Dakota Safari vs Classic Delux

Dewald · May 25, 2018

I’m hoping some of the members here can shed some light on the difference. I can get one in .375 H&H in SA - carried, not shot much and in good condition. How do I distinguish between the two. The Dakota website isn’t of much help as the two models carry the same description.

What would a fair price be for a rifle like this in the US/ Canada? I’m willing to pay a premium for the convenience of the rifle being in SA, but not for eg double of what I can bring a good second hand one in for.

CTDolan · May 25, 2018

To my knowledge the Safari rifle is slightly better appointed (quarter rib, drop box magazine, barrel band front sight...as for wood, Dakota rifles of every level vary a fair bit because wood is an option across the board). Regarding price, here in the States I'd expect a rifle such as the above to bring just under or over 3,000 USD (you'll see them for a lot more but a patient buyer can expect to find one for around 3,000 dollars).

dsmerrills · May 25, 2018

Dewald I would buy this rifle in a heart beat!

Witold KrzyÅ¼anowski · May 25, 2018

Beautiful rifle. I agree with dsmerrills.

Dewald · May 25, 2018

CTDolan said:
To my knowledge the Safari rifle is slightly better appointed (quarter rib, drop box magazine, barrel band front sight...as for wood, Dakota rifles of every level vary a fair bit because wood is an option across the board). Regarding price, here in the States I'd expect a rifle such as the above to bring just under or over 3,000 USD (you'll see them for a lot more but a patient buyer can expect to find one for around 3,000 dollars).

Thanks for the info CT Dolan. I think you refer to the African.

The owner wants the equivalent of roughly US$4500, hence my futher research if it is worth my while, or if I must wait patiently for him to become more pressed to sell.

Here are the details from their website:

Classic Delux:

Safari:

jacques smith · May 25, 2018

Dewald
Phone for Dakota arms 1-605-347-4686 ask for ward or Scott
Phone for duke, largest Dakota dealer 1-850-982-9516
Probably won’t get either till after weekend (next Tuesday)

375 Ruger Fan · May 25, 2018

Just for a reference point, this is a link for a listing on GB, $4500 for a Dakota Safari in 375 H&H, but also includes a Swarovski scope.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/771980972

dsmerrills · May 26, 2018

Dewald said:
Thanks for the info CT Dolan. I think you refer to the African.

The owner wants the equivalent of roughly US$4500, hence my futher research if it is worth my while, or if I must wait patiently for him to become more pressed to sell.

Here are the details from their website:

Classic Delux:
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Safari:
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Dewald I think a fair offer would be between the 25 to 35k mark (Rand). I would also ask the seller to accompany you to a gunsmith to check the bore and chamber as it's one thing to look all good but your not sure how the rifle has been stored.

Dewald · May 26, 2018

Darren, the problem is the rifle is at a gunsmith allready, known to be far from shy when making a profit on a sale.

I think that settles it then. Pass on this one and let the 4 year search for a Dakota continue...

dsmerrills · May 26, 2018

Dewald said:
Darren, the problem is the rifle is at a gunsmith allready, known to be far from shy when making a profit on a sale.

I think that settles it then. Pass on this one and let the 4 year search for a Dakota continue...

Sad to pass it on but think about it, what would it cost you to build a rifle like that? A piece of wood like that built by Steve Fourie will cost you in excess of 20k!

It's a difficult one but if your heart is set on it buy it!

sierraone · May 26, 2018

375 Ruger Fan said:
Just for a reference point, this is a link for a listing on GB, $4500 for a Dakota Safari in 375 H&H, but also includes a Swarovski scope.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/771980972

That looks like a deal for someone!

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