The NoslerCustom Rifle is not a Howa. It is impossible to build a bolt action rifle that doesn't have similar features of current rifles. The NoslerCustom actions are designed and manufactured by Nosler, Inc. and never share a manufacturing facility with any other rifle, ammunition, or bullet manufacturers. Anyone that holds and feels a NoslerCustom rifle never questions whether it is made by another manufacturer.
No sn data that I am aware of.
What about it? You haven't asked a question.
safe yes, smart no.
1500 give or take.
Depending on condition, 100-400 USD.
50-500 USD or so
A bolt action rifle made for S&W by Howa in Japan.
The later ones are made by Howa in Japan. Vanguard is almost identical to the Howa 1500 which was also sold as Smith & Wesson rifle and Mossberg 1500.
Your Dickson Howa Golden Bear is a copy of the Sako Finnbear. Dickson was a US importer who brought the Howa rifle in from Japan. The Howa is a good rifle. The Golden Bear is the same as a Smith and Wesson Model 1500 and Mossberg Model 1500. Weatherby Vanguard is very similar also. There was a recall on some Howa/Smith and Wesson rifles. The flaw was that closing the bolt could cause the gun to accidentally fire without touching the trigger. Get your serial number checked to see if the recall applies to your firearm. If it does, get it fixed. In 1970, Your rifle retailed for $130.00 US. Today, in mint conditon, your rifle would be valued at $650.00. Any nicks or worn bluing would naturally decrease the gun's value.
50-450 usd
Model 1500, Trophy Standard in very good condition, around $450
Value on a rifle depends on the caliber and condition. The S&W 1500 was manufactured in Japan by a company named Howa, and they are high quality rifles. Howa also made guns for Weatherby and Mossberg. In good used condition they are worth $300-$400.