SOLD/EXPIRED Dakota Model 97 Deluxe Hunter

Stunning! Fun to take to the range and 'wow' some people who appreciate craftsmanship.

I imagine there would be a few who would want to check it out. I was just down the street from you last week down by Estrella. Pretty area, crazy growth these days in that area of Phoenix!

ghay said:

I imagine there would be a few who would want to check it out. I was just down the street from you last week down by Estrella. Pretty area, crazy growth these days in that area of Phoenix!

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I tried running away from the growth. It swallowed us up in 2 years near Verrado. So disappointed.

It's crazy, all those logistics companies and escapees from California!

Interesting trades and offers welcome

(See last page for final price reduction)

Update: I know that this rifle is a priced a bit higher than the stock Model 97's. Even my original price was significantly below what I was advised by those who should know. Having had a lot of interest but no sale as yet I was told by the staff at Parkwest to consult with the premier Dakota dealer in the US for an appraisal of the appropriate value. They appraised it at $6,000! I was surprised that it would go that high for sure but the extreme rarity and premium additional features were the contributing factors.

I am not asking anywhere near that amount of money and probably should just put it in a rifle sock and store it as an investment. However I am much more motivated to recover my investment and secure a rifle I am more comfortable taking into the rough African bush where I am headed, as stated earlier. As the date for that trip approaches I need to get a rifle, set it up and develop loads for it and I'm running out of time.

I plan to keep the price in the same neighborhood but am willing to listen to offers or even trades for an "African" styled 300WM more appropriate to where it will be used. Feel free to contact me with questions or to have a conversation if you would like.

Thanks for your interest,

I am very familiar with Dakota and Parkwest. This is truly a great deal. All parts, repairs and upgrades are still available for the model 97. Super reliable controlled round feed action built by hand in a shop that specializes in dangerous game rifles....someone buy this before i have to, and face the marital consequences.

Thanks Steve,
Spoken like a man who has the same familiarity and experience with the Dakotas as I have! They are really a Mod. 70 on steroids in my admittedly biased estimation!

Last call before I sell this rifle to the dealer...$3250

Sale is pending

SOLD

ghay said:

SOLD

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Congrats Gary. Purchaser will be more than pleased I'm sure. What else you got in the potential sell pile? PM me. Paul