Originally Posted by pre64win
$1500 price might be slightly high, IMO. For a 90% rifle that's all original, market value is probably in the $1100-$1300 range.

This year I have purchased six 300 H&H rifles. A 1952 Sporter in in 98% condition for $1300. The other 5 all had cut or custom stocks and I paid less than $900 for each of them.

People are typically asking a $1500-$2000 for .300 H&H rifles on GB, but those rifles aren't selling. looking back though the past 90 days of actual sales, I only found 3 rifles which sold on GB. None is an exact match to an unmodified Sporter with 90% finish, but they give you some idea of the prices the market will bear right now for a .300 H&H.

A cut Super Grade for $1251 - http://www.gunbroker.com/item/598198634

A cut Sporter for $900 - http://www.gunbroker.com/item/588523242

A badly modified sporter for $695 - http://www.gunbroker.com/item/591348993


Keeping in mind this guy is a gun buyer/shop owner. Market value is around $2,100.00 for a true 90% condition rifle. One thing I almost live by is something a friend of mine used to drill into my head about his gundealer friend: That was "If he can't steal them, he's not buying them".... True words, true chit. I've done the gunshow buying bit, I've even had tables set up at gunshows. I've seen just the magnum receivers sell for $1,100.00. These were complete receivers with bolt, trigger and bottom metal. We also don't want to get into a discussion about what I've bought and the prices I've paid for some pre 64 items. That doesn't mean that's "market value" either.... Hint.. wink

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
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