Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 Standard Rifle .270 Win, 24 in Barrel, Controlled-Round-Feed, 1948, with leather sling
This 1948 Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 Standard Rifle pairs the iconic controlled-round-feed action with the classic .270 Win chambering and a 24 in steel barrel. It features a walnut stock with factory checkering, a steel checkered widow's-peak buttplate, and the three-position wing safety. The receiver is drilled and tapped and currently fitted with a Westernfield 3-9x32 scope on scope base(s) and rings. Proofed "WINCHESTER – TRADE MARK" and "PROOF STEEL," this post-WWII transition-era rifle presents as a clean, well-cared-for example with a bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are cracks forming on the buttstock near the buttplate, roughly even with the rear screw. The wood shows minor handling wear with small scratches and dings. The barrel and receiver display minor finish loss in isolated spots.
What's Included
- Westernfield 3-9x32 variable-power scope (installed)
- Leather sling (installed)
Built during the post-WWII transition period, this Pre-64 Model 70 retains the sought-after controlled-round-feed system with a full-length claw extractor and coned breech. The action cycles smoothly, and the three-position wing safety provides the familiar, positive feel associated with early Model 70s.
The Standard Rifle configuration includes a 24 in steel barrel and an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 4+1 capacity. The bolt wears the distinctive pear-shaped knob, and the butt is capped by a steel checkered widow's-peak plate—hallmark features of this era.
The walnut stock features factory checkering, a straight comb with a raised, shadow-line cheekpiece, and a pistol-grip profile. Sling swivels are fitted front and rear, and the length of pull measures 14.0 in, offering a traditional fit.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with a dovetailed bead, while the rear barrel sight has been removed and the dovetail is filled. The receiver is drilled and tapped and currently set up with scope base(s) and rings carrying a Westernfield 3-9x32 variable-power scope, ready for range or field use.