1949 257 roberts

New to the forum? Post up and let us know a little about you and your interests.

Copper BB
Posts: 5
Joined: Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 pm
PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:00 pm
Im new to this forum. I took in on trade a 1949 winchester model 70 in 257 roberts.
Im not a collector so im looking to get information find a value and sell it.
It has a cut out for a peep sight and a old weaver scope mounted on it.
The serial # - 136597 i was told it was a 1949-1/2 but again im not sure.
I will submit photos on the next post.

Thank you for your help

.270 WIN
Posts: 153
Joined: Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:09 pm
Location: Kentucky
PostPosted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:19 pm
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on acquiring a fine rifle.
PostPosted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:40 pm
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum !!

Post some photo's...I may be able to find some info in my books for you.

Copper BB
Posts: 5
Joined: Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 pm
PostPosted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:06 pm
Picture 1
Attachments
1373425463117.jpg
1373425463117.jpg (171.86 KiB) Viewed 10096 times

Copper BB
Posts: 5
Joined: Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 pm
PostPosted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:13 pm
Finish on stock is tongue oil / minerial spirts
Attachments
1373425821776.jpg
1373425821776.jpg (149.6 KiB) Viewed 10096 times
1373425821584.jpg
1373425821584.jpg (158.35 KiB) Viewed 10096 times
1373425821395.jpg
1373425821395.jpg (162.9 KiB) Viewed 10096 times
PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:33 pm
Very nice !!

A post war (1949) Winchester M70 in .257 Roberts ( made 1937 to 1959 ) in the condition shown above would probably fetch $1200 in excellent working order...but please bear in mind you will not get that price at a gun shop or gun show...probably only from a collector of M70's in odd calibers.

Book used: 2013 Edition of the Gun Digest Book of Guns and Prices 8th edition

Copper BB
Posts: 5
Joined: Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 pm
PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:34 pm
Thank you Shooter13. I've been trying to search for rifles selling and it looks like people are paying
Higher then the books say. I saw 3 that sold for above $2500 that didnt look as good. I hope there are
More of them out there. Lol
I am trying to find the original peep site , a lyman 48.
Thanks again for the info

Vendor
Posts: 201
Joined: Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:02 pm
PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:44 pm
Unfortunately a non factory finish will affect the value.
User avatar
Administrator
Posts: 568
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:05 pm
Location: New York
PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:28 pm
Welcome to Winchester Owners forum! We are glad to have you as part of our growing community. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the various sub-forums and make yourself at home. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Please enjoy your stay.

Copper BB
Posts: 5
Joined: Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:38 pm
PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:50 pm
The finish that was on it when i got it was not the original finish either. So i did research to find out the best
Way to refinish or if i should leave it alone. I was told that the apperience or it being refinished properly would
Acually help concidering that it was refinished. Not sure if its true but if i was going to keep it i like how it looks
Now then before.
I really like it but i do want to sell it.

Return to New Member Welcome Area

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests

Winchester Owners Forum is privately owned and operated. It is not affiliated or operated by Winchester company. Views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily that of Winchester.