1938 Win Mod 70 value?
Just came into a Mod 70 in .30-06, serial number (126xx) dates it to 1938. Great looking rifle, blueing is worn off the trigger guard, mag floor plate, and bolt knob. Topped with a Weaver K4-1 Microtrac scope. Stock is mostly in great shape, the finish is worn on the left side of the stock, but the checkering is crisp and there are no major dings or scratches and no cracks. Got it from the original owner, but didn't ask what modifications he's done to it. He told me he carried it every year hunting until he couldn't do it anymore (about 50 years).
So, a couple of questions:
- I assume the scope is aftermarket, right?
- What's the rear sight supposed to look like? There's none on the rifle.
- Approximate value?
Any help would be very appreciated!
So, a couple of questions:
- I assume the scope is aftermarket, right?
- What's the rear sight supposed to look like? There's none on the rifle.
- Approximate value?
Any help would be very appreciated!
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Hello,
Welcome to the forums, that is a fine old model 70 you have, a real classic hunting rifle, well cared for showing honest wear. The biggest down fall to value is the rear of the reciever has been drilled for the scope mount, totaly original scope mounts used the two screws on the left side of the action. The only other down fall is the caliber, it is the most common, hence the most available. That said, I feel it would bring somewhere between $900- $1,200 with the classic scope. Are you going to keep it, or put it up for auction?
W.D.0 -
The rear sight should be a Winchester 22g but most likely it had a lyman rear sight mounted at the rear bridge (see the 2 set screw missing, and wood has been cut). The front sight cover is missing also. Like the capt mentioned the rear bridge has been drilled (not uncommon but does detract).
I cant tell from photo but I dont see the safety selector sticking up, if it faces down the bolt has been replaced. There is a serial number etched on the bolt, you have to remove it to see it. Does it match the guns serial number? If not this will also detract from value. Does the rear safety look like the one below?
The woods overall condition is fair (Sanded possibly or just real worn finish?) but the stock has not been cut. The original sling and swivels appear to be intact.
To bring it back to "close to original" you could remove the scope and put set screw in the holes that are drilled, then pick up an old side mounted rear sight to fit where the wood was cut ($100). Get a front sight cover ($15) This would be as close to factory as you will get. You could probably cover your expense if you sold the scope and rings.
Next you could have the checkering re-run and the stock re-stained and finished ($250).
Or you could just hunt with it.[:)]..Id agree with the capts. estimate.
Here is a 1936 of mine. Notice the sight, the wood.
Notice the real bridge has been drilled (one hole) on mine also.0 -
Yes, the scope is aftermarket. Weavers were great scopes for their time, pretty much the Fords when there was only one caddy made in the US. Current value is about $40. 0
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