Wildwillalaska
AH enthusiast
Not one you see very often, and know there are a few around here that adore the good ol' 458WM, so wanted to drop this here before listing anywhere else. Confirmed with Parkwest today that the gun was made very early 1987. Really curious how many 458 Safari's, if any, came before it. The metal on the gun in mint and the wood is nicely figured where it should be and strait where you would want it. The stock does have some handling marks and/or safe booboos. The most notable are a couple lines on the right side of the butt, high kind of opposite of the cheek piece and a very small but deep dent just aft of the right, front cross pin. As described, the dent is very small, but it is noticeable and would be worth correcting it on this gun that is so clean in other respects.
I texted photos to JJ today asking about the dent and buttstock marks and he said it would be $200-$250 to properly address them. The dent wouldn't be totally invisible, but would hide nicely, especially with how small it is. He would raise it some, then add a little fill, and finishing-fill and feather it if someone decided this gun is for them and wanted it fixed.
Given the early production and how rarely the chambering is seen, understand its a gun I should price higher, but want to move it along to someone who will use it, and discounting it down because of the dent.
$6,950 + Shipping and insurance of buyers choice. Not really looking for much in trades, but would happily consider some partial trade on 450 3 1/4" brass, .458 Swift and/or Woodleigh projectiles. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or specific photos.
Thank you for looking. Cheers,
Will
I texted photos to JJ today asking about the dent and buttstock marks and he said it would be $200-$250 to properly address them. The dent wouldn't be totally invisible, but would hide nicely, especially with how small it is. He would raise it some, then add a little fill, and finishing-fill and feather it if someone decided this gun is for them and wanted it fixed.
Given the early production and how rarely the chambering is seen, understand its a gun I should price higher, but want to move it along to someone who will use it, and discounting it down because of the dent.
$6,950 + Shipping and insurance of buyers choice. Not really looking for much in trades, but would happily consider some partial trade on 450 3 1/4" brass, .458 Swift and/or Woodleigh projectiles. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or specific photos.
Thank you for looking. Cheers,
Will
