in2anity wrote:it's an m17 - the holy grail in bolt-action service rifle. It could be converted back to "as issued" 30-06, with some ogrinal sights from Rebel, then it would pull $2-3k.
bladeracer wrote:$2000 for an M17 chambered in .308?
in2anity wrote:bladeracer wrote:$2000 for an M17 chambered in .308?
I'll say it again for you to be really clear:
It could be converted back to "as issued" 30-06, with some original sights from Rebel, then it would pull $2-3k
No1Mk3 wrote:New barrel $600 + fitting, new sights $200 + fitting, new furniture $800, about $1800 to $2000 I would agree bladeracer. If the action has been machined as most T/R conversions were then a new action, ie: complete new rifle. Can affray the costt by selling 308 barrel, chopped up furniture etc, so might bring the price down to $1500 or so.
in2anity wrote:No1Mk3 wrote:New barrel $600 + fitting, new sights $200 + fitting, new furniture $800, about $1800 to $2000 I would agree bladeracer. If the action has been machined as most T/R conversions were then a new action, ie: complete new rifle. Can affray the cost by selling 308 barrel, chopped up furniture etc, so might bring the price down to $1500 or so.
Might not need new furniture, depending on what's been removed from the forend. But yeah it could be pricey to restore, especially if you are going through public smiths. In any case, a m17 in 308 should fetch $1500 on the public markets.
bladeracer wrote:I don't think I'd be hesitant about paying $1500 for a nice M17 in .308, as long as the rifle itself is an original M17. Meaning a new barrel cut to replace the original, I wouldn't want an original barrel that's been rechambered and set back to suit. This might explain why it was sporterised if the barrel had to be shortened.
The difference between .308 and .30-06 to the shooter is nothing, both do the same thing with the same bullets.
in2anity wrote:bladeracer wrote:I don't think I'd be hesitant about paying $1500 for a nice M17 in .308, as long as the rifle itself is an original M17. Meaning a new barrel cut to replace the original, I wouldn't want an original barrel that's been rechambered and set back to suit. This might explain why it was sporterised if the barrel had to be shortened.
The difference between .308 and .30-06 to the shooter is nothing, both do the same thing with the same bullets.
In fact I have a m17-308 target rifle inbound myself, with parker hale sights and a blackmountain barrel. Just waiting on my PTA. According to some of the old timer previous owners (of which there are more than one in our club, as this particular rifle has changed hands over the years) it's an amazing shooter. Certainly worth at least $1500.
No1Mk3 wrote:One just sold on usedguns for a tenth of that, $150.
in2anity wrote:No1Mk3 wrote:One just sold on usedguns for a tenth of that, $150.
So what are you implying? A converted (not to be confused with a sporterized) m17-308 service rifle is worth less that $1500? Honest question.