Remington 721 .270 worth?

[19_A_CPT]

Have the chance to buy a beautiful Remington 721 with a heavily engraved Fajen stock on it. 

Custom rifle from the 50s or 60s i assume. The rifle itself is a 1948 according to the current owner. 

What would a Regular 721 run for compared to what it would be worth in the condition i described? 

Metal looks to be in great shape. Said its a tack driver 

Edited December 3 by 19_A_CPT

[Whisper]

1948 was the first year this gun was made; production ended in 1961.  Looking at recent sales on Gunbroker, most of these guns seem to be going in the mid-300s to mid-500s.  There are some exceptions, though I'm not knowledgeable enough about 721 variations (caliber, finish, etc.)  to know which ones drive the value up.  The .270 caliber isn't rare.

But the carved stock was not an option offered by Remington, so it's an aftermarket modification, which means the gun doesn't really have value as a collection piece.  What's the scope on the gun?  A nice one could add a lot of value.  The quality of carving on the stock would matter, too.  It's hard to judge from a photo, but it looks good.

What's the evidence that it's a tack driver?   I've been buying used guns for well over 40 years and I've not yet met anyone selling one who said it shot 4-5 MOA.    See if the owner will let you shoot it a half-dozen rounds.  Then you'll know for sure.

With no more info than I have now, I'd say $300 plus whatever additional value you'd place on the stock and scope.  But there are lots of people on this board with lots of guns, so perhaps an experienced Remington 721 owner will offer more commentary.

Cheers,

Whisper

 

 

[chances R]

I have my father's 722 in .308 and it is a tack driver.  High quality.  Shoot it, like it, buy it.

[KahrMan]

@whisper is pretty spot on.  The scope looks to be a Leupold. Rifle plus scope I would say $400-$450 plus whatever value you add for the stock. 
 

Looks to be a really cool gun. 

[JustEd]

Nice rifle.  Personally, the "engraving" doesn't thrill me.  Not sure if it adds or subtracts from value though the wood itself looks nice.

Like chances R said ... "shoot it like it buy it.

[Riflehunter]

I think these rifles feel more like a gun than the 700 does.I like the “cheap” stamped steel guard!  The extractor is my weak link in this rifle.  If it goes bad you have a problem.