
Winchester Model 70 Custom Super Grade Style .270 Bolt Action 24” Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,026.00
LSB#: WY240714PJ001
Make: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial Number: 56569
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .270
Action Type: Bolt action internal Magazine with hinged floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN CONN U.S OF AMERICA / WINCHESTER MODEL 70 / .270 / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL TRADEMARK”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Winchester Trademark”. The right side of the chamber is marked with the serial number “56569”. The Winchester proof marks are missing from the frame and barrel.
Barrel Length: 24”.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Redfield beaded blade sight dovetailed into a textured ramped base fixed to the barrel and slotted for a hood (not included). The rear sight is a dual flip up rear sight U notch dovetailed to the barrel. Mounted to the frame is a Leupold VX-34.5-14X40 Scope with a Boone & Crockett reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 1 piece checkered select walnut with a capped semi pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, 2 sling plates attached to the belly and forend, ebony tipped forend, and a rubber White Line ventilated rubber buttpad. There are dents and scratches in the wood stock and forend. The checkering is defined with worn peaks. There are no cracks or chips. The Buttpad has heavy wear on its edges. The LOP is 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in Good Overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp.There is minor erosion down the length of the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10 for C&R.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some scuffs and scratches in the finish. There is finish loss along the leading edges of the bottom metal. There is thinning on the barrel toward the muzzle end. The screwheads are lightly tooled with serviceable slots. The markings are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.The safety is a 3 position safety, push forward to fire backwards to safe.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Leupold VX-34.5-14X40 Scope
Our Assessment: This is a custom Winchester Model 70 in the style of a Super Grade. It has been refinished and the refinish is very well done. The bolt has been customized to accommodate the Leupold scope mounted on top of the frame. There is a date code on the bottom of the barrel that says it was made in 1946. With all of that in mind, this is a fantastic Hunting rifle. It has been customized and refinished, and it was done very well.
It is comfortable to shoulder, the lockup is tight, and the barrel is clean. This is a good hunting rifle and will be fantastic out in the field harvesting deer. Don’t pass this one over and Bid Now! M.C