It really depends on the year of manufacture more than any other factor.
1936 - 1963 is known as "Pre-64" and is the most desirable, of course depending on condition.
Known as "controlled feed" models, the extractor picks up the rim of the cartridge as it is released from the magazineas you cycle the action.
Typical prices run from $650 to $1800 inmost commoncalibers.
Safari Grade models in .375 H&H can go for as much as $2500.
1964 - 1992 is a different action entirely. It is known as a "push feed."
It should never have been called a Model 70!
No one who knows rifles would pay over $300 for them.
1993 through March of last year is known as the "Classic."
It was basically a reintroduction of the pre-64 controlled feed action, although there were some minor differences. The MSRP was $700+ but they could be bought new for $550 - $600 all day long.
After the Concord plant closure was announced last year, the prices jumped up to around $900 for new in box.
Olin Corporation (who owns the Winchester name) is owned by a foreign conglomerate who also owns the FN plant in South Carolina. A new version of the controlled feed Model 70 is supposed to roll off the line this Spring. I expect it will be very similar to the reintroduction "Classic" model.
It will probably be unveiled at this SHOT show in Las Vegas next month.
If youlike Winchester Model 70 rifles you might be interested in checking out this forum.
http://www.tacticalforums.com/cgi-bi...ubb=forum;f=85
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