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Quick pre-64 Model 70 question #6660154 07/06/12
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OP Wacenturion Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State	Ran across a pre 64 Model 70 in .257 Roberts. Appears stock has been refinished...no checkering. Has rear slot on front end of receiver for sight, and raised sit at end of barrel. Has some imperfections on metal...one area has a half dime size dis configuration like a marring. Price is under $500. Not being a pre-64 person as far as knowledge, is it worth picking up, restocking, whatever at that price? I like the caliber. Serial number is 4024xx, which from what I can gather is 1957. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks Last edited by Wacenturion; 07/06/12. "By the time you realize your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."

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Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question Wacenturion #6660220 07/06/12
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Just a Hunter Campfire Tracker J Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,190 MT	Those usually go for ~$2000 in decent shape.

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question Just a Hunter #6660318 07/06/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	Buy it....short answer.. Originally Posted by raybass 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question bsa1917hunter #6660394 07/06/12
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Levers Campfire Regular L Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,208 Arizona	I think some people are paying $500+ for just the action. Check the date code on the bottom of the barrel, too.

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question bsa1917hunter #6660422 07/06/12
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Whitebird Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,553	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Buy it....short answer.. Tell me where it is... so I can take a look at it for you.

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Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question Whitebird #6660429 07/06/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Whitebird Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Buy it....short answer.. Tell me where it is... so I can take a look at it for you. Wonder if it's closer to you or me?? How you doing ol buddy? ..Where at in Wa? Originally Posted by raybass 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question bsa1917hunter #6660508 07/06/12
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OP Wacenturion Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State	Probably never heard of it...Starbuck. (Where did the smileys go)LOL Anyone verify the serial number being pre-64....1957? "By the time you realize your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question Wacenturion #6660550 07/06/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	Dang, didn't know we were going to have to work for it..... Hows about march of 1957...... Originally Posted by raybass 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. BSA MAGA

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question bsa1917hunter #6660628 07/06/12
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donsm70 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,187 Western Pennsylvania	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Dang, didn't know we were going to have to work for it..... Hows about march of 1957...... Like BSA said, 1957 is the Year of Manufacture. It is certainly not a collector, but if the action and barrel (bore) are in good condition, it is worth $500.00 to $600.00. donsm70 Life Member...Safari Club International Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance Life Member...National Rifle Association

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question donsm70 #6660752 07/06/12
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OP Wacenturion Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,059 Washington State	My bad, just had the shop pull it and hold it for me to take another look. Unfortunately I looked at a bunch of different guns and got my figures mixed up. The model 70 is $850, not right at $500 like I thought. So with that being said......what should I look at to evaluate if it's worth that? I love .257 Roberts, as I have three (Rem. 722 and two 700 Classics), but not a Model 70. Like I said the stock has been refinished to a smooth surface, no checkering. If action and bore are solid, would it be worth putting a nice custom or say a Winchester super grade stock on it? Thanks again everyone...great help here. Sorry for the goof up on my end. Last edited by Wacenturion; 07/06/12. "By the time you realize your father was a smart man, you have a teenager telling you just how stupid you are."

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Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question bsa1917hunter #6660971 07/06/12
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Whitebird Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,553	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Whitebird Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Buy it....short answer.. Tell me where it is... so I can take a look at it for you. Wonder if it's closer to you or me?? How you doing ol buddy? ..Where at in Wa? Pulled up the tent and moved to Colorado.

Re: Quick pre-64 Model 70 question Whitebird #6661078 07/06/12
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	Damn you bastid.....Hmmm... Originally Posted by raybass 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. BSA MAGA

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