1972 mfg. WINCHESTER Model 70 .30-06 Bolt Action SPORTING Rifle w/SCOPE C&R Classic .30-06 Winchester Lever Action Hunting Rifle

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1972 mfg. WINCHESTER Model 70 .30-06 Bolt Action SPORTING Rifle w/SCOPE C&R

Classic .30-06 Winchester Lever Action Hunting Rifle

Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 70 Lever Action Rifle manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut in 1972. In 1936, Winchester introduced the Model 70 bolt-action rifle to the American market. The Model 70 was largely based on the Model 54 and is today still highly regarded by shooters and is often called "The Rifleman's Rifle". In 1999 Shooting Times magazine named the Model 70 the "Bolt-action Rifle of the Century".

Competing as it did with the Remington Model 700, it was decided that changes needed to be made in the face of rising labor costs. Accordingly, in 1964, Winchester made a number of design changes to the Model 70. Few to none of these changes were popular with the rifle-buying public, or with the US military. The changes included dropping the controlled round feed feature, a change to the basic stock shape and the use of impressed checkering rather than cut checkering.

The United States Marine Corps purchased a limited number Model 70 rifles in May, 1942. Although the Marine Corps officially used only the M1 Garand and the M1903 Springfield as sniper rifles during the Second World War, many Winchester Model 70s showed up at training camps and in actual field use during the Pacific campaign.

Overall condition is very good. Original finish. Excellent, smooth action. The bore is shiny bright with strong rifling. The stock is solid, showing a little wear. The 4-12 scope shows a clear sight picture. The leather sling is fine. Jeweled bolt.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel: 22 inches

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1600

#240610
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $1,600.00
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