Winchester model 70 value

[Independent_shooter]

I am watching a bankruptcy auction, and there are two super grade model 70s a 300 win mag New with tags and a 7mm lightly used. I don't know much about the 70's other than some military snipers have used them. I'm in the market for an elk rifle.

What would be a safe amount to pay for a "super grade"? Anything I need to be looking for with these rifles?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[gregintenn]

When were they made?

 

Are they pre 1964?

If not, were they made in New Haven Conn. or South Carolina?

Do they have claw extractors?

[TNWNGR]

http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=winchester+model+70+super+grade

 

You probably already realize the pre-64 has a different, more Mauser extractor which dangerous game hunters and such preferred. They also had a higher level of fit and finish that was absent for a time in the Winchester product line. If you want one go for it but a good commercial Bruno Mauser will do equally as nicely.  

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[bersaguy]

Gosh the folks on Gun Brokers sure are proud of some of them guns!!!!! ...............jmho

[Independent_shooter]

Thanks guys, exactly the distinctions I was looking for.  Unfortunately, the auction is only online (and the pics and info they provide is limited).  If I can't get one for under $500, I think I'll pass.  The wood on both of them do look real nice.  They have a Sako and a couple 1911's for sale, and a couple mausers.  They have a $5k gun safe (the high end liberty line)....so I would expect that the guns (based on the other guns in the auction) are quality.  I'll post some pics if I end up with some of them.  

[Independent_shooter]

I saw those gun broker prices in the $1,300-1,600 range.  That's why I thought if I could get a deal it would be worth it.  They also have 20 or so SCAR 17 clips (haha jk mags) for sale as well as tons of ammo.

[gregintenn]

You won't find a standard grade in decent condition for $500. If I could get a nice supergrade for under a grand, I'd be all over it. This is assuming it has controlled round feed.

[Independent_shooter]

They just posted a pic with the original tag, "claw controlled round feeding". If the prices stay reasonable, I may be getting my first 1911, a Colt 1911 Special Combat Government...looks to be new in the box.

[ARO Matt]

Yep I came across this auction looking for a gun safe.  Didn't end up with that safe but I got the STI VIP 9mm and the SCAR 17 mags.  Pretty good deal on them and the gun was practically new with a bunch of custom upgrades and machine work.  I'll be keeping an eye out for more auctions like that for sure.