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Value?? Winchester .257

padh
I just purchased a used Winchester Model 70 .257 Roberts. I don't know much about guns, but I bought this knowing I got a good deal. ($150!!!) From what I've seen, it will be worth more if it was made before '64. How do I tell? The only other markings on the gun is the S/N. It is in very good condition. As I said, I know I got a decent deal, but I purchased it because it is a really nice looking gun!

The rifle has a 'Lyman Alaskan' scope mounted to it as well. It doesn't seem to have a power listed on the scope.

Any help on how to tell what year it was manufactured or an approximate value would be helpful. Thanks!

P.S. I also purchased a 30.06 that has '1952' and ' Made in Belgium' stamped on it along with a redfield 2-7X Scope.
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  • duckhunter
    serial number. Please post.

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • padh
    S/N 56386
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  • Ray Boone
    You needen't answer the knock at the door- It's the police. You got that rifle for about 1/10th of it's value.
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  • Hangfire
    1946...

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • He Dog
    I have no doubt you got a great deal, but the actual value of the rifle depends upon condition. If is is not about 95 or 96% condition it is not an "investment rifle" it is a shooter, though it may be a very high grade shooter. Pre-64's have two price ranges: shooters and collectables. Shooters can range up to perhaps $750 to $850, and collectables range well above that. I have seen some nice pre-64's in the $350-$400 range (and no I did not have the $$) but most go above that. Those are indeed the police at your door!
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  • asa
    Your Model 70 is an early post-war (1946) and the .257 Roberts is a desirable caliber. If it's unaltered (no pad, no extra holes) and in excellent original condition, it's worth in the $1400 range. Any deviations from 100% condition bring the value down. Even the old Lyman Alaskan scopes have some collector value. Nice rig-take care of it. -Asa
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