Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 Louis Luttrell on Check out my High relief engraved 1978 Winchester model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178351 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178351 Hi Commissioner-

I see you already corrected the typo... S/N 436105 is a 1958 gun.  So 68 years old is right...  

You're not thinking it was a factory custom job are you?  If it were factory it would have been engraved by John or Nick Kusmit.  The deep relief engraving and engraving/carving patterns do not look "factory" to me.  Winchester would not have put that much time into carving a stock with wood that plain... Pauline Muerrle could provide a definitive answer if there's a question.

IMHO the value of an aftermarket embellished gun (whether the engraving increases or hurts value) is dependent on the taste of the prospective buyer... If you like it, then adds value... Otherwise not...

Best,

Lou

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:01:47 +0000 Louis Luttrell on Seeking opinions on this model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/seeking-opinions-on-this-model-70/#p178349 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/seeking-opinions-on-this-model-70/#p178349 Hi Dimrod-

I'm not the best one to comment on prices... For all the M70 surveying that I do, I rarely pay any attention to prices.  The last 300 H&H Magnum pre-64 M70 I bought had the (rare) factory stainless steel barrel and it was pricey...

The way I look at it, any high condition intact unaltered pre-64 M70, even a Standard rifle or Featherweight in 30-06 (the common guns) are going to cost $1600 to $2000 these days if buying from a dealer or via an auction.  Like your Son, many people think the 300 H&H Magnum is pretty cool, and they go for more, maybe 50% more...  I wouldn't consider the $3000 low estimate on that RIA gun to be too high given its condition, it's all the added costs (premium/tax/shipping) that would push it beyond what I'd be willing to pay.

If you're specifically looking for a 300 H&H Magnum, one thing to be aware of is that they did NOT come with a recoil pad and the bridge was NOT factory D&T until around s/n 170,000. The gun I pictured above is a n Alaskan (338 WIN MAGNUM) and those did have pads... An added pad or D&T bridge on a 300 H&H Magnum is a 50% reduction in value (IMHO), so paying the kind of prices I'm talking about above for an altered one is a bad move...  So get to know what an unaltered one looks like... 

As for where to find one...  I guess the "usual" places...  Depends on whether participate in auctions or GB/GI.  They are not "rare"... Any more, RIA seems to be relegating pre-64 M70s to their "On-Time" (internet only) auctions and sometimes there will be a dozen or more pre-64 M70s in a single auction.  Likewise LSB, Amoskeag, Morphy, Richmond, Redding, etc.  If Dave Morris (Frontier Guns) lists one on GI it's probably a good gun...  I recommend just being patient... 

Curious what others think about prices and where to shop...

Lou

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:32:01 +0000 tionesta1 on Check out my High relief engraved 1978 Winchester model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178348 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178348 Great looking rifle.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:33:37 +0000 tionesta1 on My pair of Winchester 94 and 9422 Mag. Engraved in1979 in the Winchester factory. 1000 pairs were made. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178347 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178347 Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Al

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:31:16 +0000 Buck1967 on My pair of Winchester 94 and 9422 Mag. Engraved in1979 in the Winchester factory. 1000 pairs were made. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178345 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178345 Commissioner, those are a beautiful set and love the lighted display case! As i recall you got a good deal on them too. Congrats! 

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +0000 Buck1967 on Check out my High relief engraved 1978 Winchester model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178343 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178343 Absolutely stunning rifle! Dont have to squint to see that engraving! Love it and thanks for sharing!

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:42:57 +0000 Commissioner on Check out my High relief engraved 1978 Winchester model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178341 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178341 Oops. Made in 1958, Not 1978. I screwed up.  Sorry!

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:15:48 +0000 tim tomlinson on My pair of Winchester 94 and 9422 Mag. Engraved in1979 in the Winchester factory. 1000 pairs were made. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178340 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178340 Nice!  Good display case.  In my neck of the woods, I would not care to have them that obvious, but to each their own.  Tim

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:58:12 +0000 tim tomlinson on Check out my High relief engraved 1978 Winchester model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178339 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178339 Good looking rifle!  On the math side of things, there is a disconnect between its age or the year of production, I don't know which.  If made in 1978 then its 48 years old.  Blame my background for noticing such.  I usually miss the obvious tho.  Tim

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:54:47 +0000 dimrod on Seeking opinions on this model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/seeking-opinions-on-this-model-70/#p178338 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/seeking-opinions-on-this-model-70/#p178338 I’m curious, what is the current value range of an honest pre-64 model 70 in 300 H&H in 90% or better condition? This one has the box that I don’t hold in high regard or desire to pay a premium for it. What say those that follow the market on these rifles?  Where else could I potentially find a nice example to purchase?

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:43:57 +0000 Commissioner on Check out my High relief engraved 1978 Winchester model 70 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178333 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/check-out-my-high-relief-engraved-1978-winchester-model-70/#p178333 Fellows: I have this beautifully engraved Winchester Model 70 with a beautifully carved stock. It was made in 1978, 68 years ago. It is in 30/06. It has a hollow bolt, a folding real sight and a hooded front sight. Check out the Bear on the floor plate. It is in excellent shape, looks almost new but for a couple of slight handling marks on the stock. The barrel and engraving is pristine Most Winchester collectors will really like this weapon. Hand engraved by a master and the stick carved by a master. I took the scope and mount off. It’s back to its original look. It is tapped for a scope, but I have several others that IMG_2785.jpegIMG_2784.jpegIMG_2793.jpegIMG_2792.jpegIMG_2797.jpegIMG_2799.jpegIMG_2808.jpegIMG_2806.jpegIMG_2805.jpegIMG_2790.jpeghave scopes on them. Check it out

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:10:28 +0000 Commissioner on My pair of Winchester 94 and 9422 Mag. Engraved in1979 in the Winchester factory. 1000 pairs were made. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178329 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-pair-of-winchester-94-and-9422-mag-engraved-in1979-in-the-winchester-factory-1000-pairs-were-made/#p178329 IMG_2761.jpegIMG_2673.jpegIMG_2674.jpegIMG_2696.jpegIMG_2693.jpegIMG_2698.jpegIMG_2680.jpegIMG_2678.jpegIMG_2675.jpegFellows: check out this engraved pair of Winchester, matching serial numbers. One is a Model 94 and one is a 9422 Magnum. I have them hanging over my bed.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:41:12 +0000 Buck1967 on My new Winchester 1873 One Of One Thousand. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-new-winchester-1873-one-of-one-thousand/#p178324 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-new-winchester-1873-one-of-one-thousand/#p178324 Wow, that is stunning! Congrats and I’m jealous. Thanks for sharing!

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:07:55 +0000 TXGunNut on My new Winchester 1873 One Of One Thousand. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-new-winchester-1873-one-of-one-thousand/#p178323 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-new-winchester-1873-one-of-one-thousand/#p178323 I believe this is the rifle that was offered thru CFM but they had production issues and kept putting off the folks who placed orders. 

 

Mike

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:05:19 +0000 Commissioner on My new Winchester 1873 One Of One Thousand. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-new-winchester-1873-one-of-one-thousand/#p178322 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/my-new-winchester-1873-one-of-one-thousand/#p178322 Here are some photos of my 0ne Of One Thousand. Only 25 of these were ever made Museum grade, a really beautiful rifle,IMG_2828.jpegIMG_2816.jpegIMG_2818.jpegIMG_2822.jpegIMG_2814.jpegIMG_2815.jpegIMG_2819.jpegIMG_2820.jpegIMG_2823.jpegIMG_2825.jpeg

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