valmet m78 questions

Brenten · January 20, 2010, 08:08 PM

For those that may know or have these rifles, anything to keep in mind about these. I am specifically looking into a 308 version with clubfoot stock in excellent condition. Receiver is definitely milled. Has bipod and 3 magazines. What is a fair price for one, and any problems with these?

Brenten · January 21, 2010, 07:41 PM

wow, no one knows anything about these rifles? They must be pretty rare.

Lurch37 · January 21, 2010, 09:29 PM

I have the Model 76 which of course is in .223 so I don't know if they are anything like each other but mine is a very well made rifle. Functions flawlessly with anything and, as far as I know, has a great reputation for reliability. The magazines are a bit hard to find and when found can be very expensive.

As for price, you might want to look around Gun Broker in the completed auctions to see what they have sold for.

gyvel · January 22, 2010, 09:15 AM

I had one of each (76 and 78) and got rid of them both due to limited availability of magazines. They both functioned flawlessly, however. Sadly, they don't seem to bring the money they should, probably for the very same reason for which I got rid of mine.

Brenten · January 22, 2010, 11:25 AM

interesting, thanks. yes, mags seem to be rare and costly. the gun seems to be top quality. Seems like they go for between 1500-2000 or so

January 20, 2010, 08:08 PM	#1
Brenten Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 208	valmet m78 questions For those that may know or have these rifles, anything to keep in mind about these. I am specifically looking into a 308 version with clubfoot stock in excellent condition. Receiver is definitely milled. Has bipod and 3 magazines. What is a fair price for one, and any problems with these?

January 21, 2010, 09:29 PM	#3
Lurch37 Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Middle of Nebraska Posts: 944	I have the Model 76 which of course is in .223 so I don't know if they are anything like each other but mine is a very well made rifle. Functions flawlessly with anything and, as far as I know, has a great reputation for reliability. The magazines are a bit hard to find and when found can be very expensive. As for price, you might want to look around Gun Broker in the completed auctions to see what they have sold for. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own.

January 21, 2010, 07:41 PM	#2
Brenten Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 208	wow, no one knows anything about these rifles? They must be pretty rare.

January 22, 2010, 09:15 AM	#4
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	I had one of each (76 and 78) and got rid of them both due to limited availability of magazines. They both functioned flawlessly, however. Sadly, they don't seem to bring the money they should, probably for the very same reason for which I got rid of mine.

January 22, 2010, 11:25 AM	#5
Brenten Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2009 Posts: 208	interesting, thanks. yes, mags seem to be rare and costly. the gun seems to be top quality. Seems like they go for between 1500-2000 or so