Pre 64 Winchester or Marlin in 45-70

[biogenic]

Whats the going rate of a pre 64 Winchester ? Does anyone know what year the serial 18331xx puts it ? I have a 336 marlin in 30 x 30 wich I really like. I want to add to the lever collection and I am debating between a marlin 45-70 and this pre 64 Win....

 

[eastbank]

if you have the money,why not both? thats what i did. eastbank.

 

[biogenic]

if you have the money,why not both? thats what i did. eastbank.

Cause I'll have to listen to my wife bitch for the next 3 months... hehe

 

[rcmodel]

18331xx is 1952.

I'd get that one.

Unlike Marlin 1895's, they don't make pre-64 94's anymore!!

rc

 

[mr.trooper]

If you're going to fork up the $$$ for a 'Pre 64' model in any kind of good shape, why not just get one of the new 'Extra Light' models made by FN? The quality is there, and it would be a new gun - not to mention one of the most sought-after 45-70s around.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

From www.gunsamerica.com:

Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 .30-06 926820248

This is a used Pre 64 Winchester Model 70, chambered in 30-06. This particular rifle was made in 1948, and is in excellent condition for it's age. The rifle comes with a brown leat... (read more)

Seller: Grand Prix Guns $600.00

Winchester Pre-64 model 70 Featherweight in 30-06 930251486

Another fine gun offered by Dust 2 Dollars. We offer you a Winchester Pre-64 model 70 Featherweight in 30-06. The barrel has been re-blued at one time. It has a lighter finish on i... (read more)

Seller: Dust 2 Dollars $729.00

 

[eastbank]

guns are forever, bitching is soon forgotten. been there done that. eastbank.