Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 G7001C .22 Hornet Bolt Action Rifle, 1947 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,976.00
WOA#: WY240605DM034
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle (Symbol No. G7001C)
Serial Number: 62076
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Action Type: Bolt Action 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 – 22 HORNET” 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 “62076”. There is no legible serial marking on the bolt body.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade with a protective hood that is dovetailed into a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for mounting a receiver sight (none present). The receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for an optic mount (none present).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is shallow, but visible. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly gone to a light patina with wear around the edges and well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7 or 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, most notable on the bottom metal. There are a few light nicks and scratches. There is some scuffing on the bottom metal. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation, mostly on the bottom metal. The bolt handle has odd color. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear with slightly soft edges. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good-plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the top-rear bolt. Pushed rearward, 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, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle originally offered by Winchester from 1937 to 1954; this example was manufactured in 1947. Chambered in .22 Hornet, a lesser known cartridge but one that is by all accounts extremely accurate. It was once cited to be the most accurate centerfire cartridge the technicians at Winchester had ever seen. This rifle is in Very Good-plus condition as refinished, retaining the great majority of its new finish, a strong bore and good mechanics. The Pre-64 Winchesters have sincere collector interest, especially a .22 Hornet such as this one, and this would be a wonderful addition—or an incredible start—to a Winchester collection. Good luck and happy bidding!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud