Winchester M70 Super Grade 458 Winchester Magnum Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1970
SOLD FOR: $1,400.00
LSB#: LSB250530JH025
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Super Grade
Serial Number: G987945
Year of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .458 Winchester Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine with Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER MODEL 70- 458 WIN. MAGNUM- / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. SUPER GRADE WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. One proof mark on the top of the barrel towards the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADEMARK-”. The right side of the receiver at the chamber is marked “G987945”. The floorplate is marked, “-SUPER GRADE-”.
Barrel Length: 22? .
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to a ramp. The rear sight is an Express Style sight. Attached to the top of the receiver, is a fixed 4x scope wrapped in 1” rings on a two piece scope base.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece monte carlo checkered walnut with a blued metal capped semi-pistol grip, red ventilated rubber Winchester buttpad, and sling studs on the rear and on the barrel. There are minor pressure marks and scratches throughout. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips, cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stock is in Excellent condition. .
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal magazine with hinged floorplate.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. This rifle is in near pristine condition. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle employs Push Feed bolt. The safety is mounted at the back of the bolt on the right side. It has three positions. Pushed all the way forwards, the safety is off and ready to fire. In the middle position, the safety blocks the trigger, but allows the bolt to be opened for loading and unloading. In the rear position, the safety blocks the trigger and the bolt. 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: Leupold Scope Cover
Our Assessment:. Winchester’s Super Grade has long been the pinnacle of the Model 70 line, and this 1970-production rifle chambered in .458 Winchester Magnum is no exception. Built during the post-’64 transition era, this Push Feed variant was designed with African game hunters in mind—offering tremendous stopping power in a refined and shootable package. The deep-blued finish and finely checkered Monte Carlo walnut stock embody the classic styling Winchester was known for, and the factory Super Grade floorplate marks it as a top-tier offering.
The rifle features a 22″ barrel with factory express sights—ideal for dangerous game scenarios—alongside a 4x scope securely mounted in 1″ rings on a two-piece base, making this rifle ready for anything from heavy brush hunting to open savannahs. Despite its power, the balance and handling of the Model 70 Super Grade remain exceptional, and the included ventilated red rubber Winchester pad helps manage recoil from the powerful .458 cartridge.
With its near-pristine bore, clean mechanics, and highly desirable chambering, this rifle is an outstanding choice for collectors of big game rifles, safari enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a classic bolt gun chambered in a hard-hitting dangerous game cartridge. A stunning blend of American design and brute force, this rifle carries the Winchester name with pride. Please check out our photos, and thanks for bidding! Good luck! – J.D.
