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There is an auction here in 3 weeks and I saw on the flyer a model 70 220 swift. The serial number is 234380 which from the site I found appears to be manufactured in 1952. Just wondering what should I look for when I go to check it out, and maybe a rough estimated towards what it should be worth if in good condtion. Here is the only crappy picture they have on the website.

Standard grade high comb with checkering that needs to be recut. Not correct barrel. No sights or dog knot. Not collector quality. $500-$600?? depending on if you want a shooter. Check for extra holes in receiver.

There's a VERY rare chance it was made with no provisions for sights but those are incredibly rare. It's not likely.

If that heavy barrel is factory it may be a mid fifties or later M70 Varmint model.
$1200-1500 would be about right in my area assuming that the barrel is not shot out.

I believe that the varmint M70 came out about 1955 or so.

How can you tell if it is a factory barrel? Serial numbers should match the barrel and the receiver?

Looks like the checkering is worn clear down, it's likely the barrel is shot out.

It doesn't look like a varmint contour to me. Also not the appropriate varmint/target stock. So, assuming it's a sporter, where are the sights?

It looks like a rebarreled rifle with a refinished stock. I'd say about $500.00 as a shooter if it's in OK shape.

I'd price a pre-64 action at around $500 and add accordingly. If I was looking at it, I'd borescope the barrel and go from there. Stock showing wear and an aftermarket barrel doesn't add much to the value. If the barrel can be I.D.'d as a premium tube in good shape, then the value goes up some. Most time, there is no info on the barrel maker, the number of rounds down the tube, etc.

A well used .220S may not be worth a lot more than the action.

IMHO,

DF

Ok thanks guys I no basically nothing about them, and will stay away from this one unless it goes really low.

People tend to go nuts with some of these auctions. That's why auctions are a good way to sell stuff. I haven't had much luck buying guns like that. I try to find them before they get there.

I just picked up some guns from an estate sale. That can be a good source for wholesale pricing when people don't want to go to all the trouble of the auctions, etc. These were about sixty cents on the dollar.

DF