Winchester model 70 Pre 64 ??

I had an uncle who passed away years ago that gave me a Winchester Model 70 Pre '64 in 30-06. He had me promise not to sell it because I wouldn't get what it is worth. I am not an expert by any means on guns, but I have people ask from time to time..what do you shoot? (I use this for deer hunting mainly) Then, always the next question is, 'how much is it worth?' when I say it is a pre '64 and I have no clue. I absolutely love this gun and how it shoots, in great condition, no rust, original wood stock..My question is..what is a gun like this worth roughly? I'd appreciate some feedback, thanks!

Sean

it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay. no more. no less. buyers set prices, not sellers.

but family heirlooms like that are priceless

I have a controlled round feed Winchester Model 70 circa 1994. I've owned a lot of rifles and I can say the controlled round feeding is overblown.

What is a pre 64 worth; not sure, but probably more than I would be willing to pay.

Pre-64s in good condition are worth around $800. From www.gunsamerica.com:

Win Pre-64 M70, 30/06 989971929

Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single > Model 70 > Pre-64
Winchester Pre-64 model 70 bolt-action rifle in 30/06 caliber. S/N 1024XX; 1949 vintage. Nicely figured Bishop sporter stock with cheekpiece and sling swivels. Metal 70-75% finish;... (read more)
Seller: Norm Dion $795.00


Pre 64 Model 70 30-06 934234205

Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single > Model 70 > Pre-64
Pre 64 Model 70 Serial #118047 Minor bluing wear. No rust. Stock in very good condition (read more)
Seller: Jerry Craft $800.00

You would have to post a couple good photos and give us the serial number range. There are different types and values within the pre-64 world.

I have my grandfathers pre-64. I put a 3x9 on it and the first time I shot it at 500 I ended u with a hole a half inch from the bullseye. What is it worth?? I don't know and it doesn't matter. He was the best off hand shot I have ever seen, a veteran of vietnam, dropped a pile of mule deer with it, it was his favorite rifle, and I will never sell it.

Prices on pre-64's are all over the place. Almost any of them went for a premium when Winchster stopped making CRF rifles. The current production rifles are actually much better made than the pre-64's and this has brought the prices of most of the pre-64's down a lot in the last few years.

Most Winchesters made from WW-2 through 1963 don't have any real collector value and should only sell as shooters. The Pre WW-2 rifles, as a rule are the only ones with any real collector value. Some rare calibers and special runs are worth more.

The $800 quote posted earlier seems about right to me. But I'd still spend about the same money for a new one. If I had an older one with any sentimental value it would not be for sale at any price however.

Not going to ever sell it. Best shooting gun I've owned. I have a Leupold VX I 3-9X40 on it and I swear you just have to wave it the direction you want to shoot and it's money lol. Thanks for the input everyone!