"nother pre-64 M70 - The Firearms Forum

SF Mike · 11-12-2006, 09:35 AM

I have a pre '64 from an estate and wondering about the value considering the artwork. 30 06 with plain six power scope. Also tapped for peep site.
Piece in exc+ condition. I gave $500 for it.
Thanks

Xracer · 11-13-2006, 09:04 AM

Well Mike, you sure didn't get hurt paying $500 for it!!!

That's a beautiful rifle, and the and the engraving and woodcarving is beautifully done.......BUT......engraved and carved hunting rifles have a very limited market. To somebody who's looking for that sort of thing, it would be worth a bunch, but most hunters (like 99.9999% of 'em) wouldn't dare take something that elaborate out in the field. It's strictly a showpiece.

If it were a Plain Jane Model 70, I could give you a Blue Book value.....but I wouldn't even hazard a guess on this one.

11-12-2006, 09:35 AM	#1
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11-13-2006, 09:04 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: "nother pre-64 M70 Well Mike, you sure didn't get hurt paying $500 for it!!! That's a beautiful rifle, and the and the engraving and woodcarving is beautifully done.......BUT......engraved and carved hunting rifles have a very limited market. To somebody who's looking for that sort of thing, it would be worth a bunch, but most hunters (like 99.9999% of 'em) wouldn't dare take something that elaborate out in the field. It's strictly a showpiece. If it were a Plain Jane Model 70, I could give you a Blue Book value.....but I wouldn't even hazard a guess on this one.