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Hey Guys, First time caller, long time listener. I recently inherited Winchester Model 70 30-06. It's a beautiful gun, almost flawless except for a small nick (about the size of the tip of a pen) on the stock that can be easily repaired. The serial number is 35CZZ120xx. I'm leaving the last 2 digits off just because of the internet and all. Can anyone who knows more about Winchesters give me an idea of what this rifle is worth. I'm a Savage guy and bought my rifles new. According to the serial number trace I performed this was made in the late 30's. I'll answer any question I can as I'm pretty sure I'm not covering all the details I need for an accurate answer. Below is link to a picture. It's the one on the bottom and the scope is a Lelpold. Thank you for any info.
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Sorry, it was most definitely not made in the '30's. The leading 35 followed be letters means that it is recently manufactured. I believe the CZZ means it was made in 2011. It's a shooter, not a collector.
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Ah, Ok. Through my hamfisted attempt to match the serial number I assumed the 35CZZ was a model and the following numbers were the serial number simply because I couldn't locate any with of the 70 models with letters in the serial number. Any idea of what is a good asking price? Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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Nice rifle but common cartridge. Others on here are more in tune with the market than I, but I'd say $600-$800.
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Nice rifle, nonetheless. I like how it has irons too. Excellent do it all cartridge too. Hard to go wrong there my friend..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Not sure where you got the made in 1930's info, but the M70 rifles were first made in 1936, and I don't believe things got going good until 1937. As far as I know, all Pre '64 M70 rifles wear only numbers as serial numbers, found on the right side of the receiver ring. I suggest you try a different source for serial number data. I don't know the value, but you can search for similar rifles on the various auction sites. It is a nice rifle in a good chambering wearing a good scope. If I were you, I'd go shoot it. You might find you want to hang onto it!
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You guys notice the time stamp has been way screwed up here???? I know I posted on this thread earlier today...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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You guys notice the time stamp has been way screwed up here???? I know I posted on this thread earlier today... Site was down for maintenance.
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This might help give you the age of your rifle. ************************************************************* FN Winchester serial numbers and dates follow this pattern.
35 plus a letter is the Model 70 code
The next two letters are manufacture date:
Z-1 Y-2 X-3 W-4 V-5 T-6 R-7 P-8 N-9
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I'm a sucker for a sighted rifle so that is right up my alley. Should serve you very well, that rifle can hunt on any continent.
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