Dakota Traveler Safari 7mm Dakota/404 Dakota Value

[Jeffrey Marshall]

I've been following and reading the African Hunting Forum for years, but just joined because I need help determining the value of a rifle. I know from reading over the years I might get some pushback since this is my first post, but here goes anyway.

I have a Dakota Arms Traveler Safari model with two barrels that I am considering selling to fund the purchase of a double rifle. It's a long story, but to make it short, a friend of mine has finally agreed to sell me one of his double rifles. Coincidentally, it's the same Merkel double rifle I used to take my first cape buffalo over ten years ago.

The Dakota Arms rifle is beautiful and includes everything it came with plus optics, a travel case, and ammunition. It has never been hunted and has had approximately one box of each caliber run through it when the optics were originally sighted in. I understand that the calibers might affect the value, but I have around 10 boxes of loaded ammunition for each caliber that will be included in the sale. The rifle is in near-new condition but does have some blemishes from years of being stored in a safe.

I'm having a tough time determining a fair price for this rifle. I'd be thrilled to sell it to someone who will appreciate and use it. I am not opposed to selling it on this forum, but I understand the hesitancy of dealing with a new member. Here are a few pictures I took yesterday; I have more if it would be helpful. Below are the basic specifications of this rifle; most other features can be seen in the pictures.

• OAL: 42 ¼ inches
• LOP: 13 ¼ inches
• Weight: Approximately 9 pounds without optics and 10 pounds with the larger scope
• Weight with case, guns, and tools: 32 ½ pounds
• Barrel 1: 7mm Dakota – 23 inches / Leupold LPS 2.5-10X45mm with Fine Duplex Reticle
• Barrel 2: 404 Dakota – 23 inches / Leupold VX-iii 1.5-5X20mm with Duplex Reticle
• Both barrels have banded hooded front sights with rear island sights

Thanks in advance for the help and opinions. If there’s additional information that would be helpful, please let me know, and I will post what I know.View attachment 615658View attachment 615663View attachment 615659View attachment 615661View attachment 615662

 

[Jeffrey Marshall]

I would be interested in buying the take down case!

 

[Goat416]

I would be interested in buying the take down case!

I no longer own this rifle or case, the entire package sold last year to a member of this forum.