Why do Winchester Model 100's fetch so much?

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I know 2 guys that hunt deer and moose with M100's in .308 and love the guns. But I've also read a lot of complaints about them on this board.

I regularly see used M100's for sale in the $500 - $600 range. That's probable twice as they cost new before they ceased production. What makes these rifles so valuable?

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You've kind of answered your own question. I know a few 100 users who LOVE their rifles, and quite often it's their friends and family that want one as well. And since they aren't made anymore, demand outstrips supply. Actually I think the price is down a bit. I remember seeing these rifles in good shape for $500.00 about 20 years ago.
I have a friend whose favourite target was a Player's cigarette pack. He once fired a 3-shot group which cloverleafed right into the sailor medallion, which is about the size of a nickel.
 
The last thing I need is another deer gun, but if I ever come across a cheap price on an M100 I might have to scoop it up as an investment. I can't get that kind of return on my RRSPs ;)!!!!!
 
some years ago there was a firing pin problem with the model 100. if you called browniing winchester, even 2 years ago they gave you a number for information about the model 100 firing pin delema. i really don't see all that many and i've never had one brought to me with a firing pin problem!! the rumor mill is what it is, there was even talk at one time about how dangerous the 100 was and 2 hunters in my camp sold theirs cheap! i think they had to be kept very clean and wouldn't tolerate much crud.i wouldn't turn one down if the price was right.
 
Around here a scoped 100 or an 88 in good to excellent condition sells for around $300 to $400. Bolt actions are in fashion these days and used autos, pumps and levers sell for cheaper than they did one or two decades ago. Last week one of my friends bought the mintiest 88 I've seen in years. It's a .308 and was scoped with a 2.5X Weaver. He paid $250 for it.
 
Same here I see one it's mine,I have no use for it any more than the mod 70 in .375H&H that I own(no bear here)but we do have elk here. And deer shot with a 260 grain .375 know they have been killed.

I have Savage 99 's but would like the 100 or 88,to fill in my lever rifles.

But whom wouldn't?

Bob:)
 
I had a model 100 in .308 that my dad bought back in the early 70's. I believed he paid $125.00 (new) from the Macleod's store.
I sold this rifle in 2000 for $350.00 but I could not believe the number of phone calls I got...there was way more interest for it than expected!
 
I have had several over the years and worked on close to 30 of them. The firing pin recall that Winchester Olin took part in was because the firing pin metal could peen in the bolt resulting in the firing pin jamming, possibly causing auto fire. I have seen one firing pin that was this bad, but the owner had the sense to stop using it when I told him of the recall. The firing pin was redesigned and I'm assuming heat treated differently to alleviate the peening problem.
Overall, I like the 100, it's quick and when it works, it works great. Accuracy is good for a hunting rifle.
 
The one I have for sale in the EE is one of the pre 64 versions that have nice cut checkering. The pin on this one has also been done. Great gun, no jams and no interest from buyers. Go figure.....

cheers Darryl
 
We have a couple of 88s and 100s in the shop(used) and there is very little interest in them, if they were savage 99s they probably would have sold by now.
 
I would think $500 is the very upper end price on them unless VERY nice or in the .284 caliber. In this area they go more in the $400-450 range in 308 & maybe slightly more in 243. In fact there is a nice 243 close by with a $500 asking price on it.
 
When I had my uncle help me scope my Remington 760, I asked him about
Winchester 100's.

He said the gas piston can rust if not cleaned and oiled regularily.

"The model 100 had some gas systems issues many of which can be traced back to a rusted gas cylinder. The gas piston sometimes rusts inside the gas cylinder. Replacement stainless steel pistons are (or at least were) available at Brownells."

h t t p://en.allexperts.com/q/Guns-Firearms-Projectile-1501/Winchester-Model-100-cleaning-1.htm

So clean your gas piston or replace it with a stainless steel one.
 
SwedishMan said:
When I had my uncle help me scope my Remington 760, I asked him about
Winchester 100's.

He said the gas piston can rust if not cleaned and oiled regularily.

"The model 100 had some gas systems issues many of which can be traced back to a rusted gas cylinder. The gas piston sometimes rusts inside the gas cylinder. Replacement stainless steel pistons are (or at least were) available at Brownells."

h t t p://en.allexperts.com/q/Guns-Firearms-Projectile-1501/Winchester-Model-100-cleaning-1.htm

So clean your gas piston or replace it with a stainless steel one.
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This might be what a gunsmith meant when he recently told me that if not maintained, an M100 can rust and seize. He said if its seized in the wrong position, the only way to get at it is to bust the stock:eek:
 
He said if its seized in the wrong position, the only way to get at it is to bust the stock
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It's true. The bolt has to be opened to remove the action from the stock. If seized in the closed bolt position, the only way to remove it is to cut the stock ahead of the receiver.
 
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