Winchester rifle?

Question

I have 4 Winchester rifles, all model 70's
300 rem ultra mag
7mm STW
7mm WSM
270 win

On the barrels this is what it says.... I went to the site of winchester and it was wanting me to figure out what type each was, I know nothing of guns, These belonged to my dads brother who passed away 2 days ago and I need an approximate resale value because the family is selling his belongings and putting it towards his funeral, If you can give me an approximate value for each gun it would be really helpful these are all new guns. Thanks alot

Answer 1

Im sorry for your loss.

Winchester Model 70:

Beginning 1994, Winchester began using the Classic nomenclature to indicate those models featuring a pre-1964 style action with controlled round feeding.

U.S. Repeating Arms closed its New Haven, CT manufacturing facility on March 31, 2006, and an auction was held on Sept. 27-28, 2006, selling the production equipment and related assets. As a result, 95%-100% asking prices on many of the following models may be higher than listed, and there are reports of consumers paying over 50% above retail values for some of the rarer variations and/or calibers. Remember, most of these recently discontinued Model 70s are not rare, and the only way they can keep going up in value is if there is a continued long-term increase in demand. Don't rule out the possibility that Olin could license the Winchester trademark to another company, which means production could start all over again, even though it wouldn't be at the famous old factory in New Haven. CT. All previous MSRs listed are from the Winchester 2006 price sheet. On some of the following models, N/As may be listed for the 100% value - this means there isn't a single value for this gun, and refer to the price range listed underneath as a model note.

WSM cals. will bring an approx. 10% premium, and WSSM cals. will bring an approx. 15% premiums on most of the following models, if in 95%+ condition.

MODEL 70 CLASSIC

- .22-250 Rem. (disc. 1999), .223 Rem. (disc. 1994), .243 Win. (disc. 1998), .270 Win., .270 WSM (mfg. 2002), .30-06, .308 Win. (disc. 1998), .270 Wby. Mag. (mfg. 1997 only), .300 Win. Mag., .300 Wby. Mag. (disc. 2000), .300 Rem. Ultra Mag. (disc. 2002), .300 WSM (mfg. 2001-2003), .338 Win. Mag., .375 H&H, 7mm STW (mfg. 2001-2002), 7mm WSM (mfg. 2002), or 7mm Rem. Mag. (disc. 2003, reintroduced 2004) cal., features controlled round feeding, 22 (disc. 2001), 24, or 26 in. barrel, black synthetic composite stock, 3, 5, or 6 shot mag., without sights except for .375 H&H cal., 6 3/4-7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1994-2005.

100%---98%---95%---90%---80%---70%---60%

$700---$600--$475---$375--$300---$265--$225

Add $30 for Mag. cals., or $125 for .375 H&H cal.

Last MSR was $817.
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It pretty much goign to fall into that line. I chose the Classic model because the 300 RUM is an odd caliber that most model 70's didnt come in. The values may fall some in the other calibers but for the most part you should be looking at an average of $550.00 - $650.00 if all are in very good condition.

Some older model 70's bring high end prices. If you had one you will know because of its older appearance. If you have one like this it may be worth alot and I would be happy to give you more info. Feel free to email me with anything else you need.

Also keep in mind that if any of the rifles have scopes on them it will also raise the value sometimes alot depending on the scope itself. Look for names like Nikon, Leupold, Ziess, Redfield. I can give you close values to those aswell.

Answer 2

Yes. The Winchester Repeating Firearms company only had use of the Winchester name from Olin's Winchester division for a limited period, as the end of that period approached they shut down the business. No more Winchesters right now. Herstsal FN of Belgium actually has the license to use the Winchester name for firearms production now. The pfacility, machinery and stock were all sold to American Firearms Company. So in two ways the Winchester company that was continues, the facility is still there, and the name can be used by FN. But the name isn't being used for what Winchester used to do.

Answer 3

That's a difficult question to answer. There are a million different model 70 variations. If you know exactly what you have, the easiest way is to go to gunbroker.com and check the completed auctions for guns that have sold. Keep in mind that the closing auctions prices are fairly discounted, due to the additional fees required to transfer the guns through a dealer. The prices you see on the auctions should be fairly close to what a dealer might give you for them. If you sell them directly, you should be able to get considerably more. Model 70's are in high demand right now since they are no longer being made.

Answer 4

Check out www.gunbroker.com and www.galleryofguns.com