I paid 450 for a 1954 Standard 30-06, that to me looked like it had hardly been shot which was confirmed later. I was stunned that I got it for that price, and would have easily paid more for it. I think stainless steel and black stocks are what folks want today, and frankly those of us who know what these rifles are, we’re getting older, and sadly many of these rifles show up because men are passing on. They’ve been sitting in closets for years.
I was talking to Ed Lapour a couple of weeks ago about prices on Pre-64’s and that’s what he said. Guys are passing on, and these guns end up in gun shops. Lucky for us, and it’s just a sign of the times. I just picked up a mint JC Higgins for the same reason. The gun store owner knew what it was, and I knew what it was, but most don’t. Again, lucky for me.
