June 28, 2016, 09:59 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 27, 2010
Posts: 945
|
Pre War Model 70's
When the Win Model 70 was introduced in the late 30's was the Target and or Varmint version available?
|
June 29, 2016, 02:28 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 29, 2007
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 6,126
|
|
June 29, 2016, 08:22 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 27, 2010
Posts: 945
|
I've read that entry before, and read it again now. Am I missing the part where it talks about the target and or varmint configuration?
|
June 30, 2016, 09:33 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 27, 2010
Posts: 945
|
No one knows if the heavy barreled versions were available pre war?
|
June 30, 2016, 11:41 PM | #5 |
Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
Posts: 24,383
|
A limited check indicates that three target rifles were available on or shortly after introduction of the Model 70. They were the National Match Target, in .30-'06 with a 24 inch barrel; the "Bull Gun" in that caliber plus .300 H&H with a 28" extra heavy barrel; and the standard target, with a 24" medium weight barrel, which was available in any standard caliber. All had target stocks.
The only Model 70 called a "Varmint Rifle" was introduced in 1955 in .243 Winchester only; it had a target weight (not an extra heavy) barrel. Jim |
July 1, 2016, 12:27 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 27, 2010
Posts: 945
|
Ah thanks so much. Can you tell me where you found that info?
|
July 1, 2016, 12:28 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 7, 2008
Posts: 3,224
|
Well, while we are on the subject, what I would like to know, is which model 70's came with stripper-clip slots milled into the receivers?
|
July 2, 2016, 02:25 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: February 13, 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 12,453
|
According to the Winchester Collectors site there are no factory records for the M70. However, it appears the 'Target' and NM were post war. 1949-63.
http://www.guns.com/2014/04/02/winch...inal-rifleman/ No mention of integral stripper clip guides anywhere.
__________________
Spelling and grammar count! |
July 2, 2016, 02:44 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 7, 2008
Posts: 3,224
|
Well, I could swear I've seen stripper-clip slots on a lot of old model 70 and model 54 Winchesters.
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|