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12-25-2009, 12:13 PM
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Had one I built in to an ultra lite rifle. Came in 270 which I already had so I took a 30-06 barrel and turned it down, trigger stock and a 18 OZ, Kevlar stock. Great little rifle, but as my choice of rifles runs to single shot rifles I gave it to my son. They are a bargin rifle and one should always keep an eye for them. My News Year resulution is no more centerfire rifles though.
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12-29-2009, 05:23 PM
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While not the Remington 78's, for a long time one could buy a J.C. Higgins Model 50 in either .270 Win. or 30-06 for anywhere from $75 to $100 but sadly those days are long gone. I've een picking them up whenever I could and the price was close to being right. Now around $400 for clean one today seems to be about right but for a long time I could find them for under $250. Why a cheapie Sears gun? Actually, when they came out they were more expensive than the oh so desireable Pre-64 Winchester M70.
 Their Mauser actions were made by FN in Belgium, barreled by High Standard with a chrome lined barrel and I've never figured out who did the stock which while it had a generally classic shape was quite clubby for those who had smaller hands.  I've seen a couple which were so badly beat up and rusty all over yet that chrome lined barrel was as shiny as a new dime. I have a few, several which have been made into custom guns but the unaltered ones are quite accurate. A quality rifle that would cost a heck of a lot more today if it were still being made. Paul B.
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12-29-2009, 06:08 PM
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PJgunner
You are correct, the Sears Model 50 rifles are real bargains. I managed to find a few that were like new and paid $200.00 or less for each of them. The only down side was the two-piece trigger arrangement (much like some No. 4 Mark I Enfield rifles). I had my local gunsmith install Timney triggers and now they are first rate rifles. All the best...
Gil
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