Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Standard G7004C .30-06 SPRG Bolt Rifle 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,628.00
LSB#: LSB250512SG009
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7004C
Serial Number: 43302
Year of Manufacture: 1942, C&R
Caliber: .30-06 SPRG
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver and the rear sight dovetail are installed with a Vintage M.L. Stith scope mount fitted with a Weaver K 2.5 Rifle Scope with Fine Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Very Good overall condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered steel buttplate, and sling swivels front and rear. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered handling marks throughout. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. This stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt serial number matches the receiver.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor erosion toward the muzzle but no deep pitting. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates a 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The metal shows some light scratches and scuff marks. There is some heavy wear isolated on the front sight hood (likely a replacement). There is thinning on the leading edges, primarily on the muzzle. There is some finish loss on the right side of the receiver under the serial number. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. The manual safety 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 its scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: This 1942 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle in .30-06 Springfield is a highly collectible and well-preserved example of one of America’s most iconic sporting rifles, manufactured just before Winchester shifted to wartime production during WWII. With its controlled-round-feed action, robust design, and hand-finished craftsmanship, the pre-64 Model 70 earned its title as “The Rifleman’s Rifle.” Chambered in the .30-06—a cartridge synonymous with American military and hunting history—this rifle is ready for everything from mule deer to elk and more.
This example retains about 93% of its original blued finish and shows signs of honest use, including thinning on the leading edges and wear near the muzzle. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, showing only minor erosion near the crown and rating an 8/10. The serial-matching bolt confirms its originality, and the walnut stock is solid with clean checkering and only scattered handling marks, consistent with a rifle of this vintage. The rifle is fitted with a period-correct M.L. Stith side-mount and a Weaver K2.5 scope—an arrangement favored by sportsmen of the era, allowing for optics without permanently modifying the receiver. If you’re looking for a historically significant pre-war Model 70 in a legendary caliber with tasteful period upgrades, this rifle delivers both performance and provenance in equal measure. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
