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Winchester Pre-’64 Model 70 .243 – SUPERGRADE, RARE, 1 0F 291, 99%, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101352356 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Super Grade
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1957, .243 Winchester, 8lbs 4oz
Serial Number: 394671
Winchester's Model 70 was called the "Rifleman's Rifle" by many, including the shooting editor of Outdoor Life, Jim Carmichael. Known for its accuracy, rugged durability, and overall good looks, the Pre-64 Model 70 has continued to be in high demand and has grown in value yearly. Most of the Model 70 rifles produced were Standard Grade rifles. The Super Grade was available to shooters who wanted a deluxe rifle and came with an ebony forend tip, the “Super Grade” marking on the magazine floor plate, hand-lapped action, special stock configurations, inletted sling swivels, etc. Of the over 1/2 million pre-64 Model 70 rifles produced, only 2.73 percent, or about 15,000 were Super Grades. OF ALL OF THE SUPER GRADES MADE, ONLY 291 WERE PRODUCED IN .243 WINCHESTER CALIBER, as noted in Roger Rule’s book on Model 70’s on page 120. Model 70 aficionados...THIS IS A COLLLECTOR'S DREAM! First let me start out by declaring this gun is an original and legitimate Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in .243 Win. It is NOT a made-up gun. I say this because of the rarity of this find and the frequency that Super Grades are misrepresented guns with a Super Grade stock only. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE FACTORY BARREL STAMPS SHOWING “SUPER” STAMPED ON THE BARREL. Not only is this an extremely rare M70, but it is flat out factory original in every way, including 99% factory blue on the barrel and action, 90% blue on bolt handle, 89% wood finish, perfect checkering… a mint, rare, desirable Model 70, sn394671 built in 1957. The rear sight is the correct Lyman 16B, the front sight the correct Redfield gold bead #225, the bolt is serial numbered to the gun. The stock is the correct low comb Monte Carlo that was discontinued in 1957. The photos will show the supreme condition of the metal and wood. The wood has only a few tiny handling marks, unaltered since leaving the factory with the original checkered steel buttplate and factory sling swivels intact, and much better figure than the usual M70. THIS RIFLE HAS IT ALL...RARITY, DESIRABILITY, AND CONDITION; THE PERFECT QUALITIES FOR THE STRONGEST INVESTMENT QUALITY FIREARM. Don't hesitate, as this is likely the only Model 70 you will ever see in this configuration and condition, certainly the finest Model 70 Super Grade in .243 Win. I have ever owned. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 24"
Bores: mirror
% Blue: 99% factory
Sights: Lyman 16B rear; Redfield gold bead #255
Action
Action: bolt
Screws: perfect
Trigger Type: single, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory
Stock
Type: low comb, monte carlo
LOP: 13 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"
Butt Treatment: Metal checkered plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes