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Dad has a Model 70

TexasSS
My dad recently inherited a 30-06 Model 70 that he says was made in 40s. I dont know anything other than it has a star stamp on the barrel. The rifle its self is in great condition and all original. Not a pit or rust spot on it. Any way just curious what could this be worth?
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  • huntsman53
    Pics are needed along with a portion of the Serial Number such 999,9xx! Once the condition is determined and the DOM, then it will be possible to determine the value!
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  • TexasSS
    Ill see what I can do. Meeting him at the deer camp this week. Tell him to bring it. But any ball park figures?
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  • huntsman53
    quote:Originally posted by TexasSS
    Ill see what I can do. Meeting him at the deer camp this week. Tell him to bring it. But any ball park figures?


    Even with the DOM based on the Serial Number, condition is everything in determing the value! Until we have those, go to the auction side, logon and search ended auctions for similar Winchester Model 70's that have sold. What some folks have paid for any of these, might give you an idea as to what some folks value them at. The Blue Book of Gun Values can say one thing but the real factor is what someone is willing to pay!
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  • sandwarrior
    Is it drilled and tapped for a scope mount?

    quote:Originally posted by TexasSS
    quote:Originally posted by sandwarrior
    Is it drilled and tapped for a scope mount?


    Yes it does have a Simmons 8 point on it I think. It had an old Redfield on it which we still have but the Objective lens has a real pretty scratch on it.


    Then it's either from the early fifties on or not completely original. I'm told that Winchester didn't start drilling and tapping until around 1952 or 1953.

    But, as I understand it, drilling and tapping a Win 70 doesn't hurt the value that much if they are done well. Not, for an oddball base system.
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  • Permanently deleted user
    $1200
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  • TexasSS
    quote:Originally posted by sandwarrior
    Is it drilled and tapped for a scope mount?


    Yes it does have a Simmons 8 point on it I think. It had an old Redfield on it which we still have but the Objective lens has a real pretty scratch on it.
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  • TexasSS
    Well what about the star on the barrel? He seems to think military issue? I dont know about that.
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  • elubsme
    Take the stock off, the year of manufacture is stamped on the bottom of the barrel. Ed
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  • JustC
    there were "transition" models that were drilled and tapped much before 1964. Best to run the serial numbers.
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  • huntsman53
    quote:Originally posted by elubsme
    Take the stock off, the year of manufacture is stamped on the bottom of the barrel. Ed


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    The Date of Manufacture can be determined by the Serial Number without taking the barreled action out of the stock! The OP just needs to provide all of the digits in the Serial Number with the last two numbers as "x" (i.e. 999,9xx or 2,999,9xx) and the DOM can be narrowed down to one or two specific years depending whether a transition year occurred where the last two digits notated as "x" are given. It matters not that whether it was produced in 1940 or 1941 as they are both Pre-War or 1946 of 1947 as these are Post-War. We just need to know when it as produced and see pics!
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