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At local gun show yesterday a guy was trying to sell a good condition Model 71 for $1,400. I thought there must be something wrong with it until I consulted the Blue Book and see that it was priced about right. Also perusing Blue Book it appears that Model 64s are not priced like other older Winchester models.
What is the story on these models in regard to being on the lower end of the price range?
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I think this is one primary reason why most people might view it as a buyers-guide, and the publisher seems to be good with that image. Also, attempting to keep up with tracking the estimated value of so many makes and models probably has a whole lot to do with it as well. Good question, though.
James
Decent Model 71’s struggle to bring $1000 these days, which is why it isn’t moving at $1400. Also, I am familiar with the Blue Book and Colt Single Action Army revolvers, and they are significantly overvalued relative to full retail. If you read the fine print in the Blue Book, you will note that values are given as full retail, so a private sale transaction would hopefully be significantly less.
Yes it just appears that these models don’t get the “love” that the other models do. I would think that the 71 being a version of the venerated 1886 would sell for much more.
November 7, 2015
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Good question, I can’t bring myself to shell out the money a nice 1886 should bring but had no problem doing so when a very nice 71 came along. Seems most are in very good to excellent condition to boot! I believe you’re right about the 64 as well, seems to be a lot of gun for the money even if most collectors are a bit lukewarm about them. I like the configuration of both models, still looking for the right 64 for my little collection.
Mike
The 64’s I get it. But 86’s don’t come available in my region to often, rarely at best. One in 30% standard config would be priced out of my budget due to scarcity in the region. 71’s I see a tid bit more often and I wont pass up another one in good or better condition. This will be my best opportunity to have an 86 or like rifle in my depleted collection budget.
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