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I found a similar rifle sitting in a rack of beat to death Alaskan village pre-64 M-70's for $650 while all the others were priced over $1000. I asked the owner why it was cheaper and was told that "the new Wincheters aren't as valuable". So I bought the newer one ! I have great respect for 458Win, but I don't understand what he is saying here. I'm simply lost. Am I the only one? What did he find for $650, what all was prided over $1000, and what did he buy????
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He bought a later Pre '64 Model 70 i.e. an 1960-63 for $650. The owner of the store said "the newer Winchesters aren't as valuable" meaning the 1960-63 versions. The earlier models (1937-1959) are worth more,hence the $1000+ price tag.
Just guessing on the years,but do think I'm in the ballpark though.
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Thanks for the clarification...I was cornfused, too.
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Thanks,that is how I read 458Win's post. Hopefully he will come back and clarify his post.
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my first p64 was a pre war 22 hornet !!
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I found a similar rifle sitting in a rack of beat to death Alaskan village pre-64 M-70's for $650 while all the others were priced over $1000. I asked the owner why it was cheaper and was told that "the new Wincheters aren't as valuable". So I bought the newer one ! I have great respect for 458Win, but I don't understand what he is saying here. I'm simply lost. Am I the only one? What did he find for $650, what all was prided over $1000, and what did he buy???? I'm imagining he wanted the pre 64 rifle, but knowing he hunts them hard, opted to buy the one (late pre 64) that didn't have as much collector value. He appreciates a fine working rifle and the pre 64 is like a good mauser 98, it just keeps ticking along no matter what you throw at it. One of the reasons I hunt with my m1917's as well.... However, maybe Phil can clarify what he meant exactly...
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Original pre 64 M70 action: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/5212/970087341/wm_10565775.jpg) Try the "Zoom In" feature on View on your tool bar, this will show you that the rifle is intact with an extractor & collar .....
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It will be a fun rifle to hunt with. I wish rifles could tell us the places they have been!
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Great buy on my favorite hunting rifle, I hope you enjoy many days afield with that classic......well done!
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My spin on what 458 was saying is simply this. The rifle that he bought was not beat to hell, therefore the shop keeper thought it was a newer one......
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Nice! 30-06 or?
I picked one up about 15 years ago for $300 from a pawn shop in CO. I think mine is a 1941 vintage. It still has the goofy safety that sweeps reward from the 10:00 to 6:00 position to fire.
I'd drop it in a Bansner or McM Edge stock and put a 6x42 in Talley LW mounts on it. Hunt the [bleep] out of it!
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