Price check remington 700 and 742

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Hi all,
I've been offered a couple rifles to purchase and was wondering about the value.

One is a 1960's vintage remington 700 in .222 rem.

Second is a 742 in 30-06, likeley the 60's or 70's vintage.

No I don't have photos, just looking for a ballpark range.

Thanks!
 
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the old remmys seem to get a premium over the new junque. I know i prefer the solid built classics.
thanks guys I think i may pick them up.
 
^ oh, I see you have changed the one rifle to a 742, it won't be in the same ball park as the 700 BDL. Depending on condition of coarse, perhaps $400 - $475 for a very good 742. I recently paid $900 for two 742's, one a carbine in 308 and the other rifle in 6mm. Both came with quality bases and are in excellent condition.
 
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^ oh, I see you have changed the one rifle to a 742, it won't be in the same ball park as the 700 BDL. Depending on condition of coarse, perhaps $400 - $475 for a very good 742. I recently paid $900 for two 742's, one a carbine in 308 and the other rifle in 6mm. Both came with quality bases and are in excellent condition.
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I got the 700 without trap door. 1963 mfg. Someone modified and carved the stock but I got it cheap.
The 742 is a 1968 in pretty good shape with minor scuffs and wear from hunting. Came with a brand new leupold scope. Will probably put it up for sale minus scope.
 
wbaad said:
I got the 700 without trap door. 1963 mfg. Someone modified and carved the stock but I got it cheap.
The 742 is a 1968 in pretty good shape with minor scuffs and wear from hunting. Came with a brand new leupold scope. Will probably put it up for sale minus scope.
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The 700 with a blind magazine is lower priced than the up to 700 quoted.
With a botched stock the value is basically what someone would pay for a barreled action. I'm not an authority of any shape or form on this, but I would guess about 350, depending on condition.
350-375 is what I would say for the 742.
What you originally paid for them has no bearing on their present value.
 
The 700 you describe sounds like the ADL version (blind magazine, embossed checkering)...? As has been said, with a buggered stock, it's value lies in the barreled action.
As for the 742, outward appearances do not indicate it's reliability. Do a search on these rifles as they are known for receiver "chatter" and pose their own problems. Not saying yours has it, but it is something to look for prior to offering it up on the EE for premium money.
 
gunrunner100 said:
The 700 you describe sounds like the ADL version (blind magazine, embossed checkering)...? As has been said, with a buggered stock, it's value lies in the barreled action.
As for the 742, outward appearances do not indicate it's reliability. Do a search on these rifles as they are known for receiver "chatter" and pose their own problems. Not saying yours has it, but it is something to look for prior to offering it up on the EE for premium money.
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Your right about the 700. I'll get photos up some day. I'll get photos of the 742 up as well.
It appears to have been shot very little. It was in storage with the 300 for the last 30 years. Previous owner took the 42 out hunting once since putting the new scope on
 
Little bit of a thread revival, what would a 742 in decent stock shape and pretty good original bluing go for? It's a 30-06. I'm aware pictures speak louder but I don't have them at the moment. The serial number is in the 8300 range, making it fairly early. Does the earlier production increase value with these?
 
There should be a letter in the serial number of the 742. I think that is how you establish year of production. If the rifle hasn't been shot much(as most weren't) it should be around a $400 rifle without a scope. Pay close attention to the condition of the locking lugs and their mating recesses. If there are any signs of metal galling or roughness, stay away. After much shooting they can pile up and pretty much lock shut resulting in a worthless rifle.
 
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