[bryanZ06]

I bought this gun from a guy I know about 2-3 years ago. I haven't seen one like it before and was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it (value, number made, etc.). It's inscribed US Bicentennial 1776-1976 on the barrel. I haven't shot it since I bought it, and it hasn't been shot much if at all in the past 15-20 years. The wood looks new with no dents or scratches, and the checkering is still nice and sharp.

BTW I got it for $200

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[trbon8r]

I can't offer you any specific info on the rifle. I can say with 100% certainty that if you got that rifle for 200 bucks, you should have been wearing a mask and had a loaded gun on your person, because you stole it! :)

[Mr White]

Not sure what its worth, but I can say with 100% certainty that YOU SUCK!!!*

*Translation: You got a helluva deal on a very nice gun. :)

I'm sure you'll find its worth a bit more than $200.

[cdrt]

Blue Book says they made 19,999 of them. I have an old Blue Book, so I won't quote a value.

[Chawbaccer]

Somebody really like to use the buffer, I don't see a single sharp edge, sigh.

[2RCO]

$200 was a hella good deal. It's in good shape also from the Looks of it. Note though the commemorative collectors like em in mint condition in box.

[scubie02]

1976 UNITED STATES BICENTENNIAL 30-30 cal. 19999 mfg. $650
Engraved pewter plated receiver, medallion in stock, 20" round barrel
w/ Wall Rack having simulated deer antlers holding gun

I suspect that amount would be a bit higher these days, though that me be for an unfired specimen

you certainly got a steal--I have seen commemoratives that have obviously seen alot of use got for close to twice that

[bryanZ06]

Thanks for the help everyone. I knew that it was well worth the $200 that I spent for it.

[JohnBT]

www.cabelas.com/gun-inventory---wheeling---commemorative---797713-bicentennial.shtml

"Sold" - no price listed

"Metal Condition: Perfect
Wood Condition: Perfect
Bore Condition: Unfired
Extras: With Original Box, Hang Tag, Wall Rack & Shipping Carton"

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/gun_inventory/images/wheeling/commemorative/797713_bicentennial_01l.jpg

That pewter finish is interesting. I like it.