OT: Value of pre 64 Winchester?

I collect pre-64 Model 70s. At present, in good shape, they can range from $700 to $6000 each - depending if pre-world war II, plain-grade or super grade, certain calibers, etc.

The other post that says only Model 70s are part of the "pre-64" thing is not entirely true.

In 1964, many mass-production techniques began to get used - e.g. machine bedding or barrels, pressed checkering, different actions (in the bolt actions), plainer/cheaper wood, etc.

The "pre-64s" are more of hand-crafted gun.
When it comes to older lever-actions - there are many things that make the value go up. I saw one sell a few years back for over $4000 - it had a short barrel and was a special "trapper's carbine."

With bolt actions, I love the Model 70s, but with a lever-actions - I like the older Marlins better - just a personal preference.

I think Gene is right on. After 64 the way they made them changed, more machined parts and less hand crafted. I think values of most if not all models are affected.

Go to gunbroker.com click on the forums icon and then go to ask the experts, they will have the info.

Rick

Keith