Winchester Model 70 XTR 222Rem value

[Pyscodog]

I have a really nice Model 70 XTR in triple deuce. I've been trying to find a value on this rifle but the only thing I find is rare and SOLD on the internet. The only one I did find wasn't quite as clean as mine and the price was way up there. Its not for sale right now but might be in the future. I'm just really trying to figure out what its worth. Thanks!

 

[243winxb]

R 12. Winchester Model 70 XTR Standard. Serial # G1477176. .222 Rem. caliber bolt action rifle made in 1980. 22” barrel with an excellent bore. The original finish on the metal is in excellent condition with only a few scuffs on the floor plate. The checkered walnut stock features a Monte Carlo cheek piece and is in excellent condition with little if any wear. Original butt plate and detachable sling swivels. Original sights including the front hood. Action works fine. Includes a Weaver Marksman 4X power scope in Weaver mounts. Made from 1964 to 1980. Sold For 825.00

http://www.horstauction.com/gunsale18feb.html

 

[Milo 2.0]

I'd try to find as many past sales as possible, actual selling prices. Gunbroker used to let you view past auctions for quite a lengthy period, not sure if it is still available, I rarely go there.
Truth is, the rifle is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, or how long you care to list it at your asking price, could be a surprise either way.
There has been a lot of older Rem 700's that have sold on here lately at way higher prices than I'd entertain paying. Your Monday could be a buyers payday Friday.

 

[Pyscodog]

The one on Gunbroker is really high in my opinion. I also know what your asking and what you get are completely different in most cases. But I guess its a lot easier to come down than go up. LOL

 

[joed49]

Sweet rifle, probably worth a good penny as no one chambers the .222 anymore. Ten years ago I looked long and hard for a .222 and couldn't find one.

 

[Pyscodog]

Most that have been sold are considered, by the seller, rare. I have no idea if they are rare or not. I do know this is the first one I have ever seen.

 

[JohnHenry]

Most that have been sold are considered, by the seller, rare. I have no idea if they are rare or not. I do know this is the first one I have ever seen.

Is your 222 built on a long M70 action? Not a Winchester historian, but I do not believe they had a short action until Winchester was bought by U.S. Repeating Arms in 1980.

 

[V509]

Is your 222 built on a long M70 action? Not a Winchester historian, but I do not believe they had a short action until Winchester was bought by U.S. Repeating Arms in 1980.

I have a Model 70 in 225 Win. FROM 1965. Pretty sure it is short action. Now I will spend my morning digging into the back of my safe. THANKS!

 

[JohnHenry]

Curiosity made me dig out my Winchester book(The Rifleman's Rifle). For the "new model" 70 in the period 1964-1981, the rarest chambering in a standard rifle was the 222 followed by the 225 Win(6594 produced). During the same period, the rarest varmint model chambering was the 220 Swift(75 produced) followed by the 222 and the 225 Win(2616 produced).

PS: Per Frank deHaas' book Bolt Action Rifles, the length of the new model 70 receiver was 9.25 inches and Winchester utilized five different bolt stop lengths to control bolt travel depending on cartridge length.

 

[swd]

I have a Model 70 in 225 Win. FROM 1965. Pretty sure it is short action. Now I will spend my morning digging into the back of my safe. THANKS!

That would be on a standard M70 long action. The ones John Henry is talking about were 80's era and a true 222/223 length action. Those seem to never turn up. I have seen a handful of the standard action 222's but only about 2 of the later short actions.

 

[JohnHenry]

Looks like a short action M70 was introduced in 1985.
http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/faq/winchester-historical-timeline.html

Some people ask nose bleed high prices for a short action M70 in 222.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/794498121

 

[Pyscodog]

My rifle is built on a long action.

 

[V509]

My rifle is built on a long action.

As is my 225
You guys have taught me something today

 

[bpd459]

Greetings,
I have a 1967 M-70 action that started life as an XTR model in .222 Rem. It's been a .223 for 25 years.
John

 

[Pyscodog]

I went to Sports World in Tulsa this morning. They had a book on gun values and the 222 isn't in their book. The owner of the store said he had never even seen an XTR in 222. They sell and stock a bunch of guns so I figured they might have some info on my rifle. Not the case there either. He did say he thought the XTR in 222 was maybe special order for maybe someone like Graf or Whitakers. I think he may have just been making a guess at this point.

 

[JohnHenry]

I went to Sports World in Tulsa this morning. They had a book on gun values and the 222 isn't in their book. The owner of the store said he had never even seen an XTR in 222. They sell and stock a bunch of guns so I figured they might have some info on my rifle. Not the case there either. He did say he thought the XTR in 222 was maybe special order for maybe someone like Graf or Whitakers. I think he may have just been making a guess at this point.

Per Roger Rule's book, the XTR changes were introduced on most model 70s in 1978.