I traded for a 243 for my wife. Anybody know much about them? From what I can find, they were Japanese made and modeled after the Weatherby Mark V. Made from 1977-1981. Nikko also manufactured some rifles for Weatherby and Winchester. 24" barrel and beautiful walnut stock. Eagle emblem in the grip cap. Rosewood end cap. She said it was heavier than she likes, so I may end up selling or trading for something else. Any idea on value? The stock is near perfect. Bluing on the barrel has some freckles but no rust.

I have a pic I can email somebody if they can post it.

Edit: my whole post was so far off I'm going back to bed! I was thinking about their shotguns. Sorry.

I thought Nikko was owned by Legacy Sports, which also owns Howa which is essentially a Weatherby Vanguard. Why have two of the same designs? Very confusing.


Chupa

Get a hold of Fjeasteds Blue Book. They explain Nikko & Golden Eagle very well.

I have a 7000 Golden Eagle in 270.
Also have a couple of their O/U shotguns.
Very seldom will you find them on a site where you purchase mass produced guns like Gun Broker if you are looking for a market price.
You may find one that sneaks out of a personal collection every now and then, but not often.

BK

Here ya go. Sorry it took so long.

Thanks for posting the pic TRoberts. Any info is appreciated!

Anybody?

Value??? Anybody??

ORIGINAL high luster blue FINISH, light freckles on barrel. NO RUST


MONTY-CARLO STOCK, VERY NICE COLOR AND GRAIN


GORGEOUS HIGH-GLOSS SKIP LINE checkering walnut stock with rosewood tipped forearm


I would like to emphasize this wood is absolutely beautiful and the pictures don't do it justice


pistol grip CAPED WITH golden eagle


gold trigger


golden eagle in large gold letters on the receiver


FACTORY vent. recoil pad


includes Charles Daly 3-9x40 scope that fits a rifle built in the late 70's


24" TAPERED BARREL NO SIGHTS


Trigger is smooth and breaks crisp


CALIBER IS 243 Winchester


MADE IN JAPAN


manufactured from 1977 to 1981


INCLUDES SLING STUDS

James Wayne.
You can Google his name with Gun Broker.
He may have something listed you would be interested in trading for. Just remember, he is a businessman that deals with specialty / collectibles on a daily basis.

Good Luck
BK

I have seen them PRICED as high as $950. I think they are beautiful rifles, but I wouldn't pay near that for one. My FIL has one... it's trigger is TERRIBLE and is not very accurate.

Your experience may vary, but my opinion is that they are $450-600 rifles.

Hey I'll give ya $275 for that peice a junk!

Just kidding, she's a beaut Clark! She's a beaut!