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Solid gun but - bore and finish are poor. No rust though
Ears have been cleanly removed. Sits in a new dark red stained sporter stock probably birch. No buttpad.
Original trigger. No sights. Original bolt. Not D&T.
Would make a really nice big bore rifle with a rebore. 35 Whelen springs to mind.
I'm thinking $300 is fair for both parties.
Am I off?
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I had listed a P-14 rebarreled to .300 Win. mag. with sporter stock, Timney trigger, drilled/tapped with bases, c*ck on open, bolt handle straightened, etc. for $400 and got one query. Hope yours does better. They used to be prized for making big bores, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.
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Honestly, in today's market, you are high. Some may disagree, but you can find nice ones like Joe's for just a little more. Somewhat depends on Manufacturer...Some people like Winchesters. IMO Current value of what you have, considering cost of shipping and transfer, is about half that, or perhaps a tad more. Sorry.
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That's OK. Just trying to get a realistic take on what its worth.
Whatever it is, it is.
I think I'm stuck in the days joe6555 mentioned.
Still, a very good action for a project. Hope someone is looking for one - it will be up for sale soon.
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If somebody wants a simple rebore- you’re probably OK on starting price.
D&T on the receiver is a cost the new buyer has to add in - finding a smith that still knows 1917s is a task, IMHO.
If rebarreling - you’re in this one about what a vanilla 700 action would already cost tapped.
If they want change the cock on close, more cost...that somebody has want to take on.
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Thanks AH64guy.
Looking to thin down and I figure this is a nice donor for. Someone to rebore.
Its not heavy in the hand the way a military version is, and I could definitely see it as a Whelen or 338-06.
I think it will take H&H length cartridges too with bolt face work.
Ill be sure to make the price attractive once I have pics.
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If somebody wants a simple rebore- you’re probably OK on starting price.
D&T on the receiver is a cost the new buyer has to add in - finding a smith that still knows 1917s is a task, IMHO.
If rebarreling - you’re in this one about what a vanilla 700 action would already cost tapped.
If they want change the cock on close, more cost...that somebody has want to take on.
I sold "AH64guy" 3 years ago a basically for the action a 1917 Winchester action and barrel for $150.00. The bore was black as coal, action in factory original condition. I believe AH64guy re-built the action back to an factory spec 1917 rifle.
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