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Info on Winchester Model 70 30-06

cootr
I just received a model 70 30-06 from my grandfather with
SN: 3110xx. Would like any information about year and possible
value. Finish is in excellent shape with a few minor dents. Metal has small patch (dime size) rust. Thanks for any help.
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  • 1KYDSTR
    The post '64 model 70 Winchesters started in the 700,000 serial number range, so I would think yours is also close to WWII vintage, perhaps a little later. With any luck, Bert H. will come along shortly and let you know definitively when it was made. As with all pre-'64 Winchesters, condition is important, and these "pre" guns will almost ALWAYS be worth a substantial premium over the "post" guns.

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  • cootr
    Thanks for the post. Any info is more than I have. I have little knowledge on guns but heard that some of the model 70's can be worth a fair amount of money. I'm not looking to sell it for obvious reasons, but would like to know for insurance reasons and whether it may be something to leave at home when the hunting weather gets bad.
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  • snickers
    Your rifle was built in 1954. If all original and assuming the condition you described I would put the value at somewhere between $650.00 and $850.00. The rifle you have is the most common Pre 64 Model 70 built so condition is very important in order to get the price up. Hope this helps.

    MONEY TALKS mine says good-bye
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  • He Dog
    Rifles in general and pre-64's in particular fall into two categories. Collectors and shooters. Some rifles are simply not really collectable no matter their condition, and are always sold as shooters, literally rifles for shooting. Others such as the pre-64 model 70's are either sold as shooters or collectors (collectables) and the primary difference is the condition of the rifle (rarity is also a factor). If your rifle was in like new condition or very close to it, say 95% of new and up, it would likely command a price of $1000 or a litter more. With some dings in the wood and a patch of rust (which really needs to come off!) it is a good to high grade shooter. That is what explains the diffence in the values you were given by snickers (which I agree with) and the higher dollar rifles you have heard about. If it were a like new Super Grade in, say, .257 Roberts, you would be looking a something north of $1500.
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  • Madman
    As all before me have mentioned, the per-64 is a desirable weapon. The 30-06 is the most common, does it possess the front sight hood? Rear sight? has the stock been cut? Metal butt plate? Blueing and wood condition also contribute. But something passed down from family..that's priceless in my books. Clean it, oil it, shoot it, and treasure it...

    Paul
    Mountain Magic Gunsmithing
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  • cootr
    Thanks all for the great information. I've also followed the thread about removing rust and will get to it soon.
    Madman, you say it best. It will be making its way to the deer and elk timber and add some history along the way until I pass it on.
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