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Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7003C
Serial Number: 215486
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .270 Winchester (.270 WCF)
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip up invertible "V-U"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, with white diamond aim reference and fine-elevation adjustment. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none included). The top of the chamber ring and bridge are both drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The checkering is mostly crisp with light wear on their peaks. The wood shows a few scattered minor compressions, light scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, this stock rates in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. There are a few deep nicks in the trigger guard that have introduced some rust. The front sight hood has taken some minor corrosion and oxidation. The metal shows some light scratches and scuffs. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The manual safety functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with an attached Eubanks Pioneer Leather hand tooled brown leather shoulder sling in Fine Condition.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1949 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, and checkered steel buttplate, a Eubanks Pioneer Leather hand tooled brown leather shoulder sling attached to the swivels, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This classic pre-64 Model 70 is chambered in .270 Winchester, a suitable cartridge for hunting deer-sized game at open ranges, making it ideal for plains game and mountain hunting. While this would still make a great hunting rifle, the Pre-64 Winchesters have high collector interest, and this example would be a great addition to a Winchester collection.