What Affects Winchester Model 70 Value?
Winchester Model 70 prices are affected by factors like condition, date of manufacture, and the gun’s variant. Sometimes, a customization like an aftermarket stock can even affect the price.
Note that there have been a lot of variants of this gun over the years. This means prices can vary hugely across models.
Value Factor 1: Condition
Condition matters, especially for used Model 70 pricing. The better the condition grade, the higher the value.
Condition grades are typically assigned to guns by firearm and valuation professionals. Gun appraisal usually has a fee from experts, but we ourselves offer it for free online.
Here’s how condition grades match up to values:
Like-New or Mint
- Top prices for preowned guns
- Never actually fired by the owner
- Perfect form and function
Excellent
- About 10% less than mint
- Hardly ever used, so barely marked
- Perfect function
Very good
- About 20% less than mint
- Used lightly, so just mildly worn
- Perfect function
Good
- About 30% less than mint
- Used very often, but cared for
- Worn but not unappealing, perfect function
Fair
- About 40% less than mint
- Used very often and not cared for
- Wear is unappealing, mostly intact function
Poor
- About 50% less than mint
- Noticeably beat up, rusted, or dented
- May not be functional
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Value Factor 2: Date of Manufacture
All other things being equal, a pre-1964 Model 70 can be worth double the value of a later one.
Pre-1964, the Model 70 had controlled round feeding (CRF) design, which minimized jamming.
The gun’s design changed in 1964 for economic reasons. The CRF was dropped and many other changes took place. Many were criticized by riflemen.
Some of the changes were later walked back by Winchester. This is why you can find post-1992 Model 70s with CRF again. Despite that, the pre-1964 design is still preferred by enthusiasts.
Value Factor 3: Model 70 Variants
There have been many Model 70s over the years. Let’s see what some of the more popular ones on the used gun market are generally worth.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Value
The average used Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 is worth $900 to $2,000 but values vary.
This has the original CRF, a blade-type ejector, adjustable trigger, and more. As we said earlier, this variant is highly sought-out by buyers and also collectible.
Because these are decades-old guns, condition is a big factor in their valuation. Don’t expect to sell your gun for good prices if it’s very worn.
Winchester Model 70 Classic Value
The average used Winchester Model 70 Classic is worth $200 to $500.
The Model 70 Classic was introduced in 1992. It resurrects many of the pre-1964 features, like CRF, and adds some modern tweaks.
Winchester Model 70 Classic BOSS Price
The average used Winchester Model 70 Classic Boss is worth $400 to $800.
These have the Browning’s “Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System” or BOSS. With excellent barrel whip control, they’re among the most accurate Model 70s out there.
Winchester Model 70 Classic Stainless Steel Value
The average used Winchester Model 70 Classic Stainless Steel is worth $500 to $1,100. Add about $100 for the walnut version.
These are no longer in production but still popular. While nearly all of them came with synthetic stocks, there was a very short run of them (around 700) with walnut ones.
Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Value
The average used Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is worth $375 to $750. A new Winchester Model 70 Featherweight sells for $1,200 at retail.
This is the main Model 70 being manufactured today. Lightweight and balanced, it sports CRF with a three-position safety and new trigger system.
Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Value
The average used Winchester Model 70 Super Grade is worth $550 to $1,100. A new Winchester Model 70 Super Grade sells for $1,700 to $2,300 at retail.
A heavier and thicker-barreled Model 70 than the Featherweight. The Super Grade is generally considered an upgrade if you can take its heft.
It’s equipped with a better trigger, finish, and accuracy than the cheaper Featherweight. It comes in several versions, including a maple and French walnut.
Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather Value
The average used Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather is worth $500 to $1,000. A new Model 70 Extreme Weather sells for $1,700 to $1,900 at retail.
Equipped with a Bell and Carlson lay-up composite stock, this model is highly resistant to wet conditions. It’s also tuned for hunting, with a special trigger, fluted barrel, and low weight for its accuracy.
An “SS” or stainless steel version is also available.
Winchester Model 70 Safari Express Value
The average used Winchester Model 70 Safari Express is worth $600 to $1,200. A new Model 70 Safari Express sells for $1,800 at retail.
This is for the dangerous game hunters, which is why the average Winchester Model 70 Safari Express price is higher than for other variants.
Designed to take the bigger and meaner cartridges, it also has all of the features necessary for dire situations. These include CRF, a recessed target crown, three-position safety, and more.
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Value Factor 4: Model 70 Upgrades and Accessories
Can customizing a Model 70 add to its value? Sometimes it can.
As a general rule, only consider aftermarket customization when pricing a preowned gun if the upgrades are of good quality and condition. Below are the value retention rules by upgrade.
Aftermarket Scopes/Optics
- Retain 30% to 50% of original value for good-quality ones like the Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm or Viper HS 2.5-10x44.
- Retain 30% to 70% of original value for vintage options like the Lyman Super Targetspot 15x.
- Retain around 20% of original value for unknown-manufacturer ones.
Aftermarket Stocks for Model 70
- Retain 40% to 60% of original value for good-condition and quality ones from brands like Winchester, H-S Precision, and Hogue.
- Retain around 30% of original value for unknown-manufacturer ones.
Aftermarket Finishes
- Retain 30% to 50% of original value for good-quality, professional finishes.
- Retain around 20% for good DIY applications.
- For shabby finishes, reduce the value of the used gun!
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