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Seems to be various issues including condition. Opinions on how many issues? However, it hasn’t stopped bidders from pursuing it.
Someone on Kodiak will want that one. Although I would just stick with my 70 in .375 H&H.
Shoot low boys. They're riding Shetland Ponies.
The subject rifle is a regular Alaskan that’s had the barrel shortened to 20″ and a non-factory front sight ramp installed. The seller seems to be mistaken about the barrel not having been cut. This is NOT a circa 1960 Winchester front sight ramp (which would have been the brazed on #7 ramp with 18 lengthwise striations):
Also the swivels have been replaced with QD studs and the condition indicates a well worn rifle. As a shooter, it’s already met/exceeded its value. As a collector piece? It isn’t…
Just my opinion, of course…
Lou
WACA 9519; Studying Pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters
Ain’t this the same moron that has the cut mod. 54 for sale. I think somebody needs to call him out on this, and I don’t know enough about them.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
FWIW… While not a good photo (I just clipped it from the internet), this is the factory #7 ramp on a 338 MAGNUM Alaskan with its intact 25″ standard contour barrel:
Best, Lou
WACA 9519; Studying Pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters
We have the same problem although usually not as blatant with so called experts that are also well known dealers in old or antique firearms as well. The old saying of buyer beware has never been more profound in this activity, IMO. Take reputable dealers like Austin and Chayns, and other people of such good character that you might know and stick to dealing with them only. And, if you do happen to want to buy out of such a circle, then ask any of the highly reputable members here on the forum whose opinion you trust should you be in doubt. Even with all of the precautions we might take in choosing the source we buy from or whose opinion we seek…the chance of an unpleasant surprise is still possible. That’s what I try to do, and I’d think many, if not most of us here might do the same.
James
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