![]() ![]() So despite the smallish numbers, most folks don’t seem to care that much… Rule’s book says <700 243 WIN Target rifles were made, but they are by no means “rare” in the marketplace and not particularly desired IMHO. There was a fair amount of variation in factory finishes from the late 1940s to early 1950s, so maybe only a hands-on examination could give you a fair opinion of originality, which would be important in determining market value. Without photos it’s hard to go beyond what the catalogs say. ![]() So the gun in question could well be a legit early-ish 243 WIN Target rifle. The 243 WIN was introduced in 1955 in Standard, regular SG, FWT, SG FWT, Varmint, AND Target configuration. ![]() As a result, 1953-54 Target rifles seem to command no special value amongst collectors as far as I can tell… In 1955 (the year before your client’s gun) the Target model was formally reintroduced, chambered only in 30-06 and the then-new 243 WIN chambering. The M70 Target Model was dropped from the catalog after 1952, but continued to be made on order. ![]()
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