Good Gun Deals This Week

[RR 314]

Yesterday, two Dakotas sold on GB. I had a conflict of interest in sharing them before closing as I was helping someone on a search. But the auctions close so I can share the story:

Two guns from same seller, both made in the 1990s. One gun was a 300HH, the other was a 416 Remington.

I was a fan of the 300HH gun, it was a base model on a 76 action, but it had the upgrade of XXX wood and a barrel band swivel with inletted Ken Howell stud and an ebony forend tip. No other upgrades whatsoever. Small bores that look nice aren't all that common. It sold just over $3600 and had the build sheet. It did not have a quarter rib and it had no iron sights, but it was a dandy of a gun in 300HH for American hunting or plains game.

The second gun I strongly suggested people in my circle avoid if they wanted a collector gun. It was a 416 Remington (I do not like them from a collector perspective) and it had mediocre wood, no extended floor plate, no upgrades, and it had simple iron sights with an island base. (no quarter rib, recoil reducer, etc.) That gun went for about $4000 which I didn't feel was a good value considering the much higher quality guns that are out there.

Both guns had the wonky leupold bases that obstructed the ejection port, but for $300 or so could have been swapped out for Talley rings and bases which I'm sure the owners will do.

Just passing on the info if you're keeping track of the Dakota collector world. I know people rave about the "Don Allen era" Dakota guns, but these particular guns didn't reflect a quality that was as high as later guns.

Yes sir. They were very basic. I had a very strict budget on them, and for once, stuck to it. . Very basic rifles, but I did see value in the pair. Was going to buy them for my 15 year old son if I could have secured the pair for 8K after tax etc. These auctions with the 15 minute rule can be a little scary. You never know what the second gun will bump up to even if you buy the first one. May have been better off listing them together. Tough call as you limit your buyer pool when listed together. Although “consecutive/correlative”SNs, the guns were nowhere near identical (and built 5 years apart). I saw them as a relatively good value for my son and wouldn’t worry about him dinging the hell out of them as he is prone to do.

 

[Moosemind]

A nice Dakota Model 10 on Gunbroker.

 

[Moosemind]

Reduced again.

 

[Moosemind]

Dakota 76 Traveler 375 and 300 engraved.

 

[RR 314]

Dakota 76 Traveler 375 and 300 engraved.
View attachment 550913

I saw this earlier. Less than 50 miles from me but the damage at tang, lack of cheekpiece and some other condition issues hurt it. I think it only has on set of engraved rings as well. Africa themed engraving would have been nice given chamberings and I don’t know if the gold helps or hurts value. I don’t care for it.

 

[Monstermuley24]

Not a steal of a deal but fair priced CZ for someone who is looking for one.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101454004

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Not a steal of a deal but fair priced CZ for someone who is looking for one.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/101454004

Heck of a price in this day and age. Seems like $1600-1900 is the norm for a 375 at the moment

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Thoughts on this one?

Custom Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 - 458 Lott

Custom Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 - 458 Lott for sale online.

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[Wishfulthinker580]

Thoughts on this one?

Custom Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 - 458 Lott

Custom Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 - 458 Lott for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

Overpriced by $1000-1500 or so?

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Couple of good starting bids
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1003638343

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1003714803

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Blaser ~ K95 ~ .308 Winchester

Blaser ~ K95 ~ .308 Winchester for sale online.

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Blaser ~ K95 ~ .308 Winchester

Blaser ~ K95 ~ .308 Winchester for sale online.

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Blaser ~ K95 Jaeger Single Shot ~ 308 Win

Blaser ~ K95 Jaeger Single Shot ~ 308 Win for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[BeeMaa]

Overpriced by $1000-1500 or so?

The work that was done on this rifle, in particular the stock, is truly amazing. The stock has incredible figure, checkering is on point, wood to metal fit is impeccable and all the screws are timed up. What gives me pause is that none of the pictures will load that show the forend of the stock...why is that? Another thing is the stock shape and how the butt seems to rise as it goes back. There is no real picture of the full rifle from the left and right either. For that kind of money, I'd expect the seller to put my mind at ease with a few more pictures and I'd like to see a target too.

Now those K95's you posted...lovely rifles. I just can't wrap my head around the double-rabbit cheekpad. I much prefer the pancake style, but sadly they are much harder to come by.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

The work that was done on this rifle, in particular the stock, is truly amazing. The stock has incredible figure, checkering is on point, wood to metal fit is impeccable and all the screws are timed up. What gives me pause is that none of the pictures will load that show the forend of the stock...why is that? Another thing is the stock shape and how the butt seems to rise as it goes back. There is no real picture of the full rifle from the left and right either. For that kind of money, I'd expect the seller to put my mind at ease with a few more pictures and I'd like to see a target too.

Now those K95's you posted...lovely rifles. I just can't wrap my head around the double-rabbit cheekpad. I much prefer the pancake style, but sadly they are much harder to come by.

Yea more pictures of the Lott would be good and the name of the maker. It does look like top notch work.

Those K95s are pretty sweet little guns. I do wish they offered the pancake cheek piece on them.

 

[RLL]

Overpriced by $1000-1500 or so?

