Make: Winchester

Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Product Number G7004C

Serial Number: 83760

Year of Manufacture: 1948

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30 Gov't. '06)

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine

Barrel Length: 24"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base forged to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The receiver's chamber ring and bridge are drilled and tapped with a one-piece Redfield base installed. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present). There are two additional drilled, tapped and filled holes on the left of the receiver.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, sling swivels front and rear, and a ventilated brown rubber Mershon White Line recoil pad. There is a patch repair below the two additional holes in the left of the receiver where the inlet for a previous mount was filled. There is a thin crack in the top of the wrist behind the receiver tang. The stock has some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is sling wear at the swivels. The checkering is a little soft but generally well defined. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad, 12 3/4" to the back of the wood, indicating that the stock has been cut. The pad has light wear and is still fairly supple. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished, the bolt is serial-matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with sharp rifling. There is light erosion and stubborn fouling scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6-7/10

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 94% of its current metal finish. There is some light wear on the bottom metal. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the Winchester proofs are shallow. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: None.

Our Assessment: This is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 rifle chambered in .30-06 and made in 1948. The rifle is the "Standard Rifle" style with straight comb stock and is one of the most popular styles in one of the most popular chamberings. The .30-06 served the American military well for the first half of the 20th century and also became one of the most popular sporting cartridges in the nation. This rifle appears to have seen use in the field, retaining a decent bore and good mechanics. The wood and metal have been refinished with an inlet for a previously installed side-mount filled. This could still make for a great hunting rifle that will serve for years to come. That said, these pre-'64 Winchesters are quite collectible and this may have interest to collectors, especially as a Pre-1964 gun. Please see our photos and good luck!