Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H Magnum 24” Bolt Action Rifle 1975

SOLD FOR: $1,026.00

LSB#: LSB250926MC006

Make: Winchester

Model: 70 

Serial Number: G1188844

Year of Manufacture: 1975 / Modern

Caliber: .375 H&H Magnum

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal magazine with hinged floorplate

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with the “WINCHESTER  ®”  “MODEL 70–375 H&H MAGNUM– / ”MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A-. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK”. The right side of the chamber is marked with the serial number “G1188844”. The honeycomb rubber buttpad is marked “WINCHESTER.”  There is no visible etched serial number on the jeweled bolt but this could have been worn away with most of the jeweling. 

Barrel Length: 24” 

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade on a serrated ramp mounted to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable flip-up U-notch sight with a white triangle aiming reference, dovetailed to the barrel.   

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock, with a fluted raised comb and cheekpiece, ebony-capped pistol grip and forearm cap with ivory spacers, vented rubber buttpad, and two sling swivel studs. The stock shows multiple scratches and compression dings. There are signs of the refinishing on the spacers.  The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the rubber buttpad.  There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is showing signs of wear.  The walnut stock is in Good to Very Good condition..

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore.  In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are minor handling marks on the barrel, receiver and floorplate. The finish on bolt knob is thinning on the leading edges and there is minor thinning on the floorplate.  The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions as intended.  We did not fire this rifle.  As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.  

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment:  Winchester’s Model 70, long celebrated as the “Rifleman’s Rifle,” has earned an international reputation for precision, reliability, and refined sporting design. By the 1970s, the Model 70 remained a premier choice for dangerous-game hunters, especially when chambered in .375 H&H Magnum.  The .375 H&H Magnum was one of the most respected and proven big-game cartridges of the 20th century. Introduced by Holland & Holland in 1912, gaining worldwide recognition for its versatility, deep penetration, excellent trajectory for its size, and dependable performance on large and potentially dangerous animals. Winchester’s adoption of the chambering in the postwar era made the Model 70 a favorite among professional guides, African plains hunters, and Alaskan outdoorsmen who required both power and reliability in harsh conditions.

This 1975 rifle reflects the craftsmanship and styling of the period, featuring a Monte Carlo walnut stock with cheekpiece, ebony-capped pistol grip and fore-end, and a vented Winchester-marked buttpad. The refinished metal surfaces retain about 95% of their current finish, and the bore remains a bright, sharp-rifled 9/10, underscoring the rifle’s continued capability. While the stock shows scattered scratches, compressions, and signs of past refinishing, it remains structurally sound and continues to provide the stable shooting platform expected of a Model 70.

Altogether, this Winchester Model 70 in .375 H&H Magnum offers the power, accuracy, and controlled-feed reliability suitable for everything from elk and moose to African plains game. Its strong mechanics, excellent bore, and classic sporting configuration make it a compelling choice for collectors of big-bore Winchesters, as well as hunters seeking a trusted, field-ready rifle in one of the most storied cartridges ever developed. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid!

BF