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How often do you run across a good Pre 64 model 70 375H&H barrel? I know I've seen just the rear sights sell for $275.00 and up. My smith says that finding an original 375 barrel in good condition is like finding a needle in a haystack. What's your most educated opinion on this?
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I would think a 375 barrel would be difficult to come up with no matter what. I have never used E-Bay so I don't know what's on there.
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I've never seen an original barrel on the bay. I have seen 2 pre 64 barrels that were modified to 375 weatherby. The first one sold for 300$+ and I stole the second for 135$. I'd imagine an original would be worth a lot. I can't imagine someone shooting a 375 enough to wear out the rifling, so when you say good condition are you talking exterior condition? I have a 375 for sale on gunbroker for sale if anyone is interested.
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Yes, I'm talking good original exterior condition. I realize it would be damn hard to wear out a 375 barrel. Good luck with the sale of your 375.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Thanks, hope you find a barrel, the pre 64 375 has got to be on of the classiest guns ever made
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How often do you run across a good Pre 64 model 70 375H&H barrel? What's your most educated opinion on this? Hi BSA. Some model 70 rifles are desirable enough that even a well worn example with missing sights, extra holes in the receiver, and a cut stock are still highly sought after. The .375 H&H certainly falls into this category. The demand for the .375 is not based solely on rarity, as there are equally rare chamberings which are less sought after. Yet somehow the .375 has developed "cult" status and these rifles command a premium in almost any condition. As such, we rarely come across .375 H&H parts. The unique .375 parts are the barrel, rear sight and stock, and all of these are very scarce in the parts market. I know of a rear sight available for sale ($400), a butchered stock (also $400), and a few rifles in the hands of a widow who has not yet decided what to do with them. Beyond these, nearly every .375 I am aware of is circulating in the hands of collectors. Justin
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How often do you run across a good Pre 64 model 70 375H&H barrel? What's your most educated opinion on this? Hi BSA. Some model 70 rifles are desirable enough that even a well worn example with missing sights, extra holes in the receiver, and a cut stock are still highly sought after. The .375 H&H certainly falls into this category. The demand for the .375 is not based solely on rarity, as there are equally rare chamberings which are less sought after. Yet somehow the .375 has developed "cult" status and these rifles command a premium in almost any condition. As such, we rarely come across .375 H&H parts. The unique .375 parts are the barrel, rear sight and stock, and all of these are very scarce in the parts market. I know of a rear sight available for sale ($400), a butchered stock (also $400), and a few rifles in the hands of a widow who has not yet decided what to do with them. Beyond these, nearly every .375 I am aware of is circulating in the hands of collectors. Justin Thanks Justin. I appreciate your knowledge and insight here in this forum.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Well dang I must be a collector since I have 4 of them. Just messing around, has anyone noticed if certain calibers are easier to find based on you location? Like name says I'm in Alaska, and you can find magnums all the time, but you can't find some of the small calibers for love or money up here. Like 257 Roberts is an example I've only ever seen one. But 338, 300h&h, and 375 a plenty.
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I have a 375 too, but that's besides the point..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hey guy in AK... send me a few of those .375s and I will send you a couple .243s 
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😊 yea not many 243's up here.
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I found a wonderful 243 at a gun shop in Anchorage. You can find just about anything these days thanks to the internet. Recently I have come up with some of the rarer chambering's.
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Damn buddy. You got all the good stuff!!!!!!!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Holy crap! What else you hiding?
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