Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 26” G7039CN .300 H&H Magnum 1949 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,802.00
LSB#: LSB250512SG016
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7039CN
Serial Number: 108130
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: .300 Holland & Holland Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood (none present). The rear sight is a folding “U”-notch sight with white diamond aiming reference dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present). The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and mounted with a 3x-9x Redfield Wide Angle scope with Accu Range Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, fluted monte carlo comb, checkered steel buttplate and sling studs front and rear. The stocks have minor handling wear. There are some light nicks, scuffs and minor scratches. The checkering is crisp with some mild handling wear on the peaks. There are no chips or cracks. There are a series of nicks on the bottom of the pistol grip. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor finish wear with some oxidation in the well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished, the bolt is serial-matching.
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 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. There are a couple spots of pitting that have been blued over. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the rear of the bolt. Pushed to the front, the safety is OFF. Rotated back 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 & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifle chambered in .300 H&H Magnum and made in 1949. The .300 H&H Magnum is one of the most powerful cartridges available in the early Model 70s, able to be used for any game in North America and also popular for hunting in Africa. The stock has light wear and the metal has been refinished so the rifle looks great for its age. That said, the Pre-64 Winchesters have high collector interest and this would be a great addition to a Winchester collection. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
