Pre 64 M70 in .338Win Value

[nelsonob1]

Would appreciate some help on value range of a M70 pre 64 in .338 Win, in higher end synthetic stock. I have a seller with three and would like to know rough price range - I was thinking $1200-$1800.

[Sashi]

Were they even making synthetic stocks pre-64?

[nelsonob1]

Boer War first introduced the synthetic stock, however, I believe that the pre 64 M70 stocks are detachable and can be replaced with modern synthetic stocks.

[Fowl91]

What shape are the rifles in? I just purchased one today that has some bluing wear and a small bit of rust on the action. I would rate it as good condition. I happily paid $700 for it. If the rifles are in excellent shape, then $1200 would seem a fair price

[cowmanbob]

Originally Posted by nelsonob1

Would appreciate some help on value range of a M70 pre 64 in .338 Win, in higher end synthetic stock. I have a seller with three and would like to know rough price range - I was thinking $1200-$1800.

Are you taking all three?

[nelsonob1]

Originally Posted by cowmanbob

Are you taking all three?

I wish. Just the one, and likely the most affordable. I have a fondness for older Winchesters and I think a pre 64 in .338 would be a great grizzly gun for spring hunt. Got to get one before they ban hunting them.

[cowmanbob]

Originally Posted by nelsonob1

I wish. Just the one, and likely the most affordable. I have a fondness for older Winchesters and I think a pre 64 in .338 would be a great grizzly gun for spring hunt. Got to get one before they ban hunting them.

You and I think alike.

[pgavey]

I have three a 1937 220 swift a 1938 257 Bob and a 1946 .270 win
$ 950.- 1300. all in good to vg condition. I think I did good on them especially as the swift and bob are the most popular in the standard grade, according to my blue book. The 46 has the clover leaf safety lever must have been left over parts post war is supposed to be the new style safety.

[Pathfinder76]

Who's stock is actually on them?

[leo]

In reasonably decent original condition with the factory stock they could be worth up to $2000. With an aftermarket stock, it has no more value than any other good quality 338 mag. I sure wouldn't be paying more than $1200, and then only if it had a very good quality stock.

[nelsonob1]

Originally Posted by chuck

Who's stock is actually on them?

Not sure yet - I'm waiting to here back from the seller. His description was "High end synthetic stocks by some of BC's top smiths."

In my experience "high end" can be something of an opinion, but I like synthetic on a mountain rifle and I am more interested in the action and trigger.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by nelsonob1

Not sure yet - I'm waiting to here back from the seller. His description was "High end synthetic stocks by some of BC's top smiths."

In my experience "high end" can be something of an opinion, but I like synthetic on a mountain rifle and I am more interested in the action and trigger.

D.R. The seller?

[nelsonob1]

Three rifles all pre 64, one at 93%, one at 94% and one at 96%. Brown Precision Stock installed by capable smith. Prices range between $2800 and $3600.

[bobinthesky]

I can think of lots of things I'd do with $3K but buying a Pre-64 M70 with a Brown Precision stock isn't one of them.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by nelsonob1

Three rifles all pre 64, one at 93%, one at 94% and one at 96%. Brown Precision Stock installed by capable smith. Prices range between $2800 and $3600.

Way too much. Ridiculous actually.

[ACKLEY ABE]

Originally Posted by chuck

Way too much. Ridiculous actually.

Sounds like the seller is considering these as "Custom" rifles with pre-64 actions. More than I would pay but......

[leo]

IMO, unless the rifles are in 95% or better condition, with all the factory embellishments and fixtures, they aren't worth any more than a good quality rifle, period. But each to their own. Pre 64's are only collectible and worth anything in full factory form. Even then I wouldn't pay more than $2500 for a 300 win mag in Super Grade configuration (those were only made for 1 year). Do your homework, those prices seem out to lunch. They might be worth that for all 3, not individually.

[Bushrat]

He's gonna have a hard time selling those at that price. Would also hve to see extensive pictures to see if they are 94% condition and such. Wait a minute they are only 50% condition if they don't have the original stock. They are only worth what a barrelled action is worth in this case $500-700. Sell the stock separately $200.

[heybert]

I wouldn't pay more than $900. As Bushrat said, a pre-64 action would fetch between $5-700. Sold a pre-64 Alaskan in a 338 with factory porting a few years ago for $1200. Wish I kept it, but don't have a use for a 338 here in Alberta. Used it when hunting moose between PG and Vanderhoof.

[pat brennan]

I'd be happy enough to buy any Brown Precision stocks for model 70's ( or rem 700s) at $200 a pop!
Back on topic, a nice pre 64 (338 in this case) in a quality stock could be worth anywhere from just south of $1K to maybe mid teens, tops. At that point, they are just a collection of very nice parts.