U.S. Winchester Model 70 Heavy Weight Target 24” .30-06 Bolt Rifle 1957 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,801.83
LSB#: LSB251006CF026
Make: Winchester (U.S. PROPERTY marked)
Model: 70 Heavy Weight Target Rifle G7044C
Serial Number: 409532
Year of Manufacture: 1957, C&R
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / –WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL–”, “-WINCHESTER- / –TRADE MARK–”, “–MODEL-70–30-06 SPFLD.–”. The left side of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester WP proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / –TRADE MARK–”. The right side of the receiver is marked “409532”. The left side of the receiver is crudely etches “U.S. PROPERTY”.
Barrel Length: 24” Heavy Barrel
Sights / Optics: The top of the barrel and receiver are installed with male dovetails mounts. The mounts are marked from a previously installed scope. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled. The left side of the receiver is mounted with a sight bracket.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are nicely grained smooth wood in the “Marksman” configuration from the factory with pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered steel buttplate, wide forend, inlaid accessory rail with installed hand stop, and sling rings front and rear.There are scattered scratches, nicks, compressions, and scrapes throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approx. 13 1/8” from the front trigger to the back of the metal buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fair – Good overall condition. The action has been bedded to the stock.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
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 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The metal shows scattered minor scuffs and handling marks. There is thinning on the muzzle. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads show light use. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: Owner’s manual.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 Heavy Weight Target rifle represents the height of postwar American bolt-action target rifle development, produced during the revered pre-1964 era when Winchester craftsmanship and precision machining were at their peak. Built around the controlled-round-feed Model 70 action, this heavy target configuration was intended for formal competition and serious marksmanship, combining rigidity, balance, and repeatable accuracy. The presence of a crudely etched “U.S. PROPERTY” marking adds an intriguing layer of institutional history, suggesting government ownership or inventory use during a period when precision rifles played a central role in military and civilian marksmanship programs.
Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, one of the most influential and enduring American rifle cartridges of the twentieth century, this rifle reflects a chambering with deep roots in both service and competitive shooting. The heavy 24-inch barrel, target stock configuration, and bedding work speak to its intended role as a dedicated precision instrument rather than a sporting arm. With a bright, sharply rifled bore and strong remaining finish, this example retains the mechanical integrity and visual presence that define classic Model 70 target rifles from Winchester’s golden era. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our high resolution photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
