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Over the years I've acquired some pretty awesome Winchesters but as I was going through the gun safe today I realized I never use them. I am torn between just selling all of them including the Pre 64 featherweight 264 win mag, the pre 64 featherweight 270 that I just bought, the model 12 12 gauge and the model 94 .30WCF. I also have Roger Rules book and quite a bit of ammo and brass for the 264.

If I sell it all would it be better to just sell it all as a package or sell each piece individually? Talk me down off the ledge or push me off of it. I am just trying to organize everything and that includes getting rid of a lot of stuff.

If it's all right with you guys I may get some pictures up to help get a better understanding of value before I make a decision. I've always placed a value on the opinions posted in this forum and I know y'all won't steer me wrong

Thanks guys

Pre 64 264 Win Mag featherweight...





More when I get to the house...

Nice heater but I only do half of your original question.............. Collect em and "HUNT THE HELL OUTTA EM!" is what I do.

If you sell them, you will probably get more by sell them one by one vs selling as a lot.

Let me know if you want to sell the Rules book...

This.

I can't imagine getting more as a package. That 270 FWT will certainly sell quickly, if priced right. In fact, I would buy it back from you for what I sold it for.

donsm70

Sell them individually for the greatest return. I sold all of my pre-64's a few years ago. I kept the nicest action, a '56 standard .270 that shoots well as is but is slated to become a custom rifle in the fullness of time. Frankly, I enjoyed the proceeds of those sales more than I enjoyed the thought of those rifles sitting in my safe.

Model 94 30WCF









Roger Rule book...

I don't have a lot any more but i am keeping what I have and continuing to hunt with them.

Not that I really ever stopped.

Don't panic, the feeling will pass.

Not sure what they are worth, but I'd be interested in discussing the 264 if you decide to sell.

Keep em.. Use em. Enjoy.. They will make no more, and you are making money each day..

I appreciate the stocks I bought from you because of your selling off your pre 64's too...

Drummond, hopefully you will come to your senses. Whichever that direction may be. I agree with the others that said to sell them individually. You'll get more money from them that way. If you want more money, don't sell them to your buds here. Go to gunsinternational or gunbroker and let the ego maniacs bid the price up on them...

Drummond, I have a question. Are you thinking about going to 1 do it all rifle or a 3 rifle battery or something like that? If you could only have 1 rifle, what would it be???

I have other rifles that have more sentimental value to me because my dad gave them to me. Right now I'm thinking I'll keep the following:

223 Tikka Superlite
243 Remington 700 ADL
25-06 Remington 700 in Bansner stock
270 XTR Featherweight
7-08 Kimber Montana
280 Ackley Kimber Montana
300RUM Remington 700
45-70 JM stamped Marlin guide gun

This will cover me for the rest of my life and then some. I may sell some of these as well but for now I'll sell the rifles I don't ever use or see myself using and I may sell the 280 Ackley and the Marlin as well.

To answer your original question about 1 rifle I just don't know. That little 7-08 can "do it all" but so could the 270. I don't see myself going to just one rifle but I certainly don't need all I have in the safe. It's a bit ridiculous at the moment

Gotcha, just had to test your "looney" status...

So if I list these on GB or Guns International do I need to set a reserve or how does that work?

I certainly don't mind giving guys here first right of refusal if I decide to sell them. I like the people here and I think they respect what they are. I'd rather sell to somebody that will keep them original. Any thoughts on pricing them? I'll start with the two featherweights

When I list on GB, I have a starting price. That price is the minimum I'd accept for the rifle: The no haggling price so to speak. From there, it should go up. Just depends on who's watching it, how many beers they've had, how late at night it is, and who's go the biggest ego and wallet... The best thing to do as far as pricing them goes, is find someone that has a good rifle values book. I use the red book of Winchester values, as it is a very good example of "real world" values. This keeps you from getting burned. I also don't pay attention to what I paid for the rifle, but what it's actually worth. I know what you paid for many of your rifles, but that doesn't mean you can't sell them for more than what you paid. . This forum is also a great place for this kind of stuff to come up for discussion. You can ask us what we think the value is for each rifle if you want. Some of us may be high, some of us low if we don't regularly frequent gunshows or watch GB for final sales prices.

Don't get me wrong, I've passed on a few good deals to some buddies here on this forum and that can be rewarding in itself. Even more so than wads of money in the wallet.....