Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Woodsman1991
Some local store prices for reference:
Pre 64 FW 30-06, 550xxx serial, shortened stock, original blueing, 85% rifle imho, $1095 before tax
Pre 64 FW 270, 500xxx serial, original stock, original blueing, 97%rifle imho, $1195 before tax (has sat on shelves for 2 months at $1295, was lowered yesterday. I offered $1100 and was turned down)

Pre 64 FW 264 reamed to 7mm Rem Mag frown 500xxx serial, original stock, original blueing, $1095 before tax. Been on shelf at local store for over 6 months. I offered $750 respectfully as it is a consignment piece and was told to wait a few more monts



These all strike me as being relatively high and as evidenced by them not moving, this supports my theory.

Hardly. The 270 is a good deal. People in your area don't know much. When you see a 30-06 that has been cut down, and messed with that is basically the same price as a 97% condition 270 FWT, that shop has some issues. At that price, I'd buy the 270. It's a "no brainer".

Agreed, 1100 would be better, but if someone wanted one, I'd jump!