Need opinions on trade deal..

[Diesel Freak]

Hey guys, I've found a 064 locally for $725 obo. It has a new 25" b&c as well as clutch drum, sprocket, bearing, and dawgs. I feel the price is still a little high but have offered my Winchester model 88 for trade. I think both the rifle and saw hold relatively the same value. The owner also sent me a pic of the compression being around 160. So here is the deal, he is also asking for my 16 gauge bolt action. It's not worth much, maybe $125 but I feel like it's too lopsided. What are your opinions? I don't want my CAD to screw me on this.

Joseph

 

[svk]

Well that really depends on the condition of the saw and the gun. There are many folks in here knowledgeable on both so if you share pics you will get some opinions. Just from your description I wouldn't throw in another gun unless you really want that saw.

 

[Phil Lee]

Not sure about the saw but your Model 88 could be worth anywhere from $450 to $1200 depending on age , caliber, and condition

 

[sunfish]

064 is an Old saw and not worth that kind of $.

 

[svk]

064 is an Old saw and not worth that kind of $.

My Stihl knowledge is limited but I know 064's have a pretty strong cult following.

 

[sunfish]

My Stihl knowledge is limited but I know 064's have a pretty strong cult following.

Yes, but I've not seen one bring that much $.

But I don't follow Stihl stuff and something could have changed recently???

 

[cgraham1]

An 064 would have to be in almost mint condition to be worth $725.

 

[svk]

It is amazing to see the crazy prices folks are getting for clean 70cc Stihls but the 064 doesn't get the same love.

 

[Jon E]

I wouldn't trade a Winchester 88 for any chainsaw, unless the gun was junk.

 

[Diesel Freak]

Built in '67 chambered in .308. The steel is in great shape sacs for a couple scratches from a rail that was mounted on it. The stock is in good shape with some dings and light scratches (most scratches would probably buff out). Great shooter, I just don't care for the action and overall length. I like my lever guns short and stout like my Henry .45-70. I've had it posted on armslist several times and couldn't get anyone to look at it for $600.

Here is the posting for the 064..
http://holland.craigslist.org/grd/5558084488.html

The 88 would include 2 mags. 1 oem and 1 aftermarket.

Joseph

 

[svk]

I'd say he is getting the better end of the deal if you give him the 88. No way in heck I would throw in the shotgun too.

 

[blsnelling]

The 064 is a fantastic saw, but it's too old to just assume it's in good condition. Even then I don't believe that saw is worth that much money. I would walk away.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I'd keep the gun.

I see 064 local all the time for $500 range. IMO that was to much. Yours is way out of line here.

 

[deezlfan]

Looks like it's spent some time stored on the concrete floor. Got a small amount of mag rot starting on the bottom / clutch side.

I'd also advise against the deal.

 

[olyman]

Hey guys, I've found a 064 locally for $725 obo. It has a new 25" b&c as well as clutch drum, sprocket, bearing, and dawgs. I feel the price is still a little high but have offered my Winchester model 88 for trade. I think both the rifle and saw hold relatively the same value. The owner also sent me a pic of the compression being around 160. So here is the deal, he is also asking for my 16 gauge bolt action. It's not worth much, maybe $125 but I feel like it's too lopsided. What are your opinions? I don't want my CAD to screw me on this.

Joseph

me thinks,,hes trying to burn you...

 

[merc_man]

Your rifle is worth way more then that saw.
I would pass but in the end do what makes you happy. Mabe take gun to gun shop to see what its woth and go from ther.

 

[Phil Lee]

Your rifle is post 1964 with impressed checkering in the most common caliber (.308) but appears to be in very nice condition. It should easily bring $450-550 in my part of the country especially with the extra mag. Ones like that in .284 Win and .358 Win pre-64 cut cherkering would bring twice as much!!

 

[hseII]

I'd say the 064 you are looking at is not worth $725.

He should offer the saw and 1 to 2 long wheel base $10s.


Fully Restored 85cc Stihl 064 Magnum chainsaw $750
http://vermont.craigslist.org/tls/5522284536.html

 

[Diesel Freak]

Holy cow is that thing clean! Also, can someone explain "mag rot" as referred to in an earlier post please?

Joseph

 

[Diesel Freak]

Your rifle is post 1964 with impressed checkering in the most common caliber (.308) but appears to be in very nice condition. It should easily bring $450-550 in my part of the country especially with the extra mag. Ones like that in .284 Win and .358 Win pre-64 cut cherkering would bring twice as much!!

I'm realistic and it looks better in the pics. The wood has some dings and scratches. A guy that knew what he was doing could sweat out most if not all of the dings at the expense of the original finish. I'm up in the air on the while deal yet. Definitely won't be for more than just the rifle. I'm looking at it practically. I don't love the rifle nor do I get to shoot much. I love cutting wood and I can do that as much as I want. The downside is that an 064 or pretty much any saw 10, 20, 30 years from now will likely not gain any real value whereas the rifle will..

Joseph