Restored Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bull Gun G7093C .300 H&H Magnum 28" Bolt Action RifleOur Assessment: This a vintage 1954 pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Bull Gun. The Bull Gun is a monster with a 28" extra Heavy barrel and provision for mounting all kinds of iron sights or optics. This example is chambered in the venerable .300 H&H Magnum. It's a fairly uncommon configuration for a Winchester Model 70, with all Bull Guns constituting less than half a percent of production. This rifle checks a lot of boxes for the Winchester collector, but should also still make for a great target rifle. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Bull Gun
Serial Number: 317261
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .300 Holland & Holland Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 28"
Sights / Optics: There are no sights installed or included. There are sight blocks installed on the barrel at the rear and on the chamber ring. There are pairs of drilled, tapped and filled holes on the barrel at the muzzle, on the bridge, and on the left-rear of the receiver for sights/optics (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate, an inlaid accessory rail on the forend with hand-stop/swivel, and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has some scattered little nicks and light dings. 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 plate has no notable wear or damage with well defined checkering. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Restored
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 and for the age, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its current metal finish. There are a few marks on the trigger guard. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. 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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