Well, I got outbid. I can't remember exactly where I stopped - $1200 or so. It was down to just me and one other guy.

I did walk out with a late pre-64 Model 70 in .270. It is in very nice shape and I thought the price was right. They only had a couple pre-64 model 70s in the sale today. They are probably the two most common / least desirable (early 60s standard rifles in .30-06 and .270). Both went for about $800 in 98% condition.

SR