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Offline billy

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model 70
« on: December 13, 2007, 04:01:51 PM »
What would a model 70 classic featherweight in 30/06 be worth in near mint shape? I think it was made in late 90,s.
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Offline Rangr44

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Re: model 70
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2007, 02:20:16 AM »
I've seen two, locally/recently, tagged at $500 & $525.   YMMV, depending upon supply/demand in your area of the country.
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Re: model 70
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2007, 05:38:55 PM »
That rifle would fetch considerably more than $500 in my neck of the woods.

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Re: model 70
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2007, 05:10:31 AM »
It’s bringing $525 here in NW Louisiana seen one just recently but in 270 Win
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Offline Keith L

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Re: model 70
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2007, 05:57:55 AM »
The Winchesters in general spiked and are now back down to more normal prices here in Wisconsin.  I haven't been paying attention to Model 70s, but the 94s are now around half the price the were last year.
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Re: model 70
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2007, 06:33:34 AM »
I just went to the local gun show here in Michigan, and I think those people were out of their minds and insane on prices of 94's and model 70's.
I could not believe it.  I brought along a pre 64 model 94 just to see if I could find a receiver sight made out of steel laying around that would fit it, and got a couple of offers on it that was way to high...did not sell it though, I'm keeping it and shooting it.   

I hope the market calms down this way on Winchesters, there are still a lot of them sitting in closets I would imagine.   

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Re: model 70
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2007, 07:23:48 AM »
Don't worry about it.  I will bet dollars to donuts that both will be back in production in a couple of years.  FN Herstal is already gearing up their South Carolina plant to produce a new Model 70.  I don't think that a 94 will be far behind, and I really don't care where it is produced as long as it works.

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Re: model 70
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2007, 03:09:56 PM »
Of course, the MSRP on the new Model 70's will be $1000 and up.  Makes me think if one can actually get a Classic Featherweight for $500, that's a great buy!