.308 winchester - The Firearms Forum

ral · 07-22-2012, 12:35 PM

i purchased a Winchester model 88 serial #41722 manufactured 1957 used 1973- it was re-blued and had a custom stock when i got it - it has a weaver marksman scope 4x and a leather sling - it is in excellent condition - i have only put about 30 rounds through it and none since 1975 -i am trying to find out private sale value and also a trade in value.

any help would be appreciated

this my first post so be gentle

Bert H. · 07-22-2012, 05:40 PM

Hello ral,

Anytime a pre-64 Winchester is refinished or altered, it forever destroys the collector value, and relegates it to being a "shooter". The graded condition can not "excellent" for a refinished gun. By established grading standards, your rifle is 0%.

Now, and as a "shooter" in a decent caliber, I suspect that it is worth approximately $250 to somebody looking for a decent hunting rifle. Trade-in value is likely to be considerably less.

Bert H.

ral · 07-22-2012, 07:34 PM

i appreciate your info - not being a gun person i guess re-blueing decreases the value but i thought the purpose of a gun was to be a shooter - i think i'll just keep

i really do appreciate your input thanks

07-22-2012, 12:35 PM	#1
ral Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	.308 winchester i purchased a Winchester model 88 serial #41722 manufactured 1957 used 1973- it was re-blued and had a custom stock when i got it - it has a weaver marksman scope 4x and a leather sling - it is in excellent condition - i have only put about 30 rounds through it and none since 1975 -i am trying to find out private sale value and also a trade in value. any help would be appreciated this my first post so be gentle -->

07-22-2012, 05:40 PM	#2
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 409	Re: .308 winchester Hello ral, Anytime a pre-64 Winchester is refinished or altered, it forever destroys the collector value, and relegates it to being a "shooter". The graded condition can not "excellent" for a refinished gun. By established grading standards, your rifle is 0%. Now, and as a "shooter" in a decent caliber, I suspect that it is worth approximately $250 to somebody looking for a decent hunting rifle. Trade-in value is likely to be considerably less. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!

07-22-2012, 07:34 PM	#3
ral Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	Re: .308 winchester i appreciate your info - not being a gun person i guess re-blueing decreases the value but i thought the purpose of a gun was to be a shooter - i think i'll just keep i really do appreciate your input thanks