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I walked into my LGS yesterday and the owner had taken in a 1950, Model 70 in .257 Roberts. It looks very good, but, I suspect it has had the stock refinished. The wood is still proud of the buttplate.
There is moderate, honest wear on the edges of the floorplate, the bolt knob and the muzzle.
All the parts are there and look original.
What do you guys think the value might be?
Thanks. Don
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I have owned several .257 Roberts M/70's over the years, from my experience I can tell you that rifles in the condition you describe (nice "shooter grade") are not easy to find. For the most part Roberts you'll find are either high condition or pretty well used. For a rifle nearing seventy years old like the one you describe that's pretty much just normal wear. The stock finish on pre'64 M/70's is not known for durability, many have had finish added if not refinished. If you're looking for one to shoot and hunt with I would not be concerned with the stock finish as long as I has not been oversanded or the checkering sanded or filled with finish. I would be a buyer if the price weren't more than $1,500.00.
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If you can get that gun for $1500 I'd be REAL surprised. I have three of them and I bought one from a friend that is 100% original and gave $2K for it, one bought from a member here was $2500+/- a few bucks. I'd say it's probably closer to the $2200-2500 range.
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Thanks guys. Anyone else?
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I have owned several .257 Roberts M/70's over the years, from my experience I can tell you that rifles in the condition you describe (nice "shooter grade") are not easy to find. For the most part Roberts you'll find are either high condition or pretty well used. For a rifle nearing seventy years old like the one you describe that's pretty much just normal wear. The stock finish on pre'64 M/70's is not known for durability, many have had finish added if not refinished. If you're looking for one to shoot and hunt with I would not be concerned with the stock finish as long as I has not been oversanded or the checkering sanded or filled with finish. I would be a buyer if the price weren't more than $1,500.00. Well, that was kinda my thoughts, too. I think $1500 is reasonable.
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I have owned several .257 Roberts M/70's over the years, from my experience I can tell you that rifles in the condition you describe (nice "shooter grade") are not easy to find. For the most part Roberts you'll find are either high condition or pretty well used. For a rifle nearing seventy years old like the one you describe that's pretty much just normal wear. The stock finish on pre'64 M/70's is not known for durability, many have had finish added if not refinished. If you're looking for one to shoot and hunt with I would not be concerned with the stock finish as long as I has not been oversanded or the checkering sanded or filled with finish. I would be a buyer if the price weren't more than $1,500.00. IMO, the stock finish was the only flaw with the pre-64 Model 70. I had one that the finish flaked off on the butt portion of the stock and another that a sudden snow storm took all the varnish completely off the stock leaving totally bare wood with all the pores showing. I think it's all at what point in a man's life when you have to decide if you want to pay all that money or just use a nice .30-06 or .243 and kill game just as dead as with a .257 Roberts and it's a heck of a lot cheaper.
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An honest price on that gun should be around $1,800.00 Don. I'm talking actual "fair market value". If they are wanting more than $2,200.00 it's probably not worth it. Good luck buddy..
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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I bet I am not the only one curious to know what the shop wants for the rifle!
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I will see him again today.
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This rifle is headed for Gunbroker under the user name of Buddy1978.
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I thought you was buttcrack deep in a trout stream. 
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Easy $2000 and up around my neck of the woods.
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I thought you was buttcrack deep in a trout stream. Holy Crap DonsM70, my apologies Sir, I'm getting my high end M-70 collectors mixed up, it's BobinNH that's gone fishing.  I gotta stay off the 'fire in the middle of work! ;]
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I thought you was buttcrack deep in a trout stream. Holy Crap DonsM70, my apologies Sir, I'm getting my high end M-70 collectors mixed up, it's BobinNH that's gone fishing. I gotta stay off the 'fire in the middle of work! ;] No worries gunner. However, I did just get back from a week of flyfishing in Utah. Regards. donsm70
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Geez, you retired guys have all the fun. Gunner and I have to work for a living... 
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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Geez, you retired guys have all the fun. Gunner and I have to work for a living... Thanks Don, hope you had a nice trip. Hell Yeah BSA, someday, everyday will be Saturday, but not yet! 
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Geez, you retired guys have all the fun. Gunner and I have to work for a living... Thanks Don, hope you had a nice trip. Hell Yeah BSA, someday, everyday will be Saturday, but not yet! Hurry up guys! I can't do this alone.  I am in my 12th year and never looked back. just sayin' donsm70
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Dang, sounds nice, good for you Don, bet you earned everyday. Even after my retirement I'll be busy piddling around on something or another till they pat my face with a spade. 
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Cool Don. Congrats buddy. I had to run a crew of guys today. I guess I'm still not done pulling all my hair out.. Give me another 20 years and I'll be where you are... I hope!!!! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/chiefbsa/Image1281.jpg)
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