The Model 70 was largely based on the Model 54, and is today still highly regarded by shooters and is often called "The Rifleman's Rifle". In 1999, Shooting Times magazine named the Model 70 the "Bolt-action Rifle of the Century".
This is a slightly altered version of Winchesters pre-64 model 70. It is a good rifle that matches or exceeds anything else on the market in function, reliability and durability.
The original .45-70 loading was designated .45–70–405, referring to a .45 caliber bullet, 70 grains of black powder, and a 405 grain lead round nose bullet.