NIB Remington 700 30-06 1967 ADL Classic? value
Attended a local Gun show today here in Kentucky.Ran across this Remington 700 30-06 described to me as new in the box.
It's manufacture date was 1967.Dealer was selling for a estate.You can't buy a good used BDL for the asking price hardly.Beautiful wood & bluing-first 700 I've seen with a aluminum buttplate.
$650 firm
What do you all think? Good value? I like the fact that it is in the original box,but I am not a collector so it will become a shooter.
Thank's for any input.Sharing of your knowledge on the rifle much appreciated.He said he's had it at 2 other show's previous and it's not sold so maybe it's not such a great deal?
It was there at the close of the show today-it open's at 9am in the morning.
Going to try and insert a pic or 2.
It's manufacture date was 1967.Dealer was selling for a estate.You can't buy a good used BDL for the asking price hardly.Beautiful wood & bluing-first 700 I've seen with a aluminum buttplate.
$650 firm
What do you all think? Good value? I like the fact that it is in the original box,but I am not a collector so it will become a shooter.
Thank's for any input.Sharing of your knowledge on the rifle much appreciated.He said he's had it at 2 other show's previous and it's not sold so maybe it's not such a great deal?
It was there at the close of the show today-it open's at 9am in the morning.
Going to try and insert a pic or 2.
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IMHO, overpriced by 150 USD for an ADL. YMMV. 0 -
I bought a 700ADL 308 made in 1962, NIB for $97; course that was in 1963[:)] 0 -
Well,,,I tend to agree,,,ADL is a shooter type rifle and about 150 over- BUT whatever one person wants = 0 -
badsbsnf81 $500 is sounding like a good offer,Ray B from $97 to $650 would be a good investment for the guy if he was still around,lol
mm8nambu I will offer $500 tomorrow and walk away.Hate to give more than I can get when I tire of it.Just wasn't sure if it being a 67' would make it more valuable.Thanks guy's
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Juggernaut I looked it over pretty good.Not a blemish-wood or metal.Bolt had no wear,did not have my bore light with me-but it has been a while since this rifle has been cleaned.Lot's of dust in the action.I tried to research on the completed auctions but did not come up with a comparable rifle.Ty for the input 0 -
To verify year on the side of the barrel just in front on the action should be two letter stamped. the first is the month of production and follows the anogram BLACKPOWDER (B=January.etc) For 1967 the year is designated as P; So, for example if it was made in August 1967 it would be stamped WP. 0 -
Bodi, This be the investment pictured below
It's been upgraded a little with a Lee Six stock, DNZ mount and same old Lyman All-American Scope. It's also inletted for a Williams aperature and Burris Patridge front.0 -
the box won't make much of a difference on an ADL. 450.00 to 500.00 wouls be the absolute upper limit on an ADL 06 0 -
Bodi,
This might be a little late to catch you before you leave for the show but I thought I would give it a try.
quote:$650 firm
What do you all think? Good value? I like the fact that it is in the original box,but I am not a collector so it will become a shooter.
Personally, he's doubling his money. I wouldn't pay that much for a Rem. 700 especially in 30-06. I certainly wouldn't pay that much and then turn it into a shooting/hunting rifle.
If you're not a collector and you're just looking for a shooter, why pay his premium? I found more than a dozen Rem. 700's in 30-06 on the Auction side for some very reasonable prices. Remember, this is just a Remington 700 and as such is not really collectible at all. This has been demonstrated for years. The high prices asked for some models variations is warranted because they are a rarity but these general run of mill the 30-06 and .270 Win. are just that, run of the mill. You will also regret that aluminum buttplate after a day of shooting at the range...
Semantics and word manipulation can be dangerous and misleading for buyers of any commodities. You have to read very carefully and take some of the phrasing or individual terms apart to understand just what is being said. There is also the misinformation contained in certain terms frequently used in descriptions.
NIB - New In Box
It should mean 'NEW' as it came from the factory in the original box with the original paperwork. The bolt should be in a plastic bag and should have never been inserted in the action.
However, with the advent of the internet and a slacking off of absolutes (shifting ethics), the term NIB has changed. Often it simply means the lowest common denominator of having never been fired. It was assembled and the bolt run in the action, the box may be present or not and the same with paperwork. When pushed, the buyer states that it has never been fired which is his take on that term, NIB.
Bore lights-
99.9% of the shooters in this world couldn't tell anything by using a bore light unless the bore condition was blatantly used and left dirty. They don't have the skill or the experience to see and know what the indications are for a used rifle let alone one that has had a very few shots fired then carefully cleaned. The bore light simply adds a little illumination and gives the impression that you're a careful, knowledgeable buyer.
That 1/10 of 1% who do know what to look for use a borescope which is much more sophisticated and MUCH more expensive. But it will give a magnified closeup, right in your face view of the chamber, throat and bore of any barrel when used correctly. Commonly available models run $700 - $1,000 in their basic set up. I have one that comes from the medical field with a video monitor which cost $30,000 new. I didn't get it new and I traded for it so I can't claim to have spent that amount but the value is certainly there.
Even with the proper borescope it takes practice and experience to know just what it is that you're looking at in the first place. But after lots of practice and guidance from other knowledgeable people, you can tell most everything that has taken place in a barrel.
Good Luck at the show!
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