Author Topic: Question for pre-64 M70 Experts (Read 779 times)

bgoldhunter · « **on:** November 25, 2005, 12:04:42 PM »

I am looking at a pre-64 M70 featherweight that has been modified (rechambered). It looks to be in very good condition, I would grade it at probably a conservative 85%. Wear on edges, bolt handle, and some small scratches on wood, barrel and floorplate. I was wondering how much that would hurt value on the rifle? It is somewhat discounted, but no steal. Thanks for any help you may give me.

jhm · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2005, 06:06:17 AM »

Im no expert but the small scratches and the wear on the rifle wont hurt it as bad as the rechambering has,

JIM

bgoldhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2005, 08:55:02 AM »

That was my thought as well. I have found rifles in about the same condition for $800-900, but were not rechambered. This one is a few hundred cheaper than that, but am not sure if it is worth the money, as occasionally I do find some originals in that price range. I like the fact that it is now a 300, just don't want to get taken if it's only worth a couple hundred dollars now.

jhm · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2005, 10:12:29 PM »

If you are buying it for a shooter and like the caliber that should be all the incintive you need, you can always look for a original barrel to put it back like it was.

JIM

bgoldhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2005, 05:49:14 AM »

Not too worried about putting it back original. Just don't want to turn around and have someone tell me down the road that it is now a $300 gun!