This is a rare 1937 model 70 carbine (20" barrel) chambered in .30-06 (.30 Gov't '06). Winchester only made 7,197 carbines total in all years of production and only produced 9,335 rifles (in all chamberings) in 1937, making this a rare combination of year and chambering. This rifle has a number of features found only on the very earliest rifles:
- The floor plate is marked with a triangle-dash proof mark on the underside
- The barrel is equipped with a Lyman 31W Gold Bead front sight
- The bolt stop release plunger is jumbo size – correct for the very earliest rifles, only found under serial number 10,000.
- There is no retaining pin on the safety lever.
In addition, this classic rifle has a Carl Zeiss Zeilklein scope mounted in an early and unusual Redfield mount (Tilden rings?). The scope has a German #5 reticle.
The original bluing has some wear and scratches, but no notable metal damage. We rate the bluing at about 85%. The bolt is serial number matched to the receiver (serial number 6999). The rear receiver bridge has been drilled and tapped for the scope mount.
The bore of this rifle has almost no throat wear but a lot of shallow pitting. We rate it a 7 out of 10 under borescope examination.
The stock retains its original finish but with honest wear and handling marks. There are scratches, dings and shallow dents, but no significant cracks, chips, gouges, or stains. However, there is a small repair behind the rear sling swivel. The checkering is cut at 20 lines per inch.
NOTE: This item can only be shipped directly to you if you are an FFL or C&R license holder. If this is not the case, the item must be shipped to an FFL holder near you who can complete the transfer. If needed, we are happy to assist you in locating an FFL holder near you who can assist in this way.
This item is only available for shipping to US addresses.
