Rare 1946 "TYPE 1 "Pre War " Model 70 Winchester 30-06 type 1 receiver with Lyman 48wjs early style

Serial number 56295,see Roger Rule book"the Riflemans Rifle"page 125,137.207 This style of safety was made from 1936-1947 and was called the "pre war" style,in 1948 the bolt and safety was redesigned to the current style to 2007 which exist today on new model 70 and older ones made from 1948 till 1964. In 2008 the bolt was redesigned again to the pre 64 style and the trigger was improved but the safety did not change.

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[wheelgunshooter]

You have a great rifle, I also have a '46 model. Unfortunatley it is NOT a pre war model. What you have is a transition model. WWII ended in 1945.

[sbccat]

It is a "prewar" model which were made through 1946. There are differenes between transition and prewar models. Consult Roger Rules book and check serial range as well. Most people think it has to be made before the war to pre war but it is actually a style and was made through 1946. The war ending in 1945 has nothing to do with the configuration which is "Pre War".

[sbccat]

I agree,all get heavy after awhile.

[SuperCalvin36]

The standard rear sight is the 22G for that period. Granted some target rifles came with the Lyman but a standard, like this one is the 22G in the barrel boss. I still think it has been refinished by the darkish areas around the checkering. The flattened checkering doesn't match the flawless stock. The finish appears too smooth and shiny for a Winchester. The barrel and action are probably not refinished but, I say the bolt and bottom metal are reblued. Ask a pro. A real nice shooter

[sbccat]

If you consult Roger Rule book "The Rifleman rifle" it clearly shows this configuation even to the inletting for the sight. I owned the gun since 1981,proof marks on stock and barrel match up, bolt serial number is correct. a reblued barrel would show striation marks from removing old finish. I have models that I bought new from the early 60s and the bluing looks the same, but who knows.Early Winchester were fire blued ,later chem blued.The clover leaf is correct for early and transition guns.

[SuperCalvin36]

Sbccat, there are a few problems with your 70. It appears to have been reblued and refinished...hence the "prefect wood" and bolt knob. It has the wrong sling swivels and probably the wrong butt plate (hard to tell for sure, it looks like aluminum). It has been drilled and tapped on the rear bridge as noted. It is missing the front sight hood and rear sight (it should be in the dovetail on the barrel). It is still a great shooter. Pre-war 70s are difficult to find in original condition

[sbccat]

I owned the gun since the early 80s, it does not have a aluminum butt plate and has not been reblued.You are totally wrong about the rear sight,it is correct and verified by Roger Rules book and is correct for a 1946 pre war model. yes it did not the hood , many people take them off when mounting a scope as thye will be visible through the scope.

[shaolingi22]

beautiful gun it begs to be shot

[techapa]

@sbccat

I got a Winchester Mod 70 pre War just like yours! Mine is earlier, serial number is 3771, it was made in the 1937´s and the caliber is 30 GOV´T´06 i also still have the original leather sling! it has any work on it !

[techapa]

@sbccat

I got a Winchester Mod 70 pre War just like yours! Mine is earlier, serial number is 3771, it was made in the 1937´s and the caliber is 30 GOV´T´06 i also stil have the original leather sling! it has any work on it !

[SuperCalvin36]

@wheelgunshooter , Sbccat is right. The term "pre-war" refers to a style with certain characteristics not a year. The pre war had a dolls head tang and different safety. among other things. The "transition" had a unique safety and characteristics from both the pre-war and the modern type III actions. Pre-wars were made until late 1946 in spite of events in Europe and the Pacific.

[averylol]

@sbccat Beautiful rifle, as i have one myself. I am an owner of a solid pre 64 collection! Very beautiful rifle i must say again. I have the 30-06, .243, .220 swift, .264, and i have three .270s. Every rifle is just beautiful to look at. I have only bought three of the rilfes in my collection, the rest, my late grandfather passed down to me and its such an honor to be the owner of a great firearm. Glad to know somebody else out there has a good passion and a beautiful collectors item.

[BRR]

Nice looking rifle, BUT Model 70's don't have a shiny bolt handle. I have a Model 70 Super Express 458 win mag and the bolt handle is matt finished. Some refinishing was done on that rifle. You sound totally out of breath. LOL

[SuperCalvin36]

I prefer the lighter/shorter pre-64 Featherweights. Afterall, we carry them far more than we shoot them. My 270 featherweight easily shoots MOA and smaller groups with handloads. The reduced barrel length (22") doesn't really hurt velocities too much. It shoots 130 grain bullets slightly over 3000 fps. I'd trade 50-100 fps for 2 lbs. every time in a hunting rifle. Iron sights look nice but are useless over 75-100 yards. The pre-64 "Gopher Specials" came without iron sights.