Winchester Model 70 Super Grade .30-06 Sprg 24″ Bolt Action Rifle, 2008
SOLD FOR: $1375
LSB#: 220221SB063
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Super Grade
Serial Number: 35AMP06763
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Internal Magazine Fed Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “—WINCHESTER ® MODEL 70 30-06 SPRG ONLY— / —WINCHESTER IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF OLIN CORPORATION—”. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / —MADE IN U.S.A.—”. The right side of the chamber ring is marked with the serial number, “35AMP06763”. The bolt is serial-matching and marked “6763”. The right side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE- / – MADE IN U.S.A. BACO INC. MORGAN, UTAH-“.
Barrel Length: 24?
Sights/Optics: There is no provision for iron sights on this rifle. The receiver has been installed with a pair of bases and rings holding a Leupold VX-II 3-9×40 scope. The scope has some scattered light marks from light use and storage. The scope has a duplex reticle and the glass is clear, it rates in about Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with a capped pistol-grip, wood nosecap, fluted straight comb with cheek-piece, recoil lug, and a black rubber buttpad. There are sling mounts inlet on the belly of the buttstock and the underside of the forend. There are a couple of light minor compressions and little marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad and 12 3/4″ to the back of the Decelerator pad. The pad has light wear, no major defects. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some scuffs on the trigger guard. There are a few light rubs and handling marks. There is a small spot of finish loss on the top of the barrel at the muzzle. There is some light handling wear. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the top-rear of the bolt. Pushed to the front, the safety is OFF. If pulled to the rear all the way, it locks both the bolt and the trigger. If pulled back half-way, it blocks only the trigger. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Included is the previously described scope and a military style leather sling.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 70 Super Grade rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield and was manufactured in 2008. The post-64 Super Grade has nicer-grain wood and features the classic cut checkering rather than the less expensive to produce press-checkering. The rifle is in Excellent condition with scant evidence of use. The bluing is rich, the bore is bright, and the action is smooth. The .30-06 is a classic cartridge and a perfect caliber to get a classic American rifle like the Model 70 in, you literally can’t go wrong here. There are differing opinions on the quality and merit of post-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifles, but rest assured this Super Grade version has all the virtue of its predecessors. Good luck and happy bidding!