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https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/919577230

Did anyone watch this auction for the last 2 weeks? As much as I love my featherweights I’m not sure I can spend this kind of cash. What do others think?

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Glad I acquired mine years ago. The price and demand for short action stainless Classic model 70’s has really skyrocketed.

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I thought I over paid last year at $850?? Holy crap.

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My .308 FW made in 1953 is not for sale, but that was a nice price.


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Doesn't surprise me - you wouldn't believe what my M70 Classic SS/walnut LH .300WM in pristine condition sold for about 6-7 years ago.... I thought the bid was bogus - but the funds came, cleared and it was on the way to a new owner in CA... smile

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Half again as much as I paid for my NEW EW MB.

Whittaker has a new Dark Maple AAAA .264 in SS for $1270.


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Virlee is practically in my backyard. That kind of number convinces me that I have no good idea of what some of my stuff is worth and even paying commission, I'd come out way better than trying to sell something myself. Looking back on some of the stuff that I've sold gives me sellers remorse if there is such a thing.


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Originally Posted by Redneck
Doesn't surprise me - you wouldn't believe what my M70 Classic SS/walnut LH .300WM in pristine condition sold for about 6-7 years ago.... I thought the bid was bogus - but the funds came, cleared and it was on the way to a new owner in CA... smile

I just wish I had a dozen more to sell.. laugh laugh



One just like yours sold for over $2K in November. I was flabbergasted at what my LH Safari Express sold for last year. Kinda surprises me the right hand ones are going for so much.


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Originally Posted by tmitch
Originally Posted by Redneck
Doesn't surprise me - you wouldn't believe what my M70 Classic SS/walnut LH .300WM in pristine condition sold for about 6-7 years ago.... I thought the bid was bogus - but the funds came, cleared and it was on the way to a new owner in CA... smile

I just wish I had a dozen more to sell.. laugh laugh



One just like yours sold for over $2K in November.
That was cheap... smile


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To be completely honest, if the ss short actions are gonna bring this kind of money I might just start selling some off. I’ve got nice blued featherweights that hunt just as good as the ss.

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Good grief, utter idiocy. That’s a 1997 rifle…


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Originally Posted by winchester88
To be completely honest, if the ss short actions are gonna bring this kind of money I might just start selling some off. I’ve got nice blued featherweights that hunt just as good as the ss.


The SS bring more than blued.


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Originally Posted by Brad
Originally Posted by winchester88
To be completely honest, if the ss short actions are gonna bring this kind of money I might just start selling some off. I’ve got nice blued featherweights that hunt just as good as the ss.


The SS bring more than blued.


Yes for sure. Just saying I have some of both and don’t care what color rifle i haunt with as long as the job gets done

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Like land, they just don't make em anymore. The Black and Tan kids are waking to Winchesters and classic bolt actions I suspect...


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Originally Posted by winchester88


Yes for sure. Just saying I have some of both and don’t care what color rifle i haunt with as long as the job gets done
Haunting yer ex? laugh laugh


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I’ve been looking for a 7mm-08 classic for a reasonable price and think I need to reset my concept of “reasonable” if I’m gonna ever score one.

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Yes I was following the same auction and unfortunately not surprised. I think they will cool down some. Been looking for a 7mm-08 as well and ended up getting a X Bolt HCS a while ago that fits the bill however I’d much prefer the M70.

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It's not just the short actions;

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/920474886

Maybe time to list my 6.5x55 Stainless Featherweight


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Originally Posted by nyrifleman
It's not just the short actions;

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/920474886

Maybe time to list my 6.5x55 Stainless Featherweight


Never seen a 6.5x55 SS. Is that from the second run of stainless FWTs ? The ones with the black recoil pad.


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Originally Posted by 1911a1
Originally Posted by nyrifleman
It's not just the short actions;

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/920474886

Maybe time to list my 6.5x55 Stainless Featherweight


Never seen a 6.5x55 SS. Is that from the second run of stainless FWTs ? The ones with the black recoil pad.

Yes.
The other uncommon one from that run is the 7/08.

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