[Steelharp]

Here's a question that's going to get a ballpark answer, at best. There's a Winchester Model 100 .308 in a local pawn shop, Ser. # 88***... just can't remember the last three digits. It has some older Simmons scope (red letters) on it that's stuck at 9 magnification; it won't turn, see through bases. It's been shot, for sure, and dragged around; it has a few nicks in the stock, but overall, not bad. Asking price is $319... is that fair? Are they good shooting rifles? Or prone to problems?

[deadly50bmg]

With what you described, I wouldn't pay more that $250 for it.

[BADSBSNF81]

Walk in and lay down three Grants. If you walk out with it take it to a good smith for a going over. Otherwise, walk on by. To much money for to little.

[Rupestris]

According to the Modern Catalog of Firearms there was a 22" and a carbine in 19". If it has the 19" bbl. it might be worth the 3 beans.

Pre-'64 would make it worth a bit more than a post '64.
Hand checkering more than the presed checkering as well.

Rifle was made from 1961 to 1973. There were 267,000 sold.

[Sharps Shooter]

Winchester Model 100s had some firing pin problems and Winchester issued a recall in order to make the necessary modifications. It seems like that was back in the 1980's. You might want to check with Winchester and find out exactly what the problem was and whether or not the repairs have been made to the Model 100 you're looking at.
Because my Model 100 was my first deer rifle - purchased new in 1963, I wouldn't part with it for no $300.00. And mine is in a lot better shape than the one you describe. On the other hand, I wouldn't give $100.00 for another one unless I figured I could turn around and sell it for more. Mine won't group under 5" at 100 yards anymore and it misfires sometimes - not often, but I don't trust it. Yes, I could probably get it repaired, and I could probably do a few things to shrink its group size, but it's just not worth the effort as far as I'm concerned. It's too bad the Model 100 you ran across isn't a .284 instead of a .308. If it was a .284 I'd advise snatching it up in a heartbeat. Not that the .284 is all that much better of a cartridge IMO, but .284 Model 100s are hard to find.

[Steelharp]

Thanks, guys. I'll probably pass, and keep trying to save for what I "think" I'm really wanting, a Garand. Should it be .308, or 30-06?

[ReadyontheRight]

Steelharp - The drive up to the CMP in Northern Ohio might be worth your while. You can handpick a $300-$500 Garand (plus tax). For $300, the 30-06 barrel will have less life in it. Shoot it for a while and then you can later re-barrel to .308 if that suits you.

There are a few requirements for purchase. www.odcmp.com