Jack O'Conner used one of these to take about everything that walks this continent. I've alway wanted one and am thing hard about hunting one up. Anyone out there have an idea of what a good/excellent condition (no changes to the stock rifle)pre 64 in .270 would command in dollars? Thanks-Jimbo
Pre 64 .270's value
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JFWRC, MY DAD JUST SOLD HIS FOR $ 750.00. GUN WAS COMPLETLY ORIGINAL/ IN GOOD CONDITION/ WITHOUT SCOPE. I THINK HE COULD HAVE DONE A LITTLE BETTER. (.270). THATS WHAT THE MKT. BEARS HERE IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIF. FOR HIM ANYWAY. SEVERAL OFFERS UNDER THAT PRICE. TAKE ER EASY, YD.
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Bura Nut
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I bought one about 2 years ago in mint condition for 1200.00 but the serial number has this at 1943 so I would imagine you can get a later one for less....... Allen Taylor......
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D13er
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-29-04 AT 04:45PM (MST)[p]Try this one. $700 is right in the current range.
JB
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6013318
I have bought from this guy before and had no problems.
JB
JB
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6013318
I have bought from this guy before and had no problems.
JB
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D13er
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or if you prefer a brand new one.......
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6013666
JB
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6013666
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HEY JFWRC, CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANY GOOD RANCHONLY BULL ELK HUNTS IN YOUR AREA IN DEC/JAN. THERE ARE 4 GUYS IN MY PARTY. WE PLAN ON GOING, IF WE CAN ACCESS A GOOD PIECE OF PROPERTY. 300 PLUS BULLS WILL DO, NOT WORLD RECORDS. WORKING ON SOME LEADS, BUT I UNDERSTAND YOUR IN THE KNOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. YD.
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JFWRC,
Check manufactured dates here:
http://oldguns.net/cgi-bin/f2f/f2f.pl?http://www.oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm
Low serial numbers really don't mean much unless you are a collector. Quality was very similar on all pre64's. 270's should have a steel butt plate if original. Prices have come down alot after winchester starting making them again. Bura Nut's was most likely that high because of the condition. $1200 isn't a bad price for a minty gun but you should be able to find a good "hunter" for $600-800. Worth every penny too.
JB
Check manufactured dates here:
http://oldguns.net/cgi-bin/f2f/f2f.pl?http://www.oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm
Low serial numbers really don't mean much unless you are a collector. Quality was very similar on all pre64's. 270's should have a steel butt plate if original. Prices have come down alot after winchester starting making them again. Bura Nut's was most likely that high because of the condition. $1200 isn't a bad price for a minty gun but you should be able to find a good "hunter" for $600-800. Worth every penny too.
JB
Yukon Dall-Yes, I've got the perfect place for you. Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. Jimbo
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JFWRC,
Yeah, they make them in a time machine. They started making the "classic" which is a close copy of the pre64 design. You'll even run into "new" pre64's advertised as pre64's. They are very good rifles but aren't the same as the old ones.
JB
Yeah, they make them in a time machine. They started making the "classic" which is a close copy of the pre64 design. You'll even run into "new" pre64's advertised as pre64's. They are very good rifles but aren't the same as the old ones.
JB
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What makes the Pre 64's so much better than the post 64's?
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-30-04 AT 02:08PM (MST)[p]Some would argue that nostalgia is what feeds the pre-64 market, after all, at the time it was the most accurate rifle made, the mauser action with the "claw" as its now called locked onto cases and ensured positive ejections. Add to the quality and workmanship the lore spun so magically by Jack o'connor on the plains af many different continents and the world had adopted its favorite gun.
I just called my dad to check his serial # and he new it by heart (1350**). Not too many folks memorize their serial #'s, but thats the pre-64 crowd for you. I sometimes think he likes that gun more than us kids!! His was made in 1949 and he got it in a swap for a extra pair of k5 blazer seats he had in the garage. What luck!!
We actually just swapped the old heavy stock for a lightweight synthetic bell and carlson for its 55th b-day. To celebrate, it's being brought out of retirement for this years Colorado hunt (hence the synthetic stock, it's never to early to try and impress the snow gods and pray for about three feet of powder).
One thing I have noted is the weight of the barrel. They don't make 'em like that anymore. His rifle sings with 150gr federal noslers, accuracy definately achievable by todays computer generated factories, but an even greater feet considering the post war era in which these rifles were manufactured.
Take er easy
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I just called my dad to check his serial # and he new it by heart (1350**). Not too many folks memorize their serial #'s, but thats the pre-64 crowd for you. I sometimes think he likes that gun more than us kids!! His was made in 1949 and he got it in a swap for a extra pair of k5 blazer seats he had in the garage. What luck!!
We actually just swapped the old heavy stock for a lightweight synthetic bell and carlson for its 55th b-day. To celebrate, it's being brought out of retirement for this years Colorado hunt (hence the synthetic stock, it's never to early to try and impress the snow gods and pray for about three feet of powder).
One thing I have noted is the weight of the barrel. They don't make 'em like that anymore. His rifle sings with 150gr federal noslers, accuracy definately achievable by todays computer generated factories, but an even greater feet considering the post war era in which these rifles were manufactured.
Take er easy
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-30-04 AT 02:45PM (MST)[p]I was just wondering it some major event took place after '64 that increased the value of the pre's while dragging the post's into the dirt. I recently inherited a Model 94 30/30 made in 1940 and a Model 97 12 gauge made in 1902, I can't believe they still work, let alone what great shape they are in.
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They changed the manufacturing process after '64 and lowered the overall quality. Last year, my dad gave me his deer rifle, as he no longer hunts. It's a standard weight Model 70 in .270 Winchester built in 1948. This is now my favorite hunting
My father-in-law has a .300HH mag that I've been trying to talk him out of for years. He got it as a high school graduation present and still has 16 shells left out of the original box he bought for it. Yes, it's had a total of 4 rounds down the barrel!
My father-in-law has a .300HH mag that I've been trying to talk him out of for years. He got it as a high school graduation present and still has 16 shells left out of the original box he bought for it. Yes, it's had a total of 4 rounds down the barrel!
Picked one up today. It was manufactured in 1951 and from the gunsmith's comment is in great shape. Bore is good, rifling is sharp. Original stock, buttplate, and sights. No big nicks, Checkering is good, a minor scratch on the barrel. Now another big struggle and old Weaver K4 or Ziess Conquest 3x9. What would you do?
