1948 Winchester Model 70 Advice Needed

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I have been asked by a relative to sell what I believe is an all original Model 70 in 30/06. The bluing is perfect as far as I can see, including the bolt, date of manufacture is 1948. I am looking to have the rifle appraised by someone that knows or collects Winchester rifles, this one is definitely collector quality.

I have found some listings in the US for $3000+ for ones that do not look as good from a condition standpoint however I am not an expert and do not know how to tell if it has been refinished or not.

Does anybody have any contacts that could help me out? I am in the BC Lower Mainland.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Bob
 
To be worth $3000 it would have to be a rare chambering or a super grade. Standard grade in .30-06 or .270 are probably the most common M70's. Quite a few have popped up on the EE lately from $800-1200, and value depends on condition and originality. Post some pics up here and lots of guys could help you out.
 
As per the last post, without seeing it but based on the "blueing is close to perfect" description, $1000 seems to be on the mark, perhaps a bit higher, I might ask for $1200 and settle for 1K for instance.

Often searching the EE for the particular rifle will give you the quickest most realistic appraisal for what you are looking to buy or sell, search on other canadian gun forums as well.
 
Unfortunately US prices mean nothing here regarding Winchester rifles. If the model 70 is all original finish with perfect factory blue you might get $1500 tops here as the market for collector grade pre 64 model 70's is quite small compared to south of the border. My 2 cents.
 
Thanks for the advice so far, much appreciated. I will get some decent pics and post them up soon. I just had a real good look at it and the barrel and floorplate are perfect, not a blemish on them. The trigger guard has a slight scratch in the blue on the side from a trigger lock and the butt plate shows some blue wear from storage. The stock has numerous marks and small dings but is still very nice but may have had a refinish, not sure just what these were like originally from the factory so not 100% sure on the refinish or not. All metal is original blue with deep luster and markings and the front sight hood is also perfect.

Again, thanks for the advice, I may look at selling if the US if the $ make sense as my relative has been left less than financially sound by previous spending and death of spouse.
 
Rarity - Originality - Condition - - all this factored into the state of the economy and where you intend to sell your firearm equals value

From the 580,000 plus pre-64 M70's manufactured from 1936 to 1963 - - the 30-06 was the most common (approx 200,000), with the 270 coming up second.(approx 100,000).

Without hands on inspecting your rifle and assuming it's all original and correct, a standard grade, in the condition you state, it's selling price here in Canada could very well be between $1250 to $1500 for very good condition. . If the condition is good, poor, value may be worth less but if the condition is excellent, then it would be worth more because excellent in itself is a rarity. From the 200,000 made . . how many remain in excellent original condition? . I have two and would be reluctant to sell them for that reason.
 
Even in 100% condition $1200 would be tops on a 3006 . Most 70-80% guns sit on ee at 1200 then when the price is dropped to $800-900 they sell .
 
Depends on the grade too. For example Super Grades are worth more. There were a few Super Grade Featherweights made too, although I am not sure they were made that early. Lots to think about.
 
Thanks for your patience if you were waiting on me posting pics. Had some computer gremlins and lost some folder access...

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I hope the quality is good enough to evaluate the condition.
 
I am sure that has been refinished... most of the bluing and the stock... no real collector value here ... if the bore is better than good (with no pitting) I think you can get $600 to $800 depending on how keen the buyer is... if it has not been refinished (it would require eye ball inspection - not pictures) - (and the stock is beat up a bit...) you might get $800. I doubt any more.

I saw an unfired one sell for $1300. (not a mark on it - as new)

They actually don't have a great stock for scope use... the comb is very low...
 
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agree GT, it's 1000.00 at the very top and probably more like 750.00.
I have bought and sold a few of them over the years

guntech said:
I am sure that has been refinished... most of the bluing and the stock... no real collector value here ... if the bore is better than good (with no pitting) I think you can get $600 to $800 depending on how keen the buyer is... if it has not been refinished (it would require eye ball inspection - not pictures) - (and the stock is beat up a bit...) you might get $800. I doubt any more.

I saw an unfired one sell for $1300.

They actually don't have a great stock for scope use... the comb is very low...
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