Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding and highly sought-after bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the PRE-64 Winchester Model 70 Target!
According to the owner, this is an outstanding Winchester Model 70 Target Rifle in the rarely encountered .257 Roberts caliber. Bearing serial number 180349 with a matching scribed bolt, it was manufactured in 1951 and remains in exceptional condition. The rifle retains 99% of its original blue finish, paired with attractive, bright walnut that shows subtle tiger striping and only a few minor handling marks. Internals are virtually new in appearance, with flawless bore and mechanics. Featuring a 24" target-weight barrel complete with factory scope blocks and a filler in the front dovetail, this rifle represents one of the finest examples of its kind—especially scarce in this caliber!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70 Target
Serial: 180349
Date of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .257 Roberts
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Target Weight Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Factory Scope Blocks with a Filler in Front Dovetail
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Target Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Target rifle is a highly regarded and sought-after example of Winchester’s legendary “Rifleman’s Rifle,” prized both for its precision engineering and its role in competitive shooting. Produced prior to 1964, when Winchester implemented cost-cutting measures that altered many of the Model 70’s defining qualities, the Target variant was specifically designed for serious marksmen who demanded accuracy above all else. It featured a heavy target-weight barrel, typically 24" or 26", paired with factory-installed scope blocks and target-style sights, making it suitable for both iron sight and scoped competition. The robust controlled-round feed action, machined from solid steel, gave it both the durability and reliability that shooters expected from Winchester. Chambered in a variety of calibers, but relatively scarce in rarer ones such as .257 Roberts, the Model 70 Target became a staple on the firing line for those who valued both precision and smooth functionality. Collectors today recognize the pre-64 Model 70 Target not only as a capable competition rifle but also as an important milestone in Winchester’s production history. The attention to detail is evident in the finely fitted walnut stocks, often featuring subtle grain patterns or striping, paired with a hand-checkered steel buttplate and clean target-style forend. Its flawless machining, deep bluing, and virtually hand-crafted build quality represent the standard by which later rifles are often measured. The Model 70 Target’s blend of competitive accuracy and Winchester’s timeless craftsmanship has cemented its place as one of the most collectible variants in the pre-64 lineup, appealing to both shooters and collectors who understand the historical significance and enduring performance of these rifles.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 70 Target
Serial: 180349
Date of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .257 Roberts
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Target Weight Barrel
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Factory Scope Blocks with a Filler in Front Dovetail
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Target Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Target rifle is a highly regarded and sought-after example of Winchester’s legendary “Rifleman’s Rifle,” prized both for its precision engineering and its role in competitive shooting. Produced prior to 1964, when Winchester implemented cost-cutting measures that altered many of the Model 70’s defining qualities, the Target variant was specifically designed for serious marksmen who demanded accuracy above all else. It featured a heavy target-weight barrel, typically 24" or 26", paired with factory-installed scope blocks and target-style sights, making it suitable for both iron sight and scoped competition. The robust controlled-round feed action, machined from solid steel, gave it both the durability and reliability that shooters expected from Winchester. Chambered in a variety of calibers, but relatively scarce in rarer ones such as .257 Roberts, the Model 70 Target became a staple on the firing line for those who valued both precision and smooth functionality. Collectors today recognize the pre-64 Model 70 Target not only as a capable competition rifle but also as an important milestone in Winchester’s production history. The attention to detail is evident in the finely fitted walnut stocks, often featuring subtle grain patterns or striping, paired with a hand-checkered steel buttplate and clean target-style forend. Its flawless machining, deep bluing, and virtually hand-crafted build quality represent the standard by which later rifles are often measured. The Model 70 Target’s blend of competitive accuracy and Winchester’s timeless craftsmanship has cemented its place as one of the most collectible variants in the pre-64 lineup, appealing to both shooters and collectors who understand the historical significance and enduring performance of these rifles.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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