#81 • Winchester 70 30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle

Part of December 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Winchester Type: Rifle Model: 70 Caliber: 30.06 Barrel Length: 25" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes Log: 3314 Serial Number (S/N): 9255 Reference Number (Ref #): P20026880 Notes: This rifle is a Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield and manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut. Production year: Winchester Model 70 serial number 9255 corresponds to a manufacture year of 1937. This places the rifle among the earliest production examples of the Model 70, within approximately the first one thousand Standard Rifles produced following the model’s introduction in 1936. Pre-war Model 70 rifles from this earliest production period are scarce and highly collectible, particularly examples retaining original configuration and components. The rifle is fitted with a 24-inch barrel and utilizes the original pre-war controlled-round-feed action with Mauser-style claw extractor and cloverleaf tang safety. It is stocked in checkered walnut with a steel buttplate and factory sling swivel studs, and it retains its original factory open sights. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, typical factory ammunition using 180-grain bullets generally produces muzzle velocities around 2,700 feet per second, depending on ammunition selection. Condition is poor cosmetically. The metal surfaces show extensive finish loss, with original bluing largely gone and replaced by gray and brown patina, along with scattered light pitting. The walnut stock exhibits numerous dents and scratches from long-term field use and includes a repaired crack at the wrist. Checkering is worn smooth in places. Mechanically, the rifle remains sound. The bolt cycles smoothly, lockup is tight, the trigger breaks cleanly, and the bore, while dark, retains strong rifling. Despite its heavily worn exterior, this rifle remains a safe, accurate shooter and represents a prime candidate for restoration or preservation in its current, honest condition. As one of the very earliest Model 70s produced, it holds exceptional historical significance and strong appeal for collectors, shooters, or those seeking a meaningful restoration project. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).