Scarce Restored 1950 Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .250-3000 Bolt Action RifleOur Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 is an iconic American sporting rifle that has been a staple of hunters for more than 80 years; reliable, robust, and accurate, it is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. It has more than earned its nickname of "The Riflemans Rifle", a true icon. This a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 in Carbine configuration that is chambered in .250 Savage. This a fairly scarce variant, the original Carbines made up about 1.25% of Pre-64 Model 70 production and there were only about 2,750 of any configuration chambered for the .250-3000 Savage. This early smokeless cartridge was developed in 1915 by Charles Newton for the Savage Model 99 and was the first American cartridge to achieve a velocity of 3,000 FPS. It is a double-duty round suitable for both varmints and deer and while not as common as other rounds, loadings are still available. This example has been quite skillfully restored to its current configuration, a very great looking rifle. As a pre-64 Model 70 in high condition, with a great bore it will be a great shooter, but would also be a wonderful addition to your collection.
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Carbine
Serial Number: 163980
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .250-3000 Savage
Action Type: Bolt Action
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for an optic (none present). 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 pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in Fine-plus overall condition as restored.
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 metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to 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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