Pre-War Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Carbine G7025C 7x57 20" Cloverleaf Tang Bolt Action Rifle
Our Assessment: This a lovely Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Carbine made in 1941. A fairly scarce variant, its 20" barrel is chambered for 7x57mm Mauser. Carbines made up about 1.25% of pre-64 Model 70 production and there were only about 1,400 of any configuration chambered for 7mm Mauser. This early smokeless cartridge was developed in the 1890s, but remains in production today and is popular for use in hunting small to medium game. It is quite versatile with a fairly flat trajectory, modest recoil, and a wide variety of loadings are typically available. The rifle itself is in excellent condition, having been skillfully restored with wear primarily in the stock. The bore and the mechanics are strong. This should still prove to be a great hunting rifle for the lucky winner. That said, as a pre-64 Model 70 in high condition and a scarce variant, it will also make a great addition for the collector.
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Carbine
Serial Number: 36213
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser
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 chamber ring is drilled, tapped and filled for an optic (none present), but the bridge is not. 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 some small spots of finish loss and a few light compressions. 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 about Fine 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 current metal finish. There is some minor edge-thinning. Otherwise, there are only light handling 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.
Our Assessment: This a lovely Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Carbine made in 1941. A fairly scarce variant, its 20" barrel is chambered for 7x57mm Mauser. Carbines made up about 1.25% of pre-64 Model 70 production and there were only about 1,400 of any configuration chambered for 7mm Mauser. This early smokeless cartridge was developed in the 1890s, but remains in production today and is popular for use in hunting small to medium game. It is quite versatile with a fairly flat trajectory, modest recoil, and a wide variety of loadings are typically available. The rifle itself is in excellent condition, having been skillfully restored with wear primarily in the stock. The bore and the mechanics are strong. This should still prove to be a great hunting rifle for the lucky winner. That said, as a pre-64 Model 70 in high condition and a scarce variant, it will also make a great addition for the collector.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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