Pre-64 Model 70 Collection
Gentlemen & Ladies, hope this question is in the right area...you guys talked me out of this 5 yrs ago, but it painfully looks like the sale of my collection is at hand. My question is.. should I leave the original glass and mounting hardware in place or offer the units bare? And piece out the hardware? All 1952 issue, Missing 22 Hornet & 375 H&H of the 8 offered in 1952. They all show 60 years of use, not trashed , gently used. Not NIB either...all glass is crystal clear, all are accurate shooters. All comments and advice appreciated.
Paul
Mountain Magic Gunsmithing
Paul
Mountain Magic Gunsmithing
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Usually, whatever scope and mount is on a rifle is considered a "gimmee". There are exceptions, of course. But typically, scopes and mounts of that 1952 era are collectable and have a good market. If I were you, I'd remove the scopes and sell scopes, rings, and bases separately. Be sure, if you sell here on the auction side, that you give us the auction #'s so we can "take a shot" at your collection.
EDIT: tsr1965,
I'm pretty sure that 1952 Model 70's left the factory drilled & tapped. Of course if they have side mounts, that's another story.
EDIT II:
I will agree with those who indicate that it would be a shame to separate a vintage rig, however, if you want to get the best return on your investment (and who doesn't!) I still say it would be to your advantage to separate them.
EDIT III:
I checked my 1950 Stoeger's catalog and it lists 9 Winchester 70 chamberings in that issue. The 1951 issue showed that the .250 Savage and 7x57 had been dropped. If my memory serves, the .308 appeared around 1952. Is that (the .308) one of the rifles that makes up your six?0 -
The way things are in the toilet economy wise nowadays, I would have second thoughts about putting anything on the market now.
Unfortunately to many folks are in the same position you are in, having to sell their goodies to make ends meet.0 -
Madman,
My condolences for your situation.
Ambrose has a point about the "gimme", but not in this particular situation. With the possibility of some of them being D&T from the factory, and some of them after, the hardware would be most valuable with, and to that particular rifle it is on.
Please post a link to your auctions.
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All circa 1952 model 70 Winchesters where drilled and tapped from the factory. Most of my model 70s are "shooters" as are the guns you describe, I would sell them and the glass as a unit, gun and scope. The whole classic senerio comes into play, there's nothing more classic than an old pre 64 model 70 with a Lyman Alaskan or a Leupold Pioneer on it. If they where mint condition rifles, I would say take the scopes off. JMHO.
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I agree with CapnMidnight about leaving the rifles and scopes together. As a general rule I would say separate them but the vintage scopes belong with the rifles. 0 -
Paul- I lean towards leaving them together, given their condition.. I feel for ya.. I sold several 20 years ago, and regret it to this day.. I kept some nice ones, but still miss the others.. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Herschel
I agree with CapnMidnight about leaving the rifles and scopes together. As a general rule I would say separate them but the vintage scopes belong with the rifles.
Madman - I don't know your situation, but sorry to hear that you are parting with your rigs. Wish you the best with your sales.
By the way, I agree with tsr1965, CapnMidnight and Herschel.
Those have been working set-up rigs, it'd be a terrible shame to take separate them now. IMHO0 -
quote:Originally posted by Alan Rushing
quote:Originally posted by Herschel
I agree with CapnMidnight about leaving the rifles and scopes together. As a general rule I would say separate them but the vintage scopes belong with the rifles.
Madman - I don't know your situation, but sorry to hear that you are parting with your rigs. Wish you the best with your sales.
By the way, I agree with tsr1965, CapnMidnight and Herschel.
Those have been working set-up rigs, it'd be a terrible shame to take separate them now. IMHO
I have to agree,,,and I think you will not be a gimme scope in the end and I hope for you to see that in the bids..Post a ;ink when up if you do sell0 -
I second that request.
It'd be appreciated, even though those pieces are no doubt out of my league.
The best with your auctions/sales. [:)]0 -
Hey guys!
Much appreciated for all your wisdom. I was leanin towards keepen them intact. Kolmorgen, Weaver, and Leupold all excellant. Yes the .308 is mid '52 jus when they came out. Love em all but the 22 Hornet and 375 H&H are now way outa my league specially 30 months unemployed from my Engineering position.
Paul
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