Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade G7061C .22 Hornet Rifle, 1938 C&R
SOLD FOR: $4,902.00
LSB#: 240425WD005
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Super Grade, Catalog No. G7061C
Serial Number: 15695
Year of Manufacture: 1938, C&R
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Lyman aperture sight, attached to the left side of the receiver. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with an ebony nose cap, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, sling plates front and rear, and metal buttplate. The buttplate shows some light oxidation near the top. The checkering is sharp. The wood shows a couple of small compressions and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. This stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
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 retains about 99% 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. 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: None
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 is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade rifle chambered in .22 Hornet that was made in 1938. The .22 Hornet or 5.6×36mmR Hornet is a varminting, small-game hunting, survival and competition centerfire rifle cartridge commercially introduced in 1930. This Super Grade has an attractive grain wood with an ebony nose cap, grip cap, cheekpiece and nicer checkering than would be found on the Standard Rifles. This example is in Outstanding condition, showing little use. It retains about 99% of its blue finish, has a well preserved stock, a bright bore and strong mechanics. The fit and finish is fantastic, the craftsmanship is evident and everything comes together in perfect harmony for a wonderful rifle the likes of which aren’t encountered much these days. Pre-64 Model 70s have significant collector interest, and the Super Grades even more. The Super Grades account for only 2.73% of total pre-64 Model 70 production, the .22 Hornet was a fairly popular and desirable chambering, with 20,306 rifles being produced. This incredibly well preserved Model 70 is a must have for any Winchester collection. Please see our photos, good luck and happy bidding!
-Robert
