I was in my local pawn shop and asked the guys if they had any new guns coming out this week. They let me see a couple and one was a 5 digit serial number Winchester Model 70. Serial number puts it at 1937ish. It appears to have been originally chambered in 300 H&H, but is roll marked "300 Magnum", which I imagine means the same. I happened to have a 375 H&H round in my pocket (really I did) and the bolt face and case rim matched perfectly. With the bolt removed, the magazine accepted the 375 cartridge indicating to me that it was indeed a 300 H&H originally.
This rifle is not original. First off it has a total custom stock with high cheek rest and squared of fore end with an oversized flared knob on the pistol grip. Kinda flashy, but over done. Also the barrel has been cut and crowned to about 20". It also has a very old Leupold scope mounted on it. I would guess condition to be about 60%.
I think it can be had for about $500, but not sure. Any wild @$$ guesses as to value??
Just curious...........thanks!
This rifle is not original. First off it has a total custom stock with high cheek rest and squared of fore end with an oversized flared knob on the pistol grip. Kinda flashy, but over done. Also the barrel has been cut and crowned to about 20". It also has a very old Leupold scope mounted on it. I would guess condition to be about 60%.
I think it can be had for about $500, but not sure. Any wild @$$ guesses as to value??
Just curious...........thanks!