.

I would say at retail values and waiting for the right buyer, $3150 for the lot is fair. If you want some buffer room so you won't loose money and / or you want to make a profit, then I would say $2200 to $2500 for the lot.

Thanks a lot for the info, I really appreciate it! These model 70's are definitely not likely to be "collector grade", but they are well taken care of and not butchered up. I'm thinking I'll make $2,500 my max.

[spqrzilla]

If your relative thinks he is going to get the rifles back when he's flush again, you are looking for big bad feelings.

Have him take the rifles to a good shop that does consignment sales.

[hurley842002]

If your relative thinks he is going to get the rifles back when he's flush again, you are looking for big bad feelings.

Have him take the rifles to a good shop that does consignment sales.

No, he knows he's getting rid of them. He was planning on listing them somewhere and selling them to whoever, so this isn't a "loan" type deal. He knows I'll likely be flipping them. I understand what you are saying tho.

[mb504]

If your relative has kids, you could buy them and then figure you have a couple years of Christmas/birthday gifts in the safe all ready to go. They might mean a lot more to his kids (or grandkids) than you could know.

[hurley842002]

If your relative has kids, you could buy them and then figure you have a couple years of Christmas/birthday gifts in the safe all ready to go. They might mean a lot more to his kids (or grandkids) than you could know.

That is a great idea, unfortunately I don't have the kind of dough to tie up for those kinds of gifts.