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Pre64 Standard in 257 Roberts. Mid 50's. Looks perfect to me, I would say 95%+ The LGS has a tag at $1899, I think I could get it at $1700. Don't really need it, but I do not see these often. Correct sights, sling attachments, butt plate, etc. Sorry I know no pictures..

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Sounds cool. The 257 Roberts is a rare bird. The last one I saw in person, sold for over $2,400.00 and it was in 95% condition...


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Pre'64 M/70 .257 Roberts in 95%+ are hard to find, $1899 is a good deal and $1700 would be a steal. If you want the rifle I wouldn't hesitate or it will be gone. Most nice M/70 Roberts sell for $2000 to $2400.

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Well I'm going to go look at it again tomorrow, with an eye to buy not just look. It has been around for at least three months, so I think they might deal.

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There is down here in Phoenix a Win Pre war M70 pre64 257 Roberts for $1195, that has been....... Rechambered in 257 Weatherby Magnum!! Why?? Oh Why?? The pain is almost unbearable!!

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Getting my ducks in a row.. Ladder type rear site, front site with hood, rear butt plate steel or thin red rubber Winchester? Date code on the under side of the barrel. Anything else that should be looked at?

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.257 Roberts should have a steel buttplate, if it has a recoil pad the price should be $1200 +/-.

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Good luck, it sounds like a good deal if it's original.


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Well I think I got an even better deal. 2907XX 1954, barrel date code was 53 as 2907XX is early in 54 I am OK with that. Bluing was almost perfect, a couple of thin spots on the bolt knob was all. A couple of slight dents in the stock nothing through the finish. It may not have ever had a scope mounted, as the blanking screws were still in place. Bore was perfect, bluing on the ejector was not marked, and the bluing on the steel butt plate was without a mark. (I think both the ejector and butt plate were blued from the factory) They were asking $1899, I got it for $1599. Have to wait 10 days to pick it up so no pictures yet. CA is an insane state, but I have found that if a firearm is not a Taticool or plastic fantastic deals can be found.

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Awesome deal man!!! Post the pics after your waiting period. I'd love to check it out.. Congrats...


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Sounds nice. Awaiting pics!

IMO, "insane" is one of the kinder adjectives one could use about California . . .

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I was being nice.... Can't wait to retire and get outa here.. New rules coming one firearm per 30 day period, long or short. Separate license or background check to buy ammo.. and more coming all the time.

I had a hard time getting them to take the action out of the stock, "Why would we do that?" Had to explain it was a collectable rifle and things like a incorrect date code on the barrel could make it worth half of what they were asking. Couple of the younger guys at the counter learned something..

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Good deal that you made them do that smithrjd. I am going to have to do the same thing when I go to purchase that 220 Swift supergrade in June... I'm not as concerned that it has a supergrade stamp on the barrel, but that it isn't glued in to the stock. The owner said it was glass bedded and he "hasn't had it out of the stock for 51 years.... If the barreled action doesn't come out of that stock, I will probably not buy the rifle... sick


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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I had to wipe the comsomline or grease off the under side, I doubt that it had ever been out before. Screws were perfect as well. Had to show the senior guy the screw into the barrel and the one under the floorplate... At least he had correct screw tips.

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Sounds like a damn nice rifle!!!


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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They have some others, two Model 52's and three Browning FN Mausers two are high grade models. I don't really know the market on those. Here many folks just dump Grandpa's or Dad's collections. They don't want them or know what they are. One consignment came in a couple of months ago, from the husband. I picked up a very nice Remington 541S with a scope for $600, a Ithaca English Ultra 20 gauge for $350. A Model 53 S&W 8 3/8" first year in the box with the optional 22LR cylinder and inserts for $1500. A Glock would have been $100 over retail...

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I'll have to ask what the deal on the 257 Roberts was, it was a trade in... Originally on consignment but when it didn't sell quick it was traded. Doubt the LGS had $1K in it.

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Dang, the cheapest I have ever seen a pre 64 M70 in 257 Roberts was $1600 and it was gone in a minute

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Originally Posted by smithrjd
I was being nice.... Can't wait to retire and get outa here.. New rules coming one firearm per 30 day period, long or short. Separate license or background check to buy ammo.. and more coming all the time.


I hear you. But if you move to Texas, please leave the "progressive" ideas at the state line. Lots of folks moving here from Cali to avoid taxes. Then, they want to vote in this or that they had there.
How you going to pay for that?
We'll use tax money.
Sheesh! Sometimes I think we need more than one border wall!


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I was being nice.... Can't wait to retire and get outa here.. New rules coming one firearm per 30 day period, long or short. Separate license or background check to buy ammo.. and more coming all the time.


I hear you. But if you move to Texas, please leave the "progressive" ideas at the state line. Lots of folks moving here from Cali to avoid taxes. Then, they want to vote in this or that they had there.
How you going to pay for that?
We'll use tax money.
Sheesh! Sometimes I think we need more than one border wall!


One border wall is good enough. Just give a test and If you have silly ideas and don't pass, you go on the other side of the wall.... wink.. It would be a one way ticket to get the fu ck out of my country!!!!! ! !


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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
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.

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