Author Topic: What is this M. 70 Rifle worth? (Read 552 times)

vanbuzen9 · « **on:** March 25, 2005, 01:17:00 AM »

Hi all,

I recently inherited a Winchester M. 70 in .270. I believe the date on it is 1959, after emailing winchester w/ the serial. What is this gun worth? Should I get rid of it, and buy something new?

thanks,
Preston

Ramrod · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2005, 04:44:49 AM »

Value depends on condition, model (sporter, featherwight,etc) and caliber. The .270 was the 2'nd most popular, so not rare at all. But, you have the classic "Rifleman's Rifle". Why would you get rid of it?

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2005, 04:57:34 AM »

The least a pre64 M70 is worth is in the $450 neighborhood. That's because the action will bring $400-450. If the rifle is in even fair condition I would clean it and shoot it. These are great hunting rifles..

Jimi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2005, 11:42:49 AM »

If you go to this site and scroll down you should be able to identify the year of manufacture... http://www.wisnersinc.com/additionalinfo/winchester_model_70.htm

You inherited the best rifle you are ever going to own. Customize it to your heart's content and make it your own.

And if you don't want it, let Nimrod know... He is looking for a .270 and couldn't do better than what you have in hand.

Lawdog · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2005, 01:01:33 PM »

Preston,

If you want to get rid of it send me a PM and I'll bet we can strike a deal. Lawdog

vanbuzen9 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2005, 06:04:22 AM »

Sorry guys, can't get rid of it. My father want's it, and I will give it to him.
Thanks for the info, it is indeed a "pre war" model in .270. I guess these guns are pretty popular.

thanks,
Preston

cvixx · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2005, 08:56:02 AM »

Nor pre-war...pre-64. That was when Winchester made radical changed in the rifle. I have one, made in 1946 in .270. Can't ask for a better rifle, overall. You are giving your father a really good deal. Now why can't my kids do that for me!!!

Seriously, it is worth a lot more than a new rifle. The pre-64 action is very desirable and a good investment..Bruce in Utah

vanbuzen9 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2005, 10:28:13 AM »

Actually, this is a pre-war and pre-64 model. The date on it is 1942. Is this any more valuable than post war models?

thanks,
Preston

gunnut69 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2005, 06:10:49 PM »

Yes. At least to a collector. There are those who say the pre-war rifles were better made and fitted.. I believe the all were great.. I think they are just an easy to identify break in the manufacturing sequence that collectors can key on..