Pre-War Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade G7064C .30-06 Sprg Rifle C&R

SOLD FOR: $2,875

LSB#: 231105JC008

Make: Winchester

Model: 70 Super Grade (Symbol No. G7054C)

Serial Number: 23418

Year of Manufacture: 1939

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine

Barrel Length: 24”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble beaded blade dovetailed to a textured ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notch elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes. The left rear of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, black nosecap, straight comb with European-style cheekpiece, and Super Grade style sling plates inlaid front and rear with Super-Grade QD swivels. The smooth portions of the stock have been sanded and reoiled. There is a thin hairline crack on the top of the wrist at the tang. There is a tiny loss and hairline crack on the comb at the buttplate. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, and compressions. The defects have mostly been sanded smooth. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered steel buttplate. The plate has finish loss, nicks, surface erosion, and some oxidation. The stock rates in Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dark with strong rifling. There is pitting and erosion throughout. In my opinion, the bore rates 4 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The bolt is serial matched, though the marking is heavily worn. There are areas of pitting on the bolt. There is oxidation throughout. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, and areas of light erosion. There is finish loss and thinning throughout. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None

Our 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” and is one of the most iconic rifles around. This is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield that was made in 1939. The Super Grade has nicer-grain wood with a nosecap, grip cap, cheekpiece and nicer checkering than would be found on the Standard Rifles.

While it has certainly seen some days in the field, we must take into account what a different place America was when this rifle was purchased. Rifles like this were bought, shot, and modified with little regard for a collectors market that may spring up a few decades later. The number of men who hunted was significantly higher than in 2024 and rifles like the Model 70 were one of the most popular tools of the hunt. Speaking of what a different place America was, it shows in the quality of rifles like these. The fit and finish is superb, the craftsmanship is evident and everything comes together in perfect harmony for a wonderful rifle the likes of which aren’t encountered much these days. Pre-64 Model 70s have significant collector interest, and the Super Grades even more. This is a timeless classic to add to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
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