Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 25” .375 H&H Magnum Bolt Rifle, 1954 C&R

SOLD FOR: $2,875.00

WOA#:  WY240624DC002

Make: Winchester

Model: 70

Serial Number: 317946

Year of Manufacture: 1954

Caliber: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum

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 70-375 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 “317946”.

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 hood has been removed). The rear of the barrel is drilled, tapped, and filled for rear sight attachments.  The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting an optic (none present). The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand-checkered walnut with a semi-pistol grip, monte-carlo comb, orange rubber Winchester buttpad and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is light wear around the rear sling swivel. There are a couple of more notable nicks at the bottom edge of the grip.  The checkering is otherwise well defined. 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: Original

Bore Condition:  The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.  In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition:  This rifle retains about 98% 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: None.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 70 Magnum made in 1954 and chambered in the .375 Holland & Holland Magnum cartridge. The rifle is in Excellent condition with about 98% 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! – L.S.