Over the years I have had a number of Pre64 70's, but none at present. I bought my first one in 1966, a prewar 30/06. The gentleman I bought it from thought $95 was a fair price. It was hard deciding between that and a very nice .44 magnum he had at the same price. I later bought several very nice rifles and shotguns from him, always at his prices, and none over $100. Sadly, I let them all slip away.

Later I had a prewar .257, a .270, a .220 Swift--all gone in moments of weakness. I now have Whitaker's book on Model 70's, which appears to be worth more than I paid for any two of the rifles.