No1 roller value

[rudybolla]

I am looking at a Number 1 rolling block sporting rifle in .40-70. Decent bore (should lap out better), good finish (maybe 60% plumb blue, 20% CC), no pitting. Problem: replaced butt stock (modern w/ plastic buttplate). Flayderman says $1000 to $3000 for very good to excellent (I think). But with the replaced stock, all collectability out the window. Guy wants $1400. I offered $1000 for a shooter, but he still wants $1400. I think the $1k is a good price under circumstances. Opinions gentlemen

[Crazeyiven]

rudybolla-

Your description does not sound like very good to excellent, especially considering the original butt stock is missing.

What does your book say for fair to good?

David

[rollingblockguy]

Hi David:

I just threw in the VG to excellent to put the price in perspective, not the rifle. I think overall it might rate VG, but with the stock replaced....

[marlinman93]

I bought an all original #1 Sporting rifle, in .44S, with single set trigger for $1200 at a local gun shop. Very good bore, no case colors, but smooth clean metal, @60% bluing on barrel.
I'd say the $1400 price is high without the original buttstock.