Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Westerner G7045 .264 Win. Mag. 26" Rifle & ScopeOur Assessment: This a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifle chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum and made in 1963. The rifle is the "Westerner" style and was part of the introduction of Winchester's belted magnum cartridges in the late '50s and early '60 with less recoil and higher velocities than the others. With its high velocity and excellent ballistics coefficient, the .264 Win Mag is not only suitable for any game animal in North America, it makes a fine long-range target rifle as well. This a classic Winchester rifle in a great hunting cartridge that is ready to bag some game. It is also a desirable pre-1964 Model 70 in a desirable configuration, perfect to add to a collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Westerner
Serial Number: 571175
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .264 Winchester Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 26"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding "U"-notch sight with white triangle aiming reference; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The receiver is drilled and tapped with a Redfield one-piece base and rings holding a Redfield 3-9x scope with a target-dot reticle. The scope has minor wear in the body with fairly clear glass. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, checkered black plastic buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has scattered areas of finish loss, nicks, scuffs, scratches and compressions. There is repaired damage at the toe. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear. The stocks rate in about Good-Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are scattered patches of dried oil on the barrel. There are some nicks and scratches with edge-thinning. There is finish loss at the muzzle and on the bolt handle. There are some other areas of light finish wear and thinning. There is a range card taped to the floorplate. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
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: This rifle comes with the installed scope and a brown leather Hunter sling.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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