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How much does a factory rechamber from 300H&H to 300wm affect the value of this rifle? Also has what appears to be 5 scope mount holes tapped W/filler screws in the left side of the receiver. Also possibly refinished? Thanks for opinions- Mike
November 1, 2013
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Hugely–zero collector value left. Louis will no doubt provide specifics, but if you haven’t already bought it, don’t.
November 5, 2014
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Mike-
While I did not see a link to the subject rifle in your post, Clarence is 100% correct. Nothing you described holds any collector value…
At best, it would be worth the sum of any unmolested parts it may still possess. Rechambered barrel = ruined. Side mount holes in receiver = ruined. Probably has a non-factory recoil pad on its refinished stock = ruined. The floor plate, if original SG with good blue and NOT refinished would be worth a few hundred dollars, as would a Redfield 254/255 full gold bead front sight if not beat on with a steel punch…
Better to wait and find a good one… 
Lou
WACA 9519; Studying Pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters
thats what I figured- recoil pad (red looks factory) work done was quality has the sight pictured at the top- a two blade rear on the barrel and the front gold bead is unmolested. Taking the sellers word its reblued and you can’t tell in the pics (naturally they look great) I haven’t bought it I was looking at it for a shooter 1958 Production sn#427155 bout $900. I appreciate the advise (I collect mostly turn of the century 1894″s) Im not educated on the 70’s
I guess if I were to buy one with no collector value Ill look for a 300wm that has most of the finish worn off from being carried afield for most of a man or twos life but still cared for.. for some reason I love those guns
Louis Luttrell said
Mike-While I did not see a link to the subject rifle in your post, Clarence is 100% correct. Nothing you described holds any collector value…
At best, it would be worth the sum of any unmolested parts it may still possess. Rechambered barrel = ruined. Side mount holes in receiver = ruined. Probably has a non-factory recoil pad on its refinished stock = ruined. The floor plate, if original SG with good blue and NOT refinished would be worth a few hundred dollars, as would a Redfield 254/255 full gold bead front sight if not beat on with a steel punch…
Better to wait and find a good one…
Lou
Thank you sir- I replied above but forgot to quote your reply- Thanks again
Mike
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