Is it worth it...?

[rdlange]

45/70 Handi.. says unfired. With open sights, not drilled for scope, std barrel length, pistol grip pallet wood stocks..  $250?  I gotta drive 7 hrs round trip though...

Thanks

[quickdtoo]

Bud's sells it for $255 shipped for comparison, just depends on tax and fees.

Tim

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/351/products_id/55050

[S.E.Ak]

My barrel like that was drilled and tapped for scope plus had sights

[Land_Owner]

It depends...

...entirely on how badly you want it!   

Value, often, is in the mind of the buyer. 

Take Tim's advice.  Call Bud's.  Have one shipped to your FFL.  Pay the fees because you are never going to "save" the costs of gasoline, vehicle maintenance, and danger to yourself in over 7 hours of driving.

Assuming you average 55 miles an hour that is 385 miles (mostly highway some back roads), 24 gallons of gas at 16 miles/gallon, $65.00 in fuel cost at $2.67/gallon, plus consumables $10.00 (you know you're going to eat and drink along the way).  This does not include wear and tear on your vehicle, insurance, oils, grease, maintenance, etc.

The IRS will allow a 2010 business expense of $0.50/mile reimbursement ($192.50) in lieu of gasoline/maintenance/insurance/etc., so your THEORETICAL cost of driving is about $200.00 out of pocket (+/-).

[Airsporter]

For me, this would be easy.  My FFL charges $25.  $255 + 25 = $280  No way I would drive 7 hours + gas + wear & tear on my vehicle for $30.  And, new one one should be drilled and tapped.

[quickdtoo]

If it's a modern 45-70(1987 or later), it's drilled and tapped, just doesn't have a scope rail on it more than likely, older H&R model 155 Shikari barrels may or may not have been, I don't know, but if it is a Shikari, it may well be worth the money if it's a nice one. 

Tim

[rdlange]

Chance changed.  My wife's car has some serious issues.  I would have gotten it, and found out he's ffl dealer and would do it to mine for same price. 

Maybe next time.