Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .250-3000 Savage Bolt Action Rifle, MFD 1948
SOLD FOR: $4000
LSB#: 210909JN01
Make: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial#: 107402
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber/Gauge: .250-3000 Savage
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with “MADE IN NEW HAVEN CONN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—”, “WINCHESTER / —TRADE MARK—”, “—MODEL 70—”, “250-3000 SAV” and a “PW” in an oval. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / —TRADE MARK—” and the right side is marked with the serial number, “107402”. The buttpad is marked with the Winchester logo.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a ramped base that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip-up u-notch dovetailed into the barrel boss. The receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled with two-piece weaver rails that have attached Weaver K4 scope with a crosshair reticle. The scope body has light nicks throughout, a bit of thinning on the edges, the glass is fairly clear, and overall, the scope rates in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered wood with pistol grip, fluted Monte Carlo comb with cheek piece, and orange rubber ventilated recoil pad. There are sling swivels on the belly of the buttstock and the underside of the forend. The wood has just a few light nicks and scuffs scattered about, but nothing seriously disrupts the quality of the stock. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has a few minor stains and is a bit dry. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 90% of its finish. The receiver has scattered light surface oxidation and a bit of light thinning on the edges. The barrel has scattered minor marks including a cluster of light scuffs on the top and some minor finish loss at the barrel tip. The markings are clear. The screwheads are sharp. Overall, the rifle is in Very Good-to-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The scope as described above and a brown leather sling.
Our Assessment: This is a lovely Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 rifle made in 1939. It has a 24” barrel chambered in the fairly uncommon .250-3000 Savage, making it ideal for hunting most game up to deer. It is equipped with iron sights and a Weaver scope. The rifle is in Very Good-to-Fine condition with wear in the metal and wear in the stock consistent with use in the field. The bore is decent and the mechanics are strong. Good luck and happy bidding!