Restored Pre-War 1941 Winchester Model 70 Target G7042C .250-3000 Savage 24" Bolt Action Rifle
Our Assessment: This a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Target rifle made in 1943 and chambered in .250-3000 Savage. It is a fairly early rifle, made in 1941 and has been quite skillfully restored. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The rifle has provision for mounting just about any kind of sight or optic you could want. Its heavy barrel and great bore should make for a tack-driver. The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 actions are prized by shooters and collectors alike for their smoothness and reliability, and this one is no exception. It should still make for a great target rifle. In this rifle's condition it would also make a great addition to a Model 70 collection missing the .250-3000 Target rifle.
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Target
Serial Number: 36580
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .250-3000 Savage
Action Type: Bolt Action
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: There are no sights installed or included. There is a dovetail at the front of the barrel. There are pairs of drilled, tapped and filled holes at the rear of the barrel, on the chamber ring (not the bridge) and on the left-rear of the receiver for installing sight blocks/mounts or a receiver sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth walnut target stock with beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate, inlet forend accessory rail with handstop/swivel, and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has a few scattered minor marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Restored
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its current metal finish. There are only a few faint marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about excellent condition as restored.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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