Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade 24” .270 Win 1949 C&R Scope
SOLD FOR: $3,075.00
LSB#: LSB251016KS104
Make: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial Number: 128035
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: .270 Win.
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded textured ramped base integral to the front of the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and the dovetail plugged. 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 Leupold 3-9×40 “Century Limited” scope. We cannot guarantee the functionality of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with capped pistol grip, fluted monte carlo comb, checkered steel buttplate and sling studs front and rear.The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock has handling marks, scratches, and compression dents throughout. There are several spots of weathered finish loss, the most notable being on the cheekpiece. There are no cracks or chips.Overall, the stock is in about Fair to Good condition for a C&R of this age.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion and only light wear in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. There are scratches, handling marks, and light bluing loss throughout. There are a few notable scratches on the barrel. The bolt knob has lost much of its finish. Overall this rifle is in Good condition for a C&R of this age.
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: Scope
Our Assessment: This pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade dates to 1949 and represents one of the most desirable sporting rifles produced during Winchester’s golden era. The Super Grade was Winchester’s premium offering, distinguished by upgraded wood, refined stock architecture, and enhanced finishing intended to appeal to serious sportsmen. Built on the controlled-round-feed Model 70 action, this rifle exemplifies why the platform earned its enduring reputation as “The Rifleman’s Rifle,” balancing strength, reliability, and elegant handling in a top-tier hunting arm.
Chambered in .270 Winchester, this rifle reflects one of the most influential sporting cartridges of the twentieth century. Introduced in 1925, the .270 Win became synonymous with flat trajectory, excellent accuracy, and effective performance on a wide range of North American game. The 24-inch barrel remains in strong condition, with a bright bore, sharp rifling, and no erosion, showing only light wear and rating 9 out of 10. The factory front sight remains intact, while the rear sight has been removed and the dovetail plugged, and the rifle is currently fitted with a Leupold 3–9×40 “Century Limited” scope, a later addition that aligns with the rifle’s continued use as a serious hunting arm.
Overall condition is good for a C&R Super Grade of this age. Approximately 85 percent of the original blued finish remains, with scattered scratches, handling marks, and light finish loss, including more pronounced wear at the bolt knob and a few notable scratches on the barrel. The walnut Super Grade stock shows honest field wear, with compression dents, scratches, and areas of weathered finish loss, most notably along the cheekpiece, but no cracks or structural issues. Mechanically, the action functions correctly and the safety operates as designed. This rifle stands as a well-used yet highly representative example of a postwar Winchester Model 70 Super Grade, retaining the qualities that continue to make these rifles among the most respected American sporting arms ever produced. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!! MF