I was given 4 guns, one of them is a 1962 winchester model 100 semi auto, in 308. It works good, has pretty good blueing, for its age, but the stock is rough. Scratches, dings, and is peeling. It has a old bushnell scopechief 1.5x4.5 scope, that works. I think Im going to sell it, because I don't need it. Just wondering if its worth selling, and what its worth, with the scope ? If its not worth much, then I might just give it to s friend who is new to hunting. I was also wondering, if it has any collector value since its a pre 64 ? If its worth refinishing the stock, and make it look nice, if it would hurt or benefit its value ? A rare gun should never be restored, but if thus gun is not rare ( which I think ), then restoring it, could increase its value, by improving its overall condition.
1962 Winchester model 100 semi auto 308
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They aren't that rare .One thing you should know is that they had a firing pin recall and you should find out if it has been upgraded. I believe Winchester will still honour that recall so give them a call. You can Google it too...lots of info. Prices vary from $375 to $675 (poor to very good) for a gun chambered in .308 Winchester. Your's sounds to be in good shape so $400-$475...maybe as high as $525 if you refinish the stock. It will sell as a shooter there is no collector value.
VLT79 raises a good point about the firing pin recall. You should find out if this has been completed or take it somewhere to have it done. It takes a few minutes, is free, and is still ongoing. The gun is not rare and has no collector value as it sounds to be in less than good condition. Scope adds no value. Refinishing the stock will probably not increase the value. Keep it clean and use it as a shooter. It's worth around $425. They are a hard sell these days and it seems like they are everywhere.
I have one as my main hunting rifle, as do a few of my pals. They are a common rifle. They work well but have to be kept meticulously clean in the action and gas system or they will jam. Weve have bought and sold them them in the $400- $500.00 price range in decent condition.
Prices stated in the above posts are pretty accurate. However, the Scopechief is a very nice scope. Spend some time checking it out, and if you like it, you should take it off and keep it. Those scopes sell for around $125 with marks, to $175 if like new. The gun is still worth the same without the scope, anyhow, but it makes the gun sell much faster if the scope is included at the price of the rifle only (up to you). Also, you may want to ask if there are any extra mags where the gun was, because they sell for around $50 (since last time I saw one a few years ago).
Winchester will know if the gun had the up-dated firing pin, by calling and giving them it's serial number.
Winchester will know if the gun had the up-dated firing pin, by calling and giving them it's serial number.
Agreed, I like that scope...and was going to make the OP a lowball offer until ^ scanner blew it for me.
Kidding aside, I own one...and am always keeping my eyes open for another, but I paid about $100 for mine in mint condition, it was probably worth about $125 as it had the original caps too.Agreed, I like that scope...and was going to make the OP a lowball offer until ^ scanner blew it for me.
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TThanks for the tip about the scope...I would of figured its worth $25. I know the gun has been serviced by a gun shop recently, so I would think that the firing pin has been replaced. I was going to list it tonight, but I was busy, so I will list it tomorrow. Thanks for the info.
The Bushnell Scope Chief 1.5X4.5 is an excellent and very durable scope.
My Brother had several and preferred them and the low power Leupolds and Weavers on his big boomers.
The last Bison he killed was with a 416 Rigby wearing the Bushnell and in -35 weather...
My Brother had several and preferred them and the low power Leupolds and Weavers on his big boomers.
The last Bison he killed was with a 416 Rigby wearing the Bushnell and in -35 weather...
Don't really care what you would do, but I've been hunting for 50 years with Bushnell, Weaver, Leupold, Redfield, Swarovski just to name a few and all with equally satisfactory results.
Truth be known you have probably never used a Bushnell scope, just hate the name in general... right ??
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I just retired a Scopechief 2.5-8 that I purchased new in 1976. It has been on a .308, a .270, a .22/250, a .375H&H and finally my son's .338 win mag for the last 20 yrs. It did not fail once but it has had a hard life and the odds were that something was due to fall off so I convinced my son to replace it although he did not feel it was necessary. I would buy another one without batting an eye. I have had Bushnell scopes fail but only at the shooting range on first trial. I still feel they are a decent scope for the money.
This probably moot since someone already bought it. If the barrel is short, then there is some collector value since the carbines are harder to find. Dd it have checkering on the stock?
As for the Scopechief, have had a 1-4.5 on my Remi 600 for close to 20 years. Haven't failed yet. Also have a 4X Scopechief on my 39A for nearly 15 years and it still works fine. I only buy the ones made in Japan and maybe Korea, after close scrutiny.
As for the Scopechief, have had a 1-4.5 on my Remi 600 for close to 20 years. Haven't failed yet. Also have a 4X Scopechief on my 39A for nearly 15 years and it still works fine. I only buy the ones made in Japan and maybe Korea, after close scrutiny.
oh Hi Gary! I know Bushnell is a curse word for you, lol, but I think the Scopechief is an alright scope. I'm a Leupy guy, but I do have some Scopechief's, too.
