Make: Conco Arms, Winchester

Model: 70, George Hoffman Tribute Safari Rifle, Engraved by R.W. Warren

Serial Number: 246727

Year of Manufacture: 1953

Caliber: .416 Hoffman

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine

Barrel Length: 24”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a smooth ramped base banded to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a 3-leaf v-notch sight dovetailed to a base fixed to the top of the barrel. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present). The top of the receiver is mounted with a ZEISS DIAVARI-C 1.5-4.5x18 Rifle Scope with Duplex Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Excellent condition. The scope comes with its Zeiss lens bikini style lens covers.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with ebony tipped forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb with shadowline cheek piece, and Decelerator buttpad. There is a sling platelet in the belly and a sling attachment point banded to the barrel. There is little handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Engraved

Finish Originality: Original to Conco Arms Custom Build

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. There is light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The engraving is crisp. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the rear of the bolt. Pushed to the front, the safety is OFF. Rotated back all the way, it locks both the bolt and the trigger. If pulled back half-way, it blocks only the trigger. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its attached scope as mentioned above.

Our Assessment: This Conco Arms custom safari rifle is built on a 1953 pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 action and chambered in the formidable .416 Hoffman—a wildcat cartridge designed to deliver near-.416 Rigby performance in a standard-length action. This build is a tribute to George Hoffman, a legendary custom rifle builder and African professional hunter, and it reflects the high standards of old-world dangerous game rifles. The 24” barrel is banded with a hooded front sight, express-style 3-leaf rear sight, and topped with a crystal-clear Zeiss Diavari-C 1.5–4.5x18 scope, making it equally effective from the thickets to the open savannah. The bolt action cycles smoothly, the bore is excellent with sharp rifling, and the rifle retains 99% of its blued finish, including crisp engraving by master engraver R.W. Warren.

The stock is a classic safari configuration—walnut with shadowline cheekpiece, capped pistol grip, ebony forend tip, and a Decelerator pad to help manage recoil. A sling plate in the belly and banded front sling mount reinforce this rifle’s intended purpose: dangerous game hunting at the highest level. With its elegant aesthetic and mechanical precision, this rifle is a rare blend of beauty, brawn, and tribute. For collectors of fine custom rifles, aficionados of African game calibers, or those who want a truly unique and functional piece of rifle-making artistry, this Conco Arms .416 Hoffman is as serious as it is stunning.