I might be able to pick up a really nice pre-64 model 70 in 375 H&H at an excellent price as an investment.
The problem is that the barrel is ported - a series of small round holes in the last 3 inches or so (no front sight - a low power Leupold scope is mounted).
Does this kill its value?
"Kill it? No., but it would take a serious drop..
Would anyone want something like this?
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Maybe 1-1,000,000... I sure wouldn't..
With the porting, it's certainly not an investment - unless you can get it for fifty cents on the dollar.. Because either a new owner would most likely bob the barrel to get rid of the porting, or obtain the rifle as a new build project w/o the original barrel..
JMHO..
