Early Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Standard G7004C .30-06 Bolt Rifle 1937 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1125
LSB#: 210930RH03
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Product Code G7004C
Serial Number: 7714
Year of Manufacture: 1937
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked -“WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”-“MODEL 70”-“WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-“-“30 GOV’T ’06” in front of the rear sight boss and at the rear with an ovalled “WP” proof, found again on the left of the receiver’s chamber ring. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right side of the receiver’s chamber ring is marked “7714”. The bottom of the bolt body is hand-scribed “7714”.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The base is grooved for a hood which is not present. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine adjustable for elevation. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled with two holes in the chamber ring and one on the bridge. The top of the chamber ring and bridge are finely serrated for glare reduction. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, sling swivels front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a more notable scrape on the left-front of the forend, a more notable vertical scratch on the right of the forend at the rear of the checkering, a dark scrape on the right just in front of the bolt handle and some compressions in the belly. There are more notable dings on the left at the rear of the receiver and above the rear sling swivel. There are cracks in the bottom of the wrist at each side of the trigger guard which extend back into the checkering and there is a thin crack in the top of the wrist at the rear edge of the receiver tang. The checkering is generally well defined. The LOP measures 12 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, indicating that the stock has been cut. The plate has mostly worn to white, showing treatment with cold blue in the past, some minor discoloration from oxidation, and well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Good-plus condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.9.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its current metal finish. The action shows light operational wear. Otherwise, the new finish is strong throughout. There is a small spot on the right-front edge of the trigger guard where it looked like someone slipped while polishing. There is some very minor erosion under the finish, mostly on the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are generally clear, the receiver’s “WP” proof is worn and incomplete. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good-plus condition as refinished and would easily rate Fine-plus but for the wear in the stock.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the top-rear rear of the bolt. Pulled to the OFF, pushed to the front the safety is ON, locking 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 Standard Rifle chambered for the classic .30-06 cartridge and made in 1937, the 2nd year of production. The rifle has some wear and light damage to the stock, but the metal has been refinished and looks fantastic. It has strong mechanics and a nice bore. Ammunition for this rifle is (usually) readily available in a variety of loadings and makes for a wonderful hunting rifle that can be used on just about any game in North America. Whether you’re looking to add to your Winchester collection or just want a great hunting rifle, this will be a great gun to add to any safe in America. Please see our photos and good luck!