pre 64 Mod 70 VS post 64Mod70 VS Imported Winchesters

[Tony Pic]

Most of us know the the pre 64 Wins are the most desirable. Post 64 Winchesters were built, bought and many were sold but always treated like a red headed step child for being post 64. Now with ZERO Winchesters being made in the USA. Have these post 64 Winchesters jumped up a little in status, desirability and value?
OR
Have the FN Winchesters and Miroku models eclipsed the post 64 models?

What say you?

[SwampBuck]

I have a super grade from the early 90’s when they started to bring back the CRF. You couldn’t bribe me with a pre-64 over it.

The only winchesters that don’t seem to be desirable seem to be based more on the lack of the CRF than anything.

[Texas Grown]

I have two post '64s. A 1965 and a 1967. I've had the '67 since 1984 or '85. And have put over 2k rounds through it. I haven't shot the '65 yet. Stock grade is slightly lower on that one IMHO. The '67 came with a high luster finish. And no buttpad. I have made three-shot groups more than once that you could cover with a dime with it. Both are chamber for 30-06. I'd be interested in more of said caliber from '64-1970 should anybody want to sell one at a resonable price.

[Dale Moser]

pre 64 Mod 70 VS post 64Mod70 VS Imported Winchesters

I have a pre-64 30-06 Featherweight that is near perfect, haven’t shot it in 25 years.


My favorite deer rifle ever is an early-mid 70s (non CRF) 264 Mag that I absconded with from my dad’s collection. I don’t know how many animals I’ve killed with it, but it has to be over 500. It looks like it’s been drug a few miles.

I’ve got a newer model (with CRF) 257 Roberts featherweight that I bought 6 or 8 years ago and it is an awesome little deer killer.

I love Model 70s, I don’t like the feel of a model 700 Remmy, never have.


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[Artos]

Mint pre 64 Mod 70's are bringing any asking price regardless...it's mind boggling. I'm seeing like new standard 30-06 & 270's going for 2k-3k for the bottom of the bbl most common offerings.

Rarely does a minty all original 70 last more than a few hours of being listed online...price isn't an issue if the gun is legit.

I can't comment on post 64 demand unless it's from the custom shop.

[muddyfuzzy]

I own a post 64’ M70 300 WM (early 90’s vintage) and a post M70 Super Grade in .308. Both are great rigs and I’ve grown to appreciate the controlled feed of an M70 over a 700 action over the years.


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[TacticalCowboy]

IMO, if I was buying a model 70, it would be a pre 64 or one new enough to have CRF. I already have Remington 700s.

[trophy8]

The run of CRF classic stainless rifles they did in the late 90s to early 2000s are phenomenal guns.

[Dale Moser]

The run of CRF classic stainless rifles they did in the late 90s to early 2000s are phenomenal guns.

Oh hell I’ve got one of those too, I forgot about it.


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[trophy8]

Oh hell I’ve got one of those too, I forgot about it.


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I had one in 375 h&h. Was fine shooting it standing. Off bags? That hurt. A bunch.

[dharris]

Mint pre 64 Mod 70's are bringing any asking price regardless...it's mind boggling. I'm seeing like new standard 30-06 & 270's going for 2k-3k for the bottom of the bbl most common offerings.

Rarely does a minty all original 70 last more than a few hours of being listed online...price isn't an issue if the gun is legit.

I can't comment on post 64 demand unless it's from the custom shop.

There are only 9 complete collections of pre 64 model 70's. One is in the NRA museum ,one is in Bass Pro shop in Springfield and One my good friend who I won't name has. The 9mm is the rarest. Only 9 ever made. No telling what the whole collection is worth.

[Dmcgee]

I have a 1936 M70 in 257 Roberts. It’s in good condition with a few dings as a used rifle would but not as much as a 90yr old rifle would be expected to have. Has a 60s model leupold 7.5x scope. There is nothing I dislike about it. I’ve considered putting a nicer piece of glass on it but it shoots too good to mess with it.


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[huntandfishguy6]

It amazes me the prices that post 64 Winchester's bring on Gunbroker. You are 100% correct in your statement that post 64's were considered redheaded step children for years. Mine is a late 1970's model model 70 that i purchased new, for a 159.99 $. It is my most trusted go to rifle.

[Wayspr]

Can't speak for the current Portugal rifles but the South Carolina made ones were pretty dang good.

[Artos]

There are only 9 complete collections of pre 64 model 70's. One is in the NRA museum ,one is in Bass Pro shop in Springfield and One my good friend who I won't name has. The 9mm is the rarest. Only 9 ever made. No telling what the whole collection is worth.

Buddy of mine down here had a mint 70 in every caliber at one time...he started selling off when he get into rare English doubles. I waited to open the packages in his presence when I saw a receipt one day & the gun sitting on my table cost as much as my house.

This guy popped up the other day.

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-70-pre-64/pre-war-pre-64-winchester-model-70-9mm-mauser-9x57-undrilled-ultra-rare-.cfm?gun_id=101829538