Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 25” .375 H&H Magnum Bolt Rifle, 1950 C&R

SOLD FOR: $4,275.00

WOA#:  WY240626CB025

Make: Winchester

Model: 70

Serial Number: 154508

Year of Manufacture: 1950 Customized and Redone by Griffin & Howe in 1983

Caliber: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum

Action Type: Jeweled 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 70-375 H&H MAGNUM-”.  The left side of the barrel and receiver is marked with a Winchester WP proof.  The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”.  The right side of the chamber is marked “154508”.  A brass plate on the bottom of the butt stock is marked “ Chadick’s Ltd.”.  On the top of the barrel is marked “ GRIFFIN & HOWE, INC “ MADE Especially for Herschel Chadick, Terrell , Texas” AUGUST 1983”.   The bolt handle is engraved.

Barrel Length: 25”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel.  The rear sight is a dual V-notch screwed to the barrel.  The top of the receiver is Leupold Vari-X-III 1.5×5 scope mounted.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand-checkered walnut with a capped semi-pistol grip, fluted monte-carlo comb with cheek piece, ebony nose cap, rubber buttpad and sling swivels front and rear with sling attached. The stock has a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is light wear around the rear sling swivel. There are a couple notable nicks at the top edge of the butt.  The checkering is Sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad. The pad shows light wear and discoloration, having hardened slightly with age. Overall, the stock is in Fine- Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished 1983

Bore Condition:  The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is some fouling. There is light  erosion at the muzzle of the bore.  In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition:  This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the right side of the receiver. Pushed forwards, the safety is OFF. If pulled 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: The above mentioned scope, sling and a soft case.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 70 Magnum made in 1950 and custom rebuilt in 1983 and chambered in the .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridge. The rifle is in Excellent condition with about 9% of its finish, light wear in the stock and a pristine bore. The .375 H&H is a belted magnum cartridge suitable for North American big game animals and even some of the thinner skinned game animals of Africa. This is a beautiful rifle in a great hunting cartridge that has years of hunting use left in it.  This Pre-64 will make an excellent collector’s piece.  Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! – C.M.

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 25” .375 H&H Magnum Bolt Rifle, 1950 C&R
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 25” .375 H&H Magnum Bolt Rifle, 1950 C&R