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What's a fair price for a M70 30/06,it has a 4 X Balvar scope, not sure what the mount and rings are. The rifle is in good condition. My father inlaw has owned it since the mid 50's and has only run a few boxes of ammo through it. I'd rate it about 90 per cent.
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Value would depend if it were a standard weight or a featherweight, pictures would be a real help otherwise it would be an educated guess at best.
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If the rifle is a legitimate 90% and hasn't been messed with (no pad or extra holes, original wood and metal finish and front and rear sights) it would bring $800.00 to $1,000.00 where I shop for guns. Check eBay to see what the Balvar's are selling for.
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Not enough information. Was it made int he mid-50's or is it earlier? Standard, Featherweight? Super Grade? Any special features? Pictures would REALLY help.
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The rifle was bought new in 50's. It's a standard model with no modifications. I told him I thought it was worth around $1000.
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Value would depend if it were a standard weight or a featherweight, pictures would be a real help otherwise it would be an educated guess at best. +1. How original is it? Original steel or aluminum butt plate???? Pics man pics.... Talking to the op of course, not you gunwizard...
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The rifle was bought new in 50's. It's a standard model with no modifications. I told him I thought it was worth around $1000. Pics, we've been here done this before. Pics will really tell us what it is.. First 3 digits of the serial # is also helpful...
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 usually see them in that condition for. 12-1500 range somtimes more... They aren't leaping off the shelf...the 800/1000 range they will sell quicker..
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Not sure if the butt plate is steel or alum. I won't be visiting for a while so no pics. He was just curious , he's going to give the rifle to his grandson.
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Not sure if the butt plate is steel or alum. I won't be visiting for a while so no pics. He was just curious , he's going to give the rifle to his grandson. The rifle was bought new in 50's. It's a standard model with no modifications. I told him I thought it was worth around $1000. If it is a standard model like you said previously, it should have a steel butt plate. Either way, his grandson will likely love the rifle and starting out with a true "rifleman's rifle", is never a bad thing. Sorry we couldn't help with "value", as we just don't have enough information here..
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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Not sure if the butt plate is steel or alum. I won't be visiting for a while so no pics. He was just curious , he's going to give the rifle to his grandson. To me, a rifle from my grandfather would be worth a lot more than $1000
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