Winchester Model 70 Safari Express Classic .375 H&H MAG Left Handed Rifle
SOLD FOR: $3,565
LSB#: 231222DH502
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Classic Safari Express, Left Handed
Serial Number: G2598800
Year of Manufacture: 2005 (Marked on End Label)
Caliber: .375 H&H MAG
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle Fed By Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade in a ramped mount fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is an adjustable U-notch dovetailed to a raised base. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled to accommodate mounts for rings and optics (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut featuring a semi-pistol grip, a fluted straight comb with a cheek piece and black rubber buttpad. The wood shows one or two light handling marks. The LOP measures 13 ¾” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. This stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle is New Old Stock and retains about 99% Plus of its metal finish. The metal shows one or two light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. We did not fire this firearm. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a cardboard box with a serial-matched label, an instruction manual, other paperwork and a locking device with key.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 is an iconic American sporting rifle that has been a staple of hunters for more than 80 years; reliable, robust, and accurate, it is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. It has more than earned its nickname of “the rifleman’s rifle” and is one of the most iconic rifles around. This example is the Safari Express Classic model with a 24” barrel, express sights, and a handsome checkered walnut stock. Efforts were made to set things back to rights when it came to the Model 70 and this model has the feature of the lauded control-feed bolt. This example was manufactured in 2005 and includes its original factory box. Chambered as it is in the robust .375 H&H Mag. 375 H&H Magnum is one of the most versatile cartridges and is referred to by Jack O’Connor as the “Queen of the Medium Bores”. The cartridge is very popular in Africa where it is considered one of the best all-round rifle cartridges. It is capable of taking any big species including all the Big Five game animals. By appearances, this rifle appears to have spent more time in the box than out, as there are only a couple of light handling marks. The rifle is in Great shape, showing little to no use, this will make for a powerful addition to a Winchester or hunting rifle collection. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!
-Robert
