Winchester Model 70 G7004C Pre-64 24″ .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle, 1947 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,000.51

WOA#: WY240605DM029

Make: Winchester

Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Product Number G7004C

Serial Number: 63915

Year of Manufacture: 1947

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30 Gov’t. ’06)

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 – .30 GOV’T. ’06” 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 “63915”, found again hand-scribed on the bolt body.

Barrel Length: 24″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The base is grooved for a hood which is not present. There is a dovetail in a boss at the rear of the barrel, the dovetail is filled with a blank. The receiver’s chamber ring and bridge are drilled and tapped with Weaver two-piece bases installed. 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 pistol grip, straight comb, sling swivels front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has a few light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is handling wear and discoloration in the grip. The checkering is 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 buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with some finish in the cuts of the well defined checkering, there is minor erosion around the edges. Overall, the stock is in Very Good-plus condition.  

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is stubborn copper fouling, more notable at the muzzle-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are scattered spots of light oxidation on the bottom metal. The top of the barrel has light wear from the previously installed rear sight. The action shows operational wear and there is handling wear on the bolt knob. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good-Fine condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the rear of the bolt. Pushed to the front, the safety is OFF. Pulled all the way to the rear, 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 vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifle chambered in .30-06 and made in 1947. The rifle is the “Standard Rifle” style with straight comb stock and is one of the most popular styles in one of the most popular chamberings. The .30-06 served the American military well for the first half of the 20th century and also became one of the most popular sporting cartridges in the nation. This is a beautiful rifle in a great hunting cartridge that is ready to bag some game. The rifle appears to have seen responsible use, retaining a good bore, strong mechanics, minimal wear in the metal finish and some handling wear in the stock. This would still make for a great hunting rifle that will serve for years to come. That said, these pre-’64 Winchesters are quite collectible and this may have interest to collectors, especially as a Pre-1964 gun. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud

Winchester Model 70 G7004C Pre-64 24" .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle, 1947 C&R
Winchester Model 70 G7004C Pre-64 24″ .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle, 1947 C&R