need to date and get a value on a model 70 - The Firearms Forum

mcf513 · 10-24-2008, 11:24 AM

I've got a model 70 featherweight in 30-06 serial #425282. The gun is in almost new condition as it was given to me be my non hunting godfather who won it in a raffle a long time ago. I have put maybe twenty rounds through it over the years. Anyway, what year was it made and what is it's value?
Thanks...Mike

Alpo · 10-24-2008, 01:07 PM

The year of manufacture for serial number 425282 is 1957.

mcf513 · 10-24-2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks ALPO,whats it worth?...Mike

Alpo · 10-24-2008, 10:37 PM

The book says that an ought six, Featherweight rifle, in "Excellent" condition, is worth $1800. "Very Good" is worth 1150.

mcf513 · 10-25-2008, 11:46 PM

Thank you sir for the valuation. Not planning on selling,memories and all,but its a good whitetail in brush gun, when I can get on a lease. So it does get shot. Would you put 10 or so a year through it or put it up as an investment? Thank you...Mike

Alpo · 10-26-2008, 12:39 PM

Guns are made to be shot. You have a pre-64 Winchester 70. It'd be a sin and a shame NOT to take it out and shoot it. And unless you seriously screw up (have it in a saddle scabbard when your horse falls off the side of the mountain. use the barrel as a jack handle when changing a tire) - if you treat it like any intelligent person should treat a gun, it will always be valuable.

10-24-2008, 11:24 AM	#1
mcf513 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	need to date and get a value on a model 70 I've got a model 70 featherweight in 30-06 serial #425282. The gun is in almost new condition as it was given to me be my non hunting godfather who won it in a raffle a long time ago. I have put maybe twenty rounds through it over the years. Anyway, what year was it made and what is it's value? Thanks...Mike -->

10-24-2008, 01:07 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,667	Re: need to date and get a value on a model 70 The year of manufacture for serial number 425282 is 1957.

10-24-2008, 06:40 PM	#3
mcf513 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Re: need to date and get a value on a model 70 Thanks ALPO,whats it worth?...Mike

10-25-2008, 11:46 PM	#5
mcf513 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Re: need to date and get a value on a model 70 Thank you sir for the valuation. Not planning on selling,memories and all,but its a good whitetail in brush gun, when I can get on a lease. So it does get shot. Would you put 10 or so a year through it or put it up as an investment? Thank you...Mike

10-26-2008, 12:39 PM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,667	Re: need to date and get a value on a model 70 Guns are made to be shot. You have a pre-64 Winchester 70. It'd be a sin and a shame NOT to take it out and shoot it. And unless you seriously screw up (have it in a saddle scabbard when your horse falls off the side of the mountain. use the barrel as a jack handle when changing a tire) - if you treat it like any intelligent person should treat a gun, it will always be valuable.

10-24-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,667	Re: need to date and get a value on a model 70 The book says that an ought six, Featherweight rifle, in "Excellent" condition, is worth $1800. "Very Good" is worth 1150. Last edited by Alpo; 10-24-2008 at 10:39 PM..