Winchester pre 64 action ?
12-28-2007 | 06:33 AM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
ORIGINAL: trailer
The problem is I’m torn between keeping it or getting that new Sako 75 chambered in the 300 WSM I mentioned on another post. My Winchester is a nice rifle but I just have something about a used rifles. I don’t know , maybe I’ll get that Sako and keep both. What to do... [>:] Thanks OEH for the info...
The problem is I’m torn between keeping it or getting that new Sako 75 chambered in the 300 WSM I mentioned on another post. My Winchester is a nice rifle but I just have something about a used rifles. I don’t know , maybe I’ll get that Sako and keep both. What to do... [>:] Thanks OEH for the info...
12-28-2007 | 08:27 AM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
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"CAN YOU TOP THIS??" As a matter of fact, ..............
I once bought a pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade in .375 H&H from a Captain stationed at Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks) Alaska for $125.00. It was in NRA excellent condition, and had a Lyman Alaskan scope mounted on it in a Jaeger QD sidemount.The guy had fired it five times, and decided he liked his .243 better!! He had obtained the rifle intrade for a Win. M12 shotgun at a roadhouse somewhere in Canada as he was driving upthe Alcan highway. The rifle was made in 1949.
At the same time, the Fort Wainwright PX had discontinued selling .375 H&H rifles, and put their entire remaining stock of .375 H&H ammo on sale for $1.00/box. I got 16 boxes of the stuff (Win. 300-grain Silvertip ammo) for $16.00. This happened in 1965. I still have a couple of boxes of that ammo left! My son in CO has the rifle......
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I got a pre64 featherlight for 300 dollars at a estate sale. Eat your heart out suckers.
I got a pre64 featherlight for 300 dollars at a estate sale. Eat your heart out suckers.
I once bought a pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade in .375 H&H from a Captain stationed at Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks) Alaska for $125.00. It was in NRA excellent condition, and had a Lyman Alaskan scope mounted on it in a Jaeger QD sidemount.The guy had fired it five times, and decided he liked his .243 better!! He had obtained the rifle intrade for a Win. M12 shotgun at a roadhouse somewhere in Canada as he was driving upthe Alcan highway. The rifle was made in 1949.
At the same time, the Fort Wainwright PX had discontinued selling .375 H&H rifles, and put their entire remaining stock of .375 H&H ammo on sale for $1.00/box. I got 16 boxes of the stuff (Win. 300-grain Silvertip ammo) for $16.00. This happened in 1965. I still have a couple of boxes of that ammo left! My son in CO has the rifle......
12-28-2007 | 05:46 PM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
LOL As much as Id like to have one I dont ever see it happening when I go to a gun show and see the prices on them. Because I do believe a new Cooper would be cheaper and they arent far from a NULA....I cant see them being that good are they?
12-28-2007 | 06:03 PM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
ORIGINAL: eldeguello
Let me tell you, trailer, the old adage "they just don't make them like that anymore" applies to guns more than just about anything else in the world. With very few exceptions, today's guns are not nearly as well made as they were forty years ago. For example, you will never find a production rifle that is as high quality as the old-style Mannlicher Schoenauers! You can still buy a gun that is as nice, but it will be custom or semi-custom throughout, and will cost you an arm and a leg!
Let me tell you, trailer, the old adage "they just don't make them like that anymore" applies to guns more than just about anything else in the world. With very few exceptions, today's guns are not nearly as well made as they were forty years ago. For example, you will never find a production rifle that is as high quality as the old-style Mannlicher Schoenauers! You can still buy a gun that is as nice, but it will be custom or semi-custom throughout, and will cost you an arm and a leg!
12-28-2007 | 06:34 PM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
ORIGINAL: eldeguello
"CAN YOU TOP THIS??" As a matter of fact, ..............
I once bought a pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade in .375 H&H from a Captain stationed at Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks) Alaska for $125.00. It was in NRA excellent condition, and had a Lyman Alaskan scope mounted on it in a Jaeger QD sidemount.The guy had fired it five times, and decided he liked his .243 better!! He had obtained the rifle intrade for a Win. M12 shotgun at a roadhouse somewhere in Canada as he was driving upthe Alcan highway. The rifle was made in 1949.
At the same time, the Fort Wainwright PX had discontinued selling .375 H&H rifles, and put their entire remaining stock of .375 H&H ammo on sale for $1.00/box. I got 16 boxes of the stuff (Win. 300-grain Silvertip ammo) for $16.00. This happened in 1965. I still have a couple of boxes of that ammo left! My son in CO has the rifle......
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
I got a pre64 featherlight for 300 dollars at a estate sale. Eat your heart out suckers.
I got a pre64 featherlight for 300 dollars at a estate sale. Eat your heart out suckers.
I once bought a pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade in .375 H&H from a Captain stationed at Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks) Alaska for $125.00. It was in NRA excellent condition, and had a Lyman Alaskan scope mounted on it in a Jaeger QD sidemount.The guy had fired it five times, and decided he liked his .243 better!! He had obtained the rifle intrade for a Win. M12 shotgun at a roadhouse somewhere in Canada as he was driving upthe Alcan highway. The rifle was made in 1949.
At the same time, the Fort Wainwright PX had discontinued selling .375 H&H rifles, and put their entire remaining stock of .375 H&H ammo on sale for $1.00/box. I got 16 boxes of the stuff (Win. 300-grain Silvertip ammo) for $16.00. This happened in 1965. I still have a couple of boxes of that ammo left! My son in CO has the rifle......
The serial number was 363x
I kept it for a year and thought that I was pretty smart by selling it for $500.00
That person bought it and sold it last year for $1000.00
Now I am standing here with mud on my face and wish that I never sold it in the first place because Winchester went out of buisness and I was at a auction last summer and saw several post 64' Winchester Model 88's that was not even close to what I had go for $500 - $600
The only thing I didn't get was the box it came in from the factory. Thats how good a shape the gun was in.
12-28-2007 | 06:46 PM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
ORIGINAL: The Rifleman
I kept it for a year and thought that I was pretty smart by selling it for $500.00
That person bought it and sold it last year for $1000.00
Now I am standing here with mud on my face and wish that I never sold it in the first place because Winchester went out of buisness and I was at a auction last summer and saw several post 64' Winchester Model 88's that was not even close to what I had go for $500 - $600
I kept it for a year and thought that I was pretty smart by selling it for $500.00
That person bought it and sold it last year for $1000.00
Now I am standing here with mud on my face and wish that I never sold it in the first place because Winchester went out of buisness and I was at a auction last summer and saw several post 64' Winchester Model 88's that was not even close to what I had go for $500 - $600
12-28-2007 | 07:40 PM
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RE: Winchester pre 64 action ?
Look at this. Now I see the difference between the two and yes mine resembles the classic. Top one on the first picture ( correct ). I was lucky enough to get the manual and read that the bolt can be taken a part fairly easy. Haven’t done it yet .
Excellent job with the pictures. I’m sure happy I started this thread with a simple question and you had the time. Again, Thank You SIR...
Excellent job with the pictures. I’m sure happy I started this thread with a simple question and you had the time. Again, Thank You SIR...