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Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by Hatchdog » Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:30 pm

My son has a Pre 64 (1947 manufacture) M/70 30/06 he’s thinking about putting up for sale on the local trader site. Unfortunately it has a replacement stock but it does have a Leupold 2-7x in Redfield mounts on it. He’s wondering what to ask for it and I’m thinking maybe $1200.00. It has a five digit serial number and is in such good shape I wonder if maybe it has been re-blued.

Any thoughts on an asking price?

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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by BigAl52 » Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:34 pm

Maybe check gunbraker and see what they might be selling for.
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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by North Country Gal » Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:47 pm

The replacement stock really hurts the value, of course, unless it's something special, and the 30-06 is very common.

I've seen some all original Model 70s in 30-06 around $1800-2000, though, so definitely worth a try at $1200. Given that any Leupold scope is in demand right now, though, and especially the vintage gloss Leupolds, I'd start at $1200 for the gun and sell the scope, separately. Almost a sure bet you'll sell the scope before the gun. Vintage Leupolds are selling for some crazy prices, right now. Check those prices, too.
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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by BigAl52 » Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:57 pm

NCG makes a good point Hatch on the scope. Selling it separate from the gun will probably yield more money.
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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by Hatchdog » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:50 pm

Here’s some pics of the M/70. Not only a replacement stock but the front and rear sights are missing. Nice looking rifle but the collector value is shot.


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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by North Country Gal » Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:16 pm

Love that stock, though. Way nicer than the original. Not a big deal on the sights, since those are easily replaced. You'll have no problem selling this rifle. Nice rig and a pre-64 action, to boot.
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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by Hatchdog » Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:56 am

Thanks everybody for your input. He listed it with the scope for $1300.00 so we’ll see what that brings. He’s left handed and not a hunter so this rifle really doesn’t work for him.
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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by Hatchdog » Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:47 am

My son sold this M/70 for $1200 so he’s pretty happy about that. He intends to reinvest the funds in an AR. He has a buddy that has one he’s thinking about buying. Thanks again everybody for your help.
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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by Vaquero » Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:38 am

Congrats to the son.
What caliber AR is he looking at? 556/223?

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Re: Pre 64 Win M/70 value?

Post by Hatchdog » Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:11 am

Vaquero wrote:
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Congrats to the son.
What caliber AR is he looking at? 556/223?

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Yes, he’ll stay with that. He doesn’t reload so he will want to stay with inexpensive ammo if such a thing exists anymore. :D

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