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WANT TO BUY: Remington 788 .30-30 in VG+ to EXC. original condition. Asking price and pics to: bobtwining  sbcglobal.net. Thanks.
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when you find the gun I have a excellent condition magazine or two that I will probably never use in mine, and you can probably talk me out of.
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![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/8aBqQb8.jpg) What's a thread without pics???
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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BTT, anyone got one for sale ?
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There is one on Gun Broker, very nice, $1500
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There is one on Gun Broker, very nice, $1500 Wowswer! That's almost incentive to post mine up for sale somewhere, but I don't do GB.
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There is one on Gun Broker, very nice, $1500 I'm guessing you're talking about this rifle? It isn't that nice, and for that money I'd try to get the Winchester Model 54 or take my chances and bid on the Savage Model 40 Super Sporter. There is no way that 788 is worth $1600+ after shipping, taxes, and transfer. Possibly a third to half the price asked tops.
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True Gun Value says 788 .30-30 value is $650-$750.
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Good luck finding one for $650...
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If anyone has one at that price, I'll take it" right now ! 
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800-1000 is the going rate for these and has been for a few years, only a few were made in 30/30 and they do bring a premium to the die hard 788 guys
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800-1000 is the going rate for these and has been for a few years, only a few were made in 30/30 and they do bring a premium to the die hard 788 guys Yes, but condition is everything. bsa1917hunter's rifle would be closer to $1600 even missing the rear sight and with the recoil pad, than the one on gunbroker. That rifle is a sub $800 rifle just based on the pictures. It is nowhere near EX to VG condition.
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If anyone has one at that price, I'll take it" right now ! A lot of us would be fighting over it for that price!! ha ha..
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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If a guy is patient, they can find one. Three have sold on GB for $850-970 since October. I have one, and I wouldn't part with it right now and I'd rate mine as good. It's a shooter for sure, has some bluing wear, plastic knob on the safety is missing, and it doesn't have front or rear sights. They are neat rifles, and I jumped at the opportunity to own one 15 years ago.
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800-1000 is the going rate for these and has been for a few years, only a few were made in 30/30 and they do bring a premium to the die hard 788 guys Yes, but condition is everything. bsa1917hunter's rifle would be closer to $1600 even missing the rear sight and with the recoil pad, than the one on gunbroker. That rifle is a sub $800 rifle just based on the pictures. It is nowhere near EX to VG condition. What do you mean, "in that condition"? Yeah, the medallion is tacky but the gun is otherwise is in pretty nice condition, IMO.
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800-1000 is the going rate for these and has been for a few years, only a few were made in 30/30 and they do bring a premium to the die hard 788 guys Not just the die hard 788 guys like these. I know some Winchester guys that love these as well. Some of these guys even collect the different manufactures 30-30 bolt actions. Like the stevens and Savage and the Winchester model 54's that were rarely chambered for this cartridge. They are a joy to shoot, and generally exceptionally accurate. The one I posted a picture of will outshoot my buddies model 54, but the 54 has more of a cool factor. I also recently saw a Stevens bolt action 30-30 at a gunshop, and they were wanting $275 for it. I almost bought it because you just don't see them very often. One thing I can say about the 788 is it feeds very smooth, and it has very positive extraction. I don't really care for the sharp steel mags, for a hunting rifle. I'd rather carry a model 54, but that is picking nits. Good luck to the OP with his search. However, it is very unlikely he's going to be finding one for $650, anytime soon.
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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There is one on Gun Broker, very nice, $1500 I'm guessing you're talking about this rifle? It isn't that nice, and for that money I'd try to get the Winchester Model 54 or take my chances and bid on the Savage Model 40 Super Sporter. There is no way that 788 is worth $1600+ after shipping, taxes, and transfer. Possibly a third to half the price asked tops. The brass "billboard" on the stock makes it special.
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