Need help putting value to a post 64 model 70 Featherlite in 270 with a bad safety.

[870supermag]

So I'm trying to find a starter hunting rifle for a young lady and iv come across a model 70 with a broken safety I figured I'd buy it and fix it up. The guy that owns it said he wants 5-600 for it. The gun is in good shape other than the safety. It seems a bit high to me but what do you guys think?

 

[kamlooky]

That is top dollar for what you are looking at.
The broken safety will only increase the cost of this rifle if you need parts.
I'd be looking at an S2 for that kind of funds.
Howa's are suppose to be on sale some place on this planet and this could
be a better option for the same funds?

 

['Boo]

600 for a Model 70 featherweight in good condition is a fair price. Reduce by the cost of the safety repair which - unless something is physically broken - should be modest.

 

[Why not?]

And remember, the Winchester Featherweight is far from being a featherweight rifle.

Ted

 

[freezer filler]

500 with a broken safety isn't too bad. I wouldn't pay 600 unless it's a CRF model in VG condition, or if he fixed the safety.

 

[870supermag]

What's the crf modle?

 

[mbogo3]

Controlled Round Feed like the 98 mauser..........Harold

 

[9.3mauser]

That price is definitely high for a push feed model that needs repair... price would be ok if it were fixed though. If it's the crf model with the long claw extractor, I'd probably bite.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

I would walk away

 

[dan belisle]

Featherlite is not Featherweight. The Lite came with a McMillan stock. Factor that into your costs and it becomes quite a decent deal. - dan

 

[870supermag]

It is definitely a featherweight. I don't know why I called it a Featherlite.

 

[BigUglyMan]

So I'm trying to find a starter hunting rifle for a young lady and iv come across a model 70 with a broken safety I figured I'd buy it and fix it up. The guy that owns it said he wants 5-600 for it. The gun is in good shape other than the safety. It seems a bit high to me but what do you guys think?

A broken $450 rifle for $600? You can do much, much better.

 

[gwes2003]

Don't walk...Run away from this. For a little more $ get a better gun (weatherby, howa) etc that isn't old and broken

 

[870supermag]

Thanks for the help guys. Iv found a savage 99 in .308 in great condition for 400$ but there is no rush so I will take my time.