I’d say that’s a 5k gun all day. Very nice build.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Did Kimber make a .505?
Thank you.

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 African .505 Gibbs, Colton, AA English, banded, moon, quarter rib, drop box, integral mounts, rust blue, 99%, layaway

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 African .505 Gibbs, Colton, AA English, banded, moon, quarter rib, drop box, integral mounts, rust blue, 99%, layaway for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[rookhawk]

A nice Dakota Model 10 on Gunbroker. View attachment 550737

I'm advising bidders on this gun that are in the hunt. I bid myself to a speculative $7000 bottom feeding, but feeling it would hit ~$15000. The high bidder at present is going to take it the distance. He bought a slightly lesser Dakota for $11,500 so you can infer this one is going for "car money".

 

[rookhawk]

Did Kimber make a .505?
Thank you.

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 African .505 Gibbs, Colton, AA English, banded, moon, quarter rib, drop box, integral mounts, rust blue, 99%, layaway

Kimber of Oregon Model 89 African .505 Gibbs, Colton, AA English, banded, moon, quarter rib, drop box, integral mounts, rust blue, 99%, layaway for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

Looks OEM to me. The barrel is definitely original, so the question would be if it was rechambered and rebored? That I don't know and never cared to learn about what catalogued calibers Kimber offered. Not ripping on Kimber, but at $12,500 you're into a cost arena that opens up so many more interesting options.

 

[VertigoBE]

Came upon this specimen in my searches,
A very basic Dumoulin in .416 Riby for only 1530€ (yes it is located in Europe, France more specifically)

Maybe have someone redo that ugly stock and you have yourself a very serviceable Africa weapon!

DUMOULIN WHITE HUNTER 416 RIGBY REF: 4522 | Armurerie Henry Huret à Lille

DUMOULIN WHITE HUNTER 416 RIGBY REF: 4522 Très bon état. Canon de 66cm. Lunette Leupold 1.5-5x20 sur montage à pivot. Arme de catégorie C, vente sur présentation de la licence de tir ou du permis de chasse et de la validation, de la carte d'identité et d'un justificatif de domicile

www.henry-huret.com

 

[VertigoBE]

Throwing out a few others I have noticed (all located in Europe though) Would love to hear some opinions.

Francotte 375 H&H, very basic model, but what sleek lines. Comes with a Swaro Z6 EE scope too. 3200€

Très jolie carabine Auguste Francotte en calibre 375 Holland & Holland

Très jolie carabine Auguste Francotte en calibre 375 Holland & Holland en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou Calibres Africains ( 375 H&H, 416 Rem...) sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

Dumoulin Imperial Magnum 375 H&H, nice engravings, would make a good combo with my 7x64 and .416 Rigby. 4600€

Dumoulin Impérial Magnum calibre 375h/h

Dumoulin Impérial Magnum calibre 375h/h en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou Calibres Africains ( 375 H&H, 416 Rem...) sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

FN in 9.3x62. 650€

Holland and Holland in 275H&H, a little less practical, but likely very collectable. 2500€

Carabine Holland & holland take down cal 275 HH mag

Carabine Holland & holland take down cal 275 HH mag en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou autres calibres sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

Reimer Johanssen in 416 Rigby. Very respected German maker. 7900€

Carabine REIMER JOHANNSEN Magnum Safari Cal 416 Rigby & Lunette ZEISS 1,5-6x42

Carabine REIMER JOHANNSEN Magnum Safari Cal 416 Rigby & Lunette ZEISS 1,5-6x42 en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou Calibres Africains ( 375 H&H, 416 Rem...) sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Throwing out a few others I have noticed (all located in Europe though) Would love to hear some opinions.

Francotte 375 H&H, very basic model, but what sleek lines. Comes with a Swaro Z6 EE scope too. 3200€

Très jolie carabine Auguste Francotte en calibre 375 Holland & Holland

Très jolie carabine Auguste Francotte en calibre 375 Holland & Holland en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou Calibres Africains ( 375 H&H, 416 Rem...) sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

Dumoulin Imperial Magnum 375 H&H, nice engravings, would make a good combo with my 7x64 and .416 Rigby. 4600€

Dumoulin Impérial Magnum calibre 375h/h

Dumoulin Impérial Magnum calibre 375h/h en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou Calibres Africains ( 375 H&H, 416 Rem...) sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

FN in 9.3x62. 650€View attachment 551509

Holland and Holland in 275H&H, a little less practical, but likely very collectable. 2500€

Carabine Holland & holland take down cal 275 HH mag

Carabine Holland & holland take down cal 275 HH mag en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou autres calibres sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

Reimer Johanssen in 416 Rigby. Very respected German maker. 7900€

Carabine REIMER JOHANNSEN Magnum Safari Cal 416 Rigby & Lunette ZEISS 1,5-6x42

Carabine REIMER JOHANNSEN Magnum Safari Cal 416 Rigby & Lunette ZEISS 1,5-6x42 en vente dans la catégorie Carabines à verrou Calibres Africains ( 375 H&H, 416 Rem...) sur www.naturabuy.fr

www.naturabuy.fr

Man those Imperial Magnums look good..