Ok, what have I stumbled on to here.

[Acera]

A buddy has asked me to help him sell a couple of long guns, and this is one of them, and by far the best looking and most interesting.

Obviously this is a Savage 110D, in 30-06. I am pretty sure it's factory engraved and an upper end custom rifle, but know little else. The scope is a Redfield "3x-9x" with very thin cross-hairs and a centered dot.

I would guess it is 20+ years old due to family stories.

This is the first one of this type I have ever seen and need to know more about it. Does anyone know when it was made, how special it is, or an idea what something like this is worth?

Thanks,

 

[hometheaterman]

I don't know what it's worth, but I know I want that thing. It's beautiful. I can honestly say it's the best looking rifle I've seen in a long time.

 

[taliv]

wow. i don't think i've ever seen engraved scope rings before

 

[atblis]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=172904105

 

[rangerruck]

I disagree with the last dude/bid; this also has the origional inspection tag on the scope, and it has engraved scope rings. the entire rig looks special;

I would maybe give Savage a call, or go to the Savageshooters website, and see what either of them think. could be a 1 of a kind deal...

 

[Hardtarget]

I'll only suggest this. If you want it, ask him what he wants for it. Don't make an offer. Let him price it. Then you can discuss the price. If you suggest a price, you may offend(if you are a good bit lower than he thought) or scare him if you are way higher than expected. Tred lightly and good luck. It is a very nice looking rifle!

Mark

 

[Big_E]

Let me wipe drool off my keyboard...

That thing is nice. I would totally jump on that. But I agree in letting him price it then discuss. Actually, if it were me I would go through an interview process on the respective buyers.

What caliber is it? The only thing I don't like about the savage 110's is the long bolt throw, but it just takes some getting used to.

 

[M1key]

Wow, that's some beautiful work. Talk about a silk purse out of a sow's ear...

 

[Acera]

Thanks Guys for the help. I am going to try to get a call into Savage tomorrow morning........uh, later today

It's 30-06, and has not been shot much that I can tell.

I am in no position to buy it, or make him an offer for it. However I may if we get a reasonable idea of the price, and we end up with no offers that are acceptable. But his needs are for cash, and I am going to try to help him get that. There will probably be an unimpressive 700 ADL in .270 going into a Trading Post thread tomorrow for the same reason.

The Redfield scope has a address of Denver and states proudly made in the U.S., a sign of days past.

I will try another set of pictures tomorrow in better light, and might even wipe it down with a thin coat of oil to make it really shine.

 

[atblis]

Looks to be more or less the same engraving on the bottom. Pretty sure it's the same gun as listed in that auction. Nice gun. Value is apparently <$1450 as the one on gunbroker did not sell.

 

[Acera]

Ok, the number listed on the Savage website for historical information is a recording that directs you to an individual who will help you for a fee.

The other forum mentioned is a pay site, and even worse than that they want you to use PayPal. Sorry but I will not spend my money with an anti-gun organization.

Any other suggestions and ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Toml]

Was the owner stationed in Japan during the late 60s or early 70s? Engraving of firearms was pretty popular among the military stationed there then. Sort of like good, inexpensive stereo equipment, Japanese engravers knocked out nice work at a decent price.

 

[husker]

I would have to be in a real tight pinch to sell that rifle for under $1500.00 today.
My dad sold my grand fathers for $1000.00 back when i was still in high school. 1985 or 86
i also believe it was unfired & still had the box & paper work.
EDIT
Ok Uncle said that it was 1 of 3 guns that were sold to a neighbor for a $1000.00 after gramps died.
Along with some ammo.The other 2 were a Marlin 60, & a marlin 30/30 lever action. So then they got about $700.00 to $750.00 for it back in the spring of 1986.

 

[Legionnaire]

No idea. But it's a beauty!

 

[Fremmer]

First time I've seen engraved rings, too. They look pretty good. Fancy!

 

[bannockburn]

Acera

The Gun Digest Book of Guns and Prices has a Model 110-PE Presentation Grade listed that matches your friends gun. Made from 1968 to 1970, it has it priced at $950 for Excellent condition. Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Values has it priced much lower, listing it at $660 for 100% New/Perfect condition.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Values has it priced much lower, listing it at $660 for 100% New/Perfect condition

If a plain jane ,run of the mill, Savage 110 sells for $500+ new then that beauty has to go for much more. If this was my rifle being seriously offered $660 would be an insult.

 

[murdoc rose]

wow

 

[bannockburn]

jimmyraythomason

That's what I thought when I saw that price; I would expect a rifle like that to go for around $1000, maybe up to $1200. But $660, that's just plain ridiculous.

 

[atblis]

You know, I wouldn't buy it for $950. I might be tempted if it were $700. Even, then I am kinda like..ehh. It looks like a Mexican drug lord commissioned piece. Underneath all the engraving and stuff it is still clearly a basic Savage 110.

 

[CZguy]

You know, I wouldn't buy it for $950. I might be tempted if it were $700. Even, then I am kinda like..ehh. It looks like a Mexican drug lord commissioned piece. Underneath all the engraving and stuff it is still clearly a basic Savage 110.

I'm with you, but everybody has different tastes. When I think of a Savage 110 I think of a plain, but hard working accurate hunting rifle. To me that's not the basis for a heavily engraved work of art. But I recognize that everyone has their own concept of what's beautiful. But where does it all end......do you get the scope engraved next.

 

[Acera]

Thanks Guys,

I found a personal friend that has one and he let me know the value is about $1,100-1,300 in normal times. He also offered an opportunity to place it on a table he is associated with at the next Houston Gun Collectors Show on Sept. 18-19. So some of you may see it there.

The prices from folks I have talked to seem to be a lot like the numbers in this thread, all over the board, LOL. That is ok, just another reason I will never by the most expensive house in a neighborhood, or the cheapest brand of car with all the options, just puts the market for it in a weird place.

bannockburn, I saw the same page yesterday evening, and draws me to more questions. Why did they list it as a 110-PE when it's marked 110D? Why make us think it should be stamped with that model number? Why not list it as a 110D with the PE upgrade? Confusing.

 

[SwampWolf]

Engraved rings, while obviously not common, aren't rare. Not only are engraved rings featured on several of the covers of Burris catalogs, but Burris offered factory rings "hand-engraved by one of America's most talented engravers." (part #420078). Leupold's custom shop invited customers to order rings and scopes (including turrets and objective bells) engraved. Redfield also offered "handsome engraving" on their factory rings (part#522622). Also, many rifles made by custom rifle makers have their scopes attached with engraved rings.

The Savage rifle in question appears to be one of their "Presentation Grade" rifles. Pages four through nine and the back cover of their 1969 catalog depicts what appears to be engraving, if not identical, very similar to that on the rifle the op is asking about. Just a guess on my part, but I think the value of this rifle, in excellent condition, would well exceed $1,000.00

 

[peyton]

I would say that rifle should be marked for sale $1000 at least. A lot of people just want a beater, but their are others that enjoy the artistry. It is obivious a Savage is not in the same category of the higher end manufacturers but that engraving sure stands out wonderfully!!!

 

[Acera]

Thanks for all the help guys.

If anyone is a member over at the Savage forums, please let them know that this rifle is going up for sale today here on the Trading Post.

Try to sell it cheap and fast for $1K