I hang my head in shame 2

[Palouser]

I have an older neighbor who has been there and done that and who loves Pre-64's like I do. I recently found the pre-64 I had been looking for, .270 made in 58 all original, no dings or problems which I bought. I am so proud of it and I took it over to him to show it off. He loved it as well and praised it and I felt pretty good until he said, "Wait here for a second." He went in the house and came out with a Model 70, serial number in the low 800's in .257 Roberts that he had just picked up for a little over $1,000.

Enough said.

Todd

 

[Oldtrader3]

That is pretty impressive! I had a .257 Roberts, Super Grade, Model 70 from 1953 that I paid over $1000 for at least 30 years ago. He got a real bargain. The Super Grade that I have is a .270 Win, 1949 manufacture date which a paid $500 for in 1973. It had a damaged stock and I had it restocked in Bastogne walnut. There certainly are no Pre 64 Model 70's around here, especially in gunshops (i.e. Kesselrings) that would sell for less than $1000., let alone small production number calibers in Super Grades.

 

[Palouser]

I paid $1,000 for my .270 and thought that was a pretty good deal. His wasn't a super grade, just a first year Model 70 which is almost as good. Sounds like you have some pretty nice Model 70s. Any pics?

 

[Oldtrader3]

Here is a photo of the restocked Super Grade. When I got TB and had to retire early, my wife of 23 years divorced me and would not let me have any of my pictures of the guns, my kids or of my travels in business to 30+ countries which she never wanted to see. I have the guns that I could walk out, my car with and less than half of my money! Oh well, we all make some bad decisions and she was the worst that I have ever made!

 

[Palouser]

Beautiful rifle...really really nice! Too bad about your wife. It sounds like if you got to keep that rifle and not her...you might be better off.

 

[JD338]

Man, you fellas got some good deals, well except for the wife. :mrgreen:

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Sweet rifle, for sure. You have to love the Kahles scope atop a fine Winchester.

 

[STW]

It is harder to find a good rifle than a good woman, don't let that rifle go!

 

[Oldtrader3]

Amen to that! I have a great wife now though. She likes for me to have a hobby and is supportive of my shooting and encourages me to go anytime that I wish. Boy is that a change of tune for me!

The Winchester is a 1949 vintage Super Grade that was a donor rifle because the guy that I bought it from had filed off the checkering from a Transition Model 70, Super Grade stock and it had side mount holes in the action for scope bases. The holes were filled, welded, ground and Winchester was reengraved on the action side. The factory "Super Grade" floor plate and bottom metal is worth as much as I paid for the rifle. I did not have it reblued when it was stocked in the 1970's.

 

[PJGunner]

"It is harder to find a good rifle than a good woman, don't let that rifle go!"

Well I found the good woman over 44 years ago and I have several good rifles. My cup runneth over. :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Paul B.

 

[Oldtrader3]

That Winchester .270 has killed many, many deer for the two owners that have had it since 1949. I have killed at least 75 deer with that rifle since 1974 when I got it back from the stockmaker. It has probably had 2000 rounds plus, through it since 1949 but still shoots 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards.

 

[Oldtrader3]

That Winchester .270 has killed many, many deer for the two owners that have had it since 1949. I have killed at least 75 deer with that rifle since 1974 when I got it back from the stockmaker. It has probably had 2000 rounds plus, through it since 1949 but still shoots 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards.

My other remaining Model 70 is the 1996 model USRAC, .30-06 that I replaced the Tupperware stock on and put new one piece blued, Williams bottom metal on with a Grade II Winchester (Browning) walnut stock. It still is the most accurate rifle that I own.

 

[FOTIS]

Man, you fellas got some good deals, well except for the wife. :mrgreen:

JD338

No doubt

 

[Palouser]

That Winchester .270 has killed many, many deer for the two owners that have had it since 1949. I have killed at least 75 deer with that rifle since 1974 when I got it back from the stockmaker. It has probably had 2000 rounds plus, through it since 1949 but still shoots 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards.

My other remaining Model 70 is the 1996 model USRAC, .30-06 that I replaced the Tupperware stock on and put new one piece blued, Williams bottom metal on with a Grade II Winchester (Browning) walnut stock. It still is the most accurate rifle that I own.

That is a beautiful rifle as well. Thanks for sharing the picture! The neighbor who had the serial number 800 Model 70 just gave me an original Redfield peep sight which came off of his. I can't wait to put in on my '58!

 

[pre6422hornet]

Both of those Charlie are beautiful rifles for sure.

You inspire me to restock my 1949 in Bastogne as well. That is the plan in the near future.

Pole, that was a straight kick to your groin by your neighbor !!! But both of you made nice purchases.