Winchester Model 70 Super Grade G7057C 25” .375 Magnum Bolt Rifle, 1946 C&R
SOLD FOR: $5,226.00
LSB#: LSB250516JB024
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Super Grade Featherweight, Catalog No. G7057C
Serial Number: 56918
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 25″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear of the barrel is drilled and tapped with a Lyman 6W sight which has two “U”-notches mounted to the base, able to be folded to present either the lower or the higher notch. The top of the chamber ring is drilled, tapped and filled (the bridge is not drilled). The left-rear of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Lyman 57WJS receiver sight base installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand-checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate, Super Grade sling plates front and rear and ebony tipped forend. There are only a few minor marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is a little faint erosion and scattered stubborn fouling in the bore. 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, most notable on the bottom metal. The bolt knob shows handling wear and the action shows operational wear. There are some scattered minor nicks and scuffs. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the right side of the receiver. Pushed forwards, the safety is OFF. If pulled back all the way, 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: This rifle comes with its attached leather sling in Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This 1946 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade chambered in .375 Holland & Holland Magnum is a prime example of post-WWII American craftsmanship at its finest. As a Super Grade, this rifle represents the highest tier of Winchester’s legendary pre-64 Model 70 lineup, featuring elegant appointments like a hand-checkered walnut stock with cheek piece, ebony foreend tip, Super Grade sling plates, and fine steel furniture. Built for serious dangerous game hunting, the .375 H&H Magnum is a time-tested cartridge known for its effectiveness on large, heavy-bodied animals from Africa to Alaska.
This rifle is in Fine condition, retaining about 95% of its original blued finish with honest edge wear and some thinning on the bottom metal. The stock is in excellent shape with only minor handling marks and strong, well-cut checkering. The bore remains sharp with only faint erosion and light fouling, rating an 8+/10—very good for a 1940s vintage magnum rifle. Equipped with a classic Lyman 6W folding leaf sight, as well as a Lyman 57WJS receiver sight, this rifle is set up for precision in both field and backup shooting applications. The bridge is not drilled, preserving its clean appearance for collectors.
Pre-64 Super Grades are among the most sought-after Winchester bolt rifles, and in a magnum chambering like .375 H&H, they are especially rare and desirable. Whether you’re a collector of classic American sporting rifles or a hunter in need of a powerful and elegant dangerous game rifle, this Super Grade offers beauty, function, and historical significance in one finely crafted package. It’s a legacy rifle in every sense—worthy of the finest safaris, trophy rooms, or heirloom collections. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
