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Have had lots of fun finding, owning and shooting a number of Winchesters. This Forum has made it even more enjoyable. But my interest in acquiring new examples has waned and a good number have been sold off (two 12's, two 88's, two 94's and a Model 70). Probably broke even on the one's that got sold. Now down to the core collection: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/I1SeleB.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/x4aRa8C.jpg) Any additional Winchester stuff coming into the fold would probably be Ned Shwing's Winchester's Finest (on the Model 21) or Roger Rule's The Rifleman's Rifle (on the Model 70). Anyone else think they might have hung up the Winchester spurs?
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Anyone else think they might have hung up the Winchester spurs? Nope
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Anyone else think they might have hung up the Winchester spurs? Nope +1
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Maybe if I answer yes, God, in a humorous mood, will send another my way just too good to pass up.
So yes, I'm done. Wouldn't take another Winchester even if you gave it to me.
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My Winchesters are all M70s. I have six of them from 243 to 338. I don’t think there is a slot left to fill, unless I suddenly can afford to hunt Africa and can justify a 416. I think I am done buying Winchesters, and getting real close to done buying any more guns at all.
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No, I will run out of money and/or time before then! That fwt of yours is VERY nice!
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Its a fortunate thing that some people decide to sell their Winchesters...if they didn't demand would quickly outstrip supply!
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Are you kidding? I can't stop looking and not just at Winchester. Just a few of what I have, but I like the pre-war carbine model 70's. Then there are saddle ring carbines and not all are Winchester... ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/JGWTYf7.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/HpiZ9oK.jpg)
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Hell. No. Why would i give up on Winchester? Especially the older ones, like the pre 64 model 70. I dont buy them as an investment as much as i buy them for the enjoyment of using them. Thats not saying ive ever lost money on one though.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hell. No. Why would i give up on Winchester? Especially the older ones, like the pre 64 model 70. I dont buy them as an investment as much as i buy them for the enjoyment of using them. Thats not saying ive ever lost money on one though. One will never lose money on model 70..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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If a Model 64 Deluxe in 32 special becomes available I sure will be sorely tempted to buy one.
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Hell. No. Why would i give up on Winchester? Especially the older ones, like the pre 64 model 70. I dont buy them as an investment as much as i buy them for the enjoyment of using them. Thats not saying ive ever lost money on one though. One will never lose money on model 70.. I agree. Even the ones you buy will be worth something one of these days..  
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hell. No. Why would i give up on Winchester? Especially the older ones, like the pre 64 model 70. I dont buy them as an investment as much as i buy them for the enjoyment of using them. Thats not saying ive ever lost money on one though. One will never lose money on model 70.. Actually, that depends upon how well bought the gun was....
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I have been "done" with buying pre-64's many times. Almost fell off the wagon again a couple of weeks ago.
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I've slowed down, but that doesn't mean I've stopped... . Had to get my hands dirty on some AR's and ugly savage rifles lately, just to see what all the fuss was about.. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hell. No. Why would i give up on Winchester? Especially the older ones, like the pre 64 model 70. I dont buy them as an investment as much as i buy them for the enjoyment of using them. Thats not saying ive ever lost money on one though. One will never lose money on model 70.. Actually, that depends upon how well bought the gun was.... I've never bought a model 70 that wasn't a damn damn good deal...  . With that being said, I highly doubt the original buyer lost money. Well, maybe one or 2 of them did, but for the most part they were happy to sell and I was happy to buy. How much did pre 64's originally sell for again?  . One of the last rifles I bought locally. 7mm08 classic featherweight: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/88eWRkA.jpg) Guy sold it to me for $800.00. I sold the scope for $350.00. He also threw in 4 boxes of premium factory ammo for it. Do the math. There are a lot of good deals out there, just have to know where to find them. There are good places to sell them too. Just have to know where that is as well....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'd like to have one more
A pre 64 M70 308 featherweight.
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BSA, heck of a deal on a nice M70. If its the one I'm thinking of, you beat me by day; bet it shoots as good as is looks
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