|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 29,776
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 29,776 |
Unless one is in dire need for funds, I'd not sell it. They don't make them anymore, and it will likely not decrease in value.
If money ran the world, I'd buy before season and sell afterwards. I have many safe queens, and they will all be kept. In my book, you have a family treasure there and grandpa would be proud to see it stay there.
Last edited by 1minute; 11/21/10.
1Minute
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,939
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,939 |
Even though it's worth some pretty good money you'll end up regretting it if you sell it. Not everyone is lucky enough to inherit a rifle like that. It's a classic in a classic caliber. Keep it and shoot it. Spot on, keep it or you will end up regretting it. We all know how it feels to be kicking ourselves after all is said and done.
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
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 48,411
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 48,411 |
wonderful rifle, and I would agree that the over/under in that condition is around $1500, and I'd give that for it if I was looking for one right now.
Proudly representing oil companies, defense contractors, and firearms manufacturers since 1980. Because merchants of death need lawyers, too.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,468
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,468 |
What I did with mine, is I bought a beatup stock to save the pristine original. Refinshed it and added a Linbsaver to get the LOP back. Glass bedded and now it is ready to use and hunt. It is accurate. Even with the 55 year old Silvertips it shoots right around 1" at 100 yards, better with handloads. Have not hunted it yet but will if the opportunity presents itself. The 26" barrel is not the best in the deep woods where I usually hunt. To me this is a keeper to be passed down even if it spends most of the time in the safe.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 7,500
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 7,500 |
well, if it were passed to me i'd either decide to hunt with it or give it to someone special. if i didn't want to hunt it, and didn't have someone i wanted to pass it on to, i'd sell it. no safe queens for me. i'll take money toward a memorable hunt, or some piece of equipment i really need every time.
to me, the value of a rifle, etc. as far as family is concerned, is in the previous use of said rifle. a gun that belonged to dad, but sat in a closet and was never used, has no value. however, one that dad dragged all over 10 states hunting quail, and has the scars to prove it, well, therein lies the value to family.
good luck in your decision.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,749
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,749 |
Think about all the threads about rifles you wish you'd never sold? That one will be the one you talk about if you decide to sell it.
The money it's worth is easier to come by in the future than another one just like it even without family history.
I'd like to have it myself but recommend that you don't sell it................DJ
Remember this is all supposed to be for fun.......................
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,079
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,079 |
Funny JB, my 1955 300 H&H is set up exactly as yours(same scope, pad & mounts) and weighs in at 8 5/8 lbs, a nice weight for such a rig. Perhaps they have the same father??? Mine was too heavy, it now sits in a Brown Precision stock, with talley one piece base/rings and is much better. Oh, I had it Cerakoted too! Heresy, I know, but I shoot stuff, not collect it!
NRA Benefactor Member
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,374
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,374 |
Dennis, lucky me, I have another one, rebarreled with a ss #2 lilja, in a MCM legend stock, talleys lwts and a swaro scope, it weighs 7lbs. 10 oz. ..its nice having one of each! Also, hotsoup and DJ, you both bring up great points, as my kids are in line to get my guns, so true the real value comes from the memories made with said rifles.
Last edited by handwerk; 11/22/10.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,619
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,619 |
I have another one, rebarreled with a ss #2 lilja, in a MCM legend stock, talleys lwts and a swaro scope, it weighs 7lbs. 10 oz. ..its nice having one of each!
I got to fondle that one - it's SWEET!
WWP53D
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,079
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,079 |
There is something to be said for how slick that H&H case chambers!
NRA Benefactor Member
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
|
|
|
|
603 members (10gaugeman, 10gaugemag, 11point, 007FJ, 10ring1, 10Glocks, 56 invisible),
2,553
guests, and
1,350
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,190,436
Posts18,451,228
Members73,901
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|