Guns International #: 102978100
Seller's Inventory #: 2562

Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64 - Benchrest and Target Rifles

Category
Winchester Rifles - Model 70 Pre-64
Benchrest and Target Rifles

WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BULL GUN Pre '64 in .30 GOV'T 06

Description:
WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BULL GUN Pre '64 in .30 GOV'T 06. Winchester Model 70 Bull Guns are very special rifles. Only 2706 of them were produced between 1936 and 1963. That represents only 0.47% of all Model 70s produced Pre '64. Of the 2706, only 844 were produced in 30-06. This one was made in 1955 and has the .30 GOV'T 06 designation. Bull Guns feature the Marksman stock and a 28" extra heavy barrel. Only the Bull Guns had the extra heavy barrels. The Bull Gun was made for long range Match shooting, usually at 1000 yards. They could be ordered with or without sights. This one is equipped with Redfield Olympic Sights. I do not know if they are original to the rifle. The barrel has both a dovetail slot and is drilled and tapped to mount a front sight. I pointed this out to a friend who is an experienced model 70 collector. He explained to me that Bull Guns were discontinued in 1952 but they were brought back in 1954. When they were brought back, open sights were no longer standard but all barrels were drilled and tapped and had bases installed for them. He speculates that there were probably some barrels left over from the previous run that were dovetailed, but the factory drilled and tapped them anyway to accomodate the bases that they had on hand. He told me that he has seen several in the 1954, and 1955 years that were done this way. The receiver has a clip loading slot and is factory drilled for mounting a scope. It also has Unertl type target scope bases installed from the factory at production. Many Bull Guns were used a lot, and many were altered, rechambered, or even rebarreled. There is no way to know how many originals are in existence today. I purchased this rifle at The Crossroads of the West gun show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah in1979. When I bought it it looked almost brand new, just as it looks today. The tag that was on it that day is still attached. The wood is in great shape with only a couple of small marks. The most noticeable are two between the pistol grip oval and the rear sling mount. The metal is 99% or better. The only wear appears on the bolt knob, even so it still retains most of its bluing. Even though the rifle is 70 years old, the bore looks perfect. I have only shot it a handful of times and have cleaned and oiled it at least once a year while in storage. I have only seen one other Bull Gun in 30-06 for sale. It was at the Las Vegas Antique Arms show and it was priced at $9,000.00. Please look over the pictures carefully, this Model 70 Bull Gun is really nice. Thanks for looking!

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RETURN POLICY- All firearms come with a 3-day non firing, no-tinkering with (turning screws, taking apart, removing parts, scoping. firing, cleaning or altering in any way) inspection/return privilege. Inspection is based on a visual review of the firearm to confirm that it is in the condition stated. In the case of a return, the buyer pays all shipping charges. Please ask questions. I appreciate your interest, and I thank you for your consideration.
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial Number: 352727
Barrel Length: 28 Inches Extra Heavy
Condition: Nearly Perfect
Metal Condition: 99%
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Extra Heavy Blued
Action: Bolt Action Repeater
Triggers: single
Stock: Winchester Marksman Walnut
Butt Pad: Checkered Steel Buttplate
Finish: Blue
Weight: 12 3/4 Pounds
Sights: Redfield Olympic
Manufacture Date: 1955