Little help with 99EG value

Just curious of the approximate value on my 99EG In 250-3000 serial #722XXX. Blueing is like new, bought it a few months ago from the estate of the original owner. I can't make out the lever boss code. He had a massive gun collection. I'm more just curious if I spent too much or not. At first I didn't want it because of the caliber but now I also have a Ruger Hawkeye RSI in 250 as well...needless to say I like 250-3000's! This one is too nice to hunt with unfortunately.
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Based on the couple of books I have and from what I can see in the pics...the value would range between $600 and $900...probably closer to the $800 mark in my opinion...it's a really clean rifle...looks to be 98% from the pics?

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Originally Posted by emtrescue6

Based on the couple of books I have and from what I can see in the pics...the value would range between $600 and $900...probably closer to the $800 mark in my opinion...it's a really clean rifle...looks to be 98% from the pics?

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I'm not sure on the % grading but it doesn't have any wear on the metal that I can see other than the sharp edges on the lever having a little loss of the case coloring. Checkering feels like a new rifle, I think it was fired very little. Judging from what I see rifles in not near the condition of this one going for on the auction sites $800 seems realistic. I'm happy to hear another opinion as you never know with those auctions...people seem to go way over value most of the time. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by emtrescue6

Based on the couple of books I have and from what I can see in the pics...the value would range between $600 and $900...probably closer to the $800 mark in my opinion...it's a really clean rifle...looks to be 98% from the pics?

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Agreed, and maybe a little more at auction. It appears to have the rare distinction of not being modified in any way.

If you ever want to scope it I can give you the name of a guy who makes a sweet no-drill mount for $160. The rear attaches to the tang screws and the front attaches to a tapped insert that goes in the rear sight dovetail. There's another guy who makes a custom no-drill sling for $40.