Winchester m70 1948 man. worth? - The Firearms Forum

sierra175 · 03-15-2006, 10:47 AM

I recently acquired a Winchester model 70 serial# 831xx from the estate of my deceased grandfather. Serial number puts it at 1948 manufacture and I was wondering the worth of this rifle for insurance. What is the full range in price for 50-99% condition, this one was USED and put alot of meat on the table. My grandfather was the original purchaser in '48 or '49. Thanks for any input.

Sierra175

wonderwhippet · 03-15-2006, 12:52 PM

You did not state the caliber. Common calibers like 30-06 and .270 bring less money. Unusual calibers increase the value. Also, if any modifications have been done on the rifle (after market stock, sights tampered with, stock altered, rebluing, etc.) the value drops rapidly. Collectors want original condition.

03-15-2006, 10:47 AM	#1
sierra175 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1	Winchester m70 1948 man. worth? I recently acquired a Winchester model 70 serial# 831xx from the estate of my deceased grandfather. Serial number puts it at 1948 manufacture and I was wondering the worth of this rifle for insurance. What is the full range in price for 50-99% condition, this one was USED and put alot of meat on the table. My grandfather was the original purchaser in '48 or '49. Thanks for any input. Sierra175 -->

03-15-2006, 12:52 PM	#2
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585	Re: Winchester m70 1948 man. worth? You did not state the caliber. Common calibers like 30-06 and .270 bring less money. Unusual calibers increase the value. Also, if any modifications have been done on the rifle (after market stock, sights tampered with, stock altered, rebluing, etc.) the value drops rapidly. Collectors want original condition. Last edited by wonderwhippet; 03-15-2006 at 12:55 PM..