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Hello everyone. I’m new here, first post. Hoping for some insight.

 

I have a model 74 rifle that has lived a rough life, but may have a couple of things going for it still. For starters it has almost no blueing left on it, but there really isn’t any rust or pitting either. The stock has a crack in it, but was very nicely repaired. I suspect that it retains all of its original parts, but have no way to know for sure. The rifling is nice and clean. Based off of the info I just gave you, you’re likely thinking it’s worth $75-100. That’s probably where I would put it anyway.

Now for the twists. For starters, it is a .22S only rifle. I’d guess that add’s a little value. The real cool part is the serial number. It is serial # 560. From what I can find production started in 1939 and they made 30890 ish of these the first year. IF that information is correct and you divide that production number by 52 weeks in the year, this little rifle was produced the first week that they made them. Does that make any difference in the value on one of these rifles?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Dan

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Dan,

Unfortunately the answer is No, the early serial number does not add any appreciable value to your Model 74 rifle. The condition is the primary determining factor in the collector interest & value.

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Thanks Bert. I’ve never had anything with a serial number so low. Had no idea what that did to it.

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Dan Patterson said
Hello everyone. I’m new here, first post. Hoping for some insight.

 

I have a model 74 rifle that has lived a rough life, but may have a couple of things going for it still. For starters it has almost no blueing left on it, but there really isn’t any rust or pitting either. The stock has a crack in it, but was very nicely repaired. I suspect that it retains all of its original parts, but have no way to know for sure. The rifling is nice and clean. Based off of the info I just gave you, you’re likely thinking it’s worth $75-100. That’s probably where I would put it anyway.

Now for the twists. For starters, it is a .22S only rifle. I’d guess that add’s a little value. The real cool part is the serial number. It is serial # 560. From what I can find production started in 1939 and they made 30890 ish of these the first year. IF that information is correct and you divide that production number by 52 weeks in the year, this little rifle was produced the first week that they made them. Does that make any difference in the value on one of these rifles?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Dan  

Dan,

For those of us that collect the Model 74 the answer is yes, it does add to the value somewhat.  Not necessarily for the serial number specifically but the first few months of production of the Model 74 had the loading port (hole in the stock) farther forward and the inner magazine tube had a very early round knob instead of the normal “flat” end.  Also, if it is in the gallery configuration or has the factory 88A peep sight it is worth even more.

Pictures would help with the evaluation.  While Bert would not add value to the rifle for the early number, I would personally pay a little extra due to the rare early features although its condition degrades it of course.

If you can, please post a picture of the right side of the butt stock which shows the location of the loading port, a picture of the butt showing the inner magazine tube knob, a picture of the receiver at the ejection port and an overview picture and we can give you more detailed information.

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PM sent JWA

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Hi Dan,

I got your photos and you do have the early rare inner magazine tube, congrats as that does add value.  Let me know if you would like me to post your photos here.

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JWA,

If you’d like to, go ahead and post the pictures. Thanks for taking the time to discuss this all with me. Much appreciated.

Dan

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