Cryin' in my beer!

[Tnhunter]

I know it's still a little early, but it is a Sunday and I am broken-hearted! I was doing my normal "new today" searches on both GunsAmerica and Guns International when something caught my eye. I waited perhaps 5 mins wondering if I should check with the wife before buying (she's out shopping with daughter). I decided, nope, I just needed to buy it NOW! Left a message at the #, called again and clerk was busy with a customer and then called a 3rd time 20 mins later. Gun was sold. 1962 M70 in .300WM for $1700. :shock: Oh well, I hope the wife brings another 6 pack home with her :?

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Winche ... =100266609

 

[RiverRider]

When that kinda thing happens to me I always go through a mix of emotions. He who hesitates keeps his money, but still...sometimes nothing matters but that rifle!

 

[Oldtrader3]

Only about 4900 Model 70 rifles were chambered for the .300 Win Mag from 1961-63 which makes this caliber about #6 highest rarity on the standard chambering Model 70 Pre 64 list of rifles produced. This .300 WM and the .264 Pre 64 are the least popular rare chamberings because most of the .264's were 22 inch barrels and they and all of the .300 Win Mags were stocked with the small panel stocks made after 1960.

Except for the stock being refinished, that rifle looked pretty straight for a .300 WM Pre-64 Model 70. Even the recoil pad looked like a Winchester. Good luck finding one. The people whom I know that have the Pre-64, .300 Win Mags, will die with them.

 

[SJB358]

Man, that stinks Ed.. I hesitate all the time.. It is the times I don't hesitate I get into trouble!

Maybe you could pick up one of the new Model 70 Alaskans in 300 Win Mag.. Might make you feel better? :twisted:

Or a 338? Just don't wanna see you too down about the missed deal!

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Winche ... =100265575

 

[Tnhunter]

Thanks for the pep talk fellas. I knew immediately it was priced way below market, but apperently, I wasn't the only one. Wonder if a clerk at Cabelas will be toting home a new rifle tonight?? :roll: I needed another rifle, even another pre '64 like I need a hole in my head. But, I simply could not pass up a price like that. :wink:

Scotty, my therapist would call you an enabler. Just like my wife bringing home more beer....lol!! :mrgreen:

 

[SJB358]

Scotty, my therapist would call you an enabler. Just like my wife bringing home more beer....lol!! :mrgreen:

Thanks Ed.. I will take it as a compliment buddy!

 

[DrMike]

That was a great deal ....


that someone got. I do like River Rider's comment (one which I will undoubtedly appropriate): He who hesitates keeps his money. Were I to memorise that, undoubtedly I'd be richer now.

 

[russ808]

Mike,
He who does not gets the toy. Don't know which one is better or worse. When I pressed the buy it now button, my first thought is always-Did I do the right thing? But when it arrives its always-YEP did the right thing.
Russ

 

[6mm Remington]

That sure would have been nice to pick up, but like you said, you aren't out $1700.00 right now. I try and avoid sites like Guns America but Scotty keeps sending me links when he see's things I cannot do without. :evil:
David

 

[BP736]

I feel your pain. I made a similar mistake yesterday... I've been looking for a Browning Auto 5 20 gauge for a while. They are not too hard to find, but usually more $$$ than I want to part with. Found one for $385. Called the back guy an hour later to tell him I wanted it and it had already sold. CRAP. Been kicking myself ever since.
BP

 

[cloverleaf]

My problem is knowing I dont have the $ and looking anyway. Few weeks ago I found a used Savage (accu-trigger) package gun in 243 $320.00 at Cabela's no less. Went back there three times and didnt buy it cause they wouldnt budge 5 bucks on the price and that ticked me off. When I went back the fourth time with every intention of buying it at the asking price it was gone. That tactic has saved me more money...... :roll: :evil: CL

 

[DrMike]

He who does not gets the toy.

True dat. :grin:

 

[tddeangelo]

There's a pre-64 in 300WM at a used gunshop near me right now, actually. It's a custom shop gun, carved stock, looks nice. The only "problem" is the shop's asking something like $6k for it! :shock:

 

[DrMike]

Yes, there is a tendency to become very optimistic about the value of certain rifles, and the pre-64s are among that select group.

 

[Oldtrader3]

There's a pre-64 in 300WM at a used gunshop near me right now, actually. It's a custom shop gun, carved stock, looks nice. The only "problem" is the shop's asking something like $6k for it! :shock:

Choke! Somebody essentially ruins a Pre 64 Winchester stock in a "better" caliber choice and they raise the price 350%?

 

[tddeangelo]

LOL, Charlie!

I believe the stock was done by Winchester, but who knows....I sure don't. The rifle itself is very good, very clean, looks great. This is a good example of why a custom shop rifle is never an "investment". All that relief carving and such that the original buyer paid dearly for is not a selling point to others who come along looking to buy it.

I must say, it's interesting walking through the used gun shops once in a while. Cool stuff pops up, and the prices assigned to the guns is always of interest to me to see how things are "valued". Same shop as a really nice looking 220 Swift pre-64 that I believe he wants something north of $2k for.

 

[OU812]

In the future you might try asking for forgiveness rather than permission, just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for you, besides it's worth a shot and ya never know until you try.


Bill

 

[Oldtrader3]

That is true. The rifle could be Winchester custom shop but they normally use really fancy wood before they will spend much carving effort. I had a Model 94 Winchester from the Custom Shop and the wood was really fancy grain.