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PAHOGHUNTER · April 2, 2006, 10:16 AM

Hi I recently attended a firearms auction and on the table I saw a SEARS MODEL 53 bolt action rifle in 30-06, on the tag it was marked WINCHESTER MOD. 70. The person next to me purcased it for $250.00, and told me it was a pre-64. I agree it is a WINCHESTER but a pre-64?

April 2, 2006, 10:16 AM	#1
PAHOGHUNTER Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Location: southern pa Posts: 199	Sears Model 53 Hi I recently attended a firearms auction and on the table I saw a SEARS MODEL 53 bolt action rifle in 30-06, on the tag it was marked WINCHESTER MOD. 70. The person next to me purcased it for $250.00, and told me it was a pre-64. I agree it is a WINCHESTER but a pre-64?