New haven m70

[Goose71]

The retired farmer next to my cabin ask me to sell a few gun for him. 5 years ago he lost a leg dew to diabetes. His neighbor cuts hay off. One gun that he has is a newhaven m70 sporter 7mm mag. It road in the truck and tractor. Blueing is good Woodstock has some scratches into it. Leupold 3-9-32 He thought maybe 3-4 boxes ammo threw it. Looking for value to take to gun shop. I tried the serial # couldn't find year was made.

 

[1894C]

Pics would help with estimating the price.

 

[Goose71]

Yes sir. I've bee looking hope to post pics.

 

[Goose71]

How to post pics.

 

[Laguna Freak]

Be sure to post up the SN stamp on the receiver. Only way to get production year

 

[Goose71]

 

[Laguna Freak]

7 digits after the G is a late model USRAC New Haven production. Probably 2004 to 2006. They have a reputation as some of the lowest quality control standards enforcement. Ie; Monday through Wednesday guns were better than Thursday and Friday, and nobody wants a Friday after lunch production. That's a simplified, probably not accurate analogy of what really happened. But it is market perception.

I'll say this, if your local gun shop offers less than $600, which I bet they will, send me a PM and I'll be happy to talk to you about it.

You can call Winchester customer service to confirm the year of production from the SN.

 

[Rhett Crider]

From the pics, looks to be a push/pull instead of control round feed.

https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/faq/serial-number-reference/Winchester-Manufacture-Dates-by-Year-2012-Scanned-Documents.pdf

1977

 

[Laguna Freak]

What Rhett Crider posted is a good source but not always 100% accurate. Winchester has a colorful history with SN records.

At closer look, I believe Rhett is right about it being a push-feed. Which is consistent with 1977.

Win cust support can confirm.

 

[Rhett Crider]

Agree but the push feed does date it somewhat and they are not a very desirable unfortunately.

 

[Laguna Freak]

Agree but the push feed does date it somewhat and they are not a very desirable unfortunately.

Yes sir

 

[nksmfamjp]

Wish I could see the butt. Let's assume some scratches. I'm actually quite stumped about what grade it is. Winchester seems to make Featherweight, Sporter and Super Grade. They also makes some "special" grade guns each year. With forend capped/lined, gloss finish, and the jeweled bolt, I'm thinking super grade or some "special". Supergrade marked as such on the triggerguard.

I think mid to later 2000's is the right timeframe. I have one from that timeframe that was very well made, IMO.

In great condition, I think it would retail in the $1000 range. I would reduce by $400 for stock damage based on your description, not on what I see in pics. It looks slightly better in those pics. Then I would add $200 for a Leupold Golden Ring scope. So, $800 retail price in the "gun room" at Cabelas.

I think you could sell to a a Winchester 70 shooter looking for a new rifle for $700. $550ish to somebody less interested. Selling to a retail store will generally net you 50% of full retail price....like $400.

i might be overvaluing the scope by $50, depending on its age. I'm almost guessing at the condition, since the most important part, butt & grip not shown.

 

[Charles Keethler]

Blue book for Winchester Mod. 70 made 1976-1977 as a FFL I would value at 85% if action smooth 350-375.00 I have a lot of these can't sell.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Blue book for Winchester Mod. 70 made 1976-1977 as a FFL I would value at 85% if action smooth 350-375.00 I have a lot of these can't sell.

Those had the pressed checkering, absolute junk wood and inaccurate barrels, right?