To Buy Remmy as a Bookmark in Time?

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For whatever reason, I own only one old Wingmaster and am not a 700 fan, I'm considering buying an anniversary 7600 just as a snapshot in time in case Remington become utterly unreconizable in new guise...

I ran this very scenario past 'She who must be obeyed' and she agreed with me ;) Money spent better elsewhere or not a complete whack job train of thought? It's not an attempt to turn a profit later or any crap like that, just never had a pump rifle and a sucker for the occasional gloss stock....

Would you touch a $1600 dollar glitzed up 7600 with a ten foot pole? I get struck by whimsy at times, just running a sanity check!

Dirk
 
Not a chance you could have a "White Elephant" on your hands that no one would want.. better to invest in something else to feed the need.
 
Forget BS "Special Edition" rifles... they are rarely worth it. Just shop patiently for an excellent condition regular catalogued 7600... this is a "truer" tribute... and a lot less cash outlay.
 
Buy what you can afford and what makes you happy. Guys on here cannot predict the future.
I don't look to cgn for investment advice. Some might.
 
Special edition rifles are targeted towards people that appreciate the particular options/featured being offered, they seldom hold any extra value down the road.

If it’s something you like, but it. Doesn’t matter what others think.
 
Personally, I can't see any consumer-market Remington having any major collector value for several lifetimes. They are nothing spectacular or unique. Just look at the older Savage bolt 30-30's - well-made, semi-rare, great little shooters, but collection value? Zip. Same goes with Cooey's, CIL's, etc. If you are looking for something to "invest" in, maybe one of the modern falling/rolling blocks like the Browning or Ruger. They nay appreciate in value, especially as the value of labour continues increasing.
 
Papaclaude said:
Personally, I can't see any consumer-market Remington having any major collector value for several lifetimes. They are nothing spectacular or unique. Just look at the older Savage bolt 30-30's - well-made, semi-rare, great little shooters, but collection value? Zip. Same goes with Cooey's, CIL's, etc. If you are looking for something to "invest" in, maybe one of the modern falling/rolling blocks like the Browning or Ruger. They nay appreciate in value, especially as the value of labour continues increasing.
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Respectfully disagree. Were Remington 600's special editions? 673's? 788's? These were all standard production guns and excellent condition ones will bring in a very good dollar, especially compared to what they sold for new. Truthfully, almost any new gun well looked after will be a better investment over time than most things you can put money into and still use and enjoy in the mean time.
 
8 ball said:
Respectfully disagree. Were Remington 600's special editions? 673's? 788's? These were all standard production guns and excellent condition ones will bring in a very good dollar, especially compared to what they sold for new. Truthfully, almost any new gun well looked after will be a better investment over time than most things you can put money into and still use and enjoy in the mean time.
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Last time I checked, 600's were going for around $700. My Dad paid just over $300 for mine, IIRC, in 1969-1970, so the rate of return would not be that high. However, one never knows which things will go up in value, when, or by how much. So your guess/instincts are at least as good as mine.
 
Papaclaude said:
Last time I checked, 600's were going for around $700. My Dad paid just over $300 for mine, IIRC, in 1969-1970, so the rate of return would not be that high. However, one never knows which things will go up in value, when, or by how much. So your guess/instincts are at least as good as mine.
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around 1973/74 I bought a new Remington Mohawk 600 for $98.99 (full list) at Eatons Canada at Sherway Mall in Mississauga... iirc the straight up 600’s were less than $15.00 more but usually discounted because of the plastic rib which few people seemed to like. I have the box here somewhere and I will check to see if the price sticker is still on it one day.
 
Like anything else....get into a quality rifle that you can use for the right price on the e.e. and let the chips fall where they may. I have a boner for rem 700's in varmint calibers.
If u get in for the right price you likely won't take a hit when u need to sell. But it's not a retirement plan......
 
AP said:
around 1973/74 I bought a new Remington Mohawk 600 for $98.99 (full list) at Eatons Canada at Sherway Mall in Mississauga... iirc the straight up 600’s were less than $15.00 more but usually discounted because of the plastic rib which few people seemed to like. I have the box here somewhere and I will check to see if the price sticker is still on it one day.
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You could very well be right. I was 10-12 when this happened (my 600 in 308 was my first CF. My Dad had the 350 RM in laminate stock). My 308 was pretty much plain-Jane, but my Dad's 350 was gorgeous, especially given that laminate stocks were a rarity back then.
 
dak47 said:
Would you touch a $1600 dollar glitzed up 7600 with a ten foot pole? I get struck by whimsy at times, just running a sanity check!
Dirk
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If some one gave me one I wouldnt turn my nose to it.
But, to purposely drop $1600.00 then yeah I would have to turn myself into Gunz Aholic Annon. for sure.
The significant other, well she might have something to say too.
Rob
 
Answer this question...Did you buy a Fiero when you heard that Pontiac was disappearing?

If not, don't buy a 7600 because Remington may be disappearing.
 
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