Unknown Stock

csmith_519 · April 17, 2018, 10:14 AM

I recently inherited a rifle stock from my grandfather. it was one that he had built. I have no item what he was planning on doing with it. I would like to finish it on out but I am not sure of caliber and other things. is there a way to tell what caliber rifle it will fit? honestly I'm at a loss and don't even know how to fully explain what I am asking. and help is appriciated.

Jim Watson · April 17, 2018, 10:24 AM

I don't guess you could show pictures. Somebody might recognize what action it was inletted for. But stocks are not caliber specific, they are made for an action and a barrel profile. The hole through the barrel does not show up on the stock.

csmith_519 · April 17, 2018, 10:28 AM

https://imgur.com/a/HB3q4

Picture can be seen here

Pahoo · April 17, 2018, 10:42 AM

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Honestly I'm at a loss and don't even know how to fully explain what I am asking. and help is appriciated.

Me too and I fully understand what you are asking. I had a similar experience and my stock was not as nice as yours. Took it to my parts guy and gave me two possible options. Eventually, one was on the money. Do you have a parts guy, in your area or one that has this kind of experience. Might try taking it to a local Gun-Show as there are a number of dealers that could narrow down the choices. ....

Good luck and;
Be Safe !!!

Jim Watson · April 17, 2018, 11:18 AM

Flat bottom, three action screws, I am GUESSING Winchester Model 70.

jmr40 · April 17, 2018, 11:36 AM

Winchester 70 is my GUESS also.

Paul B. · April 17, 2018, 01:37 PM

Well, that makes three of us for the M70. Pre 64? Post 64? Post 64 classics? I'm thinking there may be enough wood left hat it could be used for any of those three.

Paul B.

Scorch · April 17, 2018, 07:05 PM

Absolutely, positively Winchester Model 70. Only question now is pre-64 or post-64? Check the action screw spacing.

csmith_519 · April 19, 2018, 05:33 PM

The action spacing is about 8.5 inches

Wyosmith · April 19, 2018, 07:32 PM

Yup. M70

April 17, 2018, 10:14 AM	#1
csmith_519 Junior Member Join Date: April 6, 2018 Posts: 3	Unknown Stock I recently inherited a rifle stock from my grandfather. it was one that he had built. I have no item what he was planning on doing with it. I would like to finish it on out but I am not sure of caliber and other things. is there a way to tell what caliber rifle it will fit? honestly I'm at a loss and don't even know how to fully explain what I am asking. and help is appriciated.

April 17, 2018, 11:36 AM	#6
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	Winchester 70 is my GUESS also. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

April 17, 2018, 01:37 PM	#7
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Well, that makes three of us for the M70. Pre 64? Post 64? Post 64 classics? I'm thinking there may be enough wood left hat it could be used for any of those three. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

April 17, 2018, 07:05 PM	#8
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Absolutely, positively Winchester Model 70. Only question now is pre-64 or post-64? Check the action screw spacing. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 17, 2018, 10:24 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	I don't guess you could show pictures. Somebody might recognize what action it was inletted for. But stocks are not caliber specific, they are made for an action and a barrel profile. The hole through the barrel does not show up on the stock.

April 17, 2018, 10:28 AM	#3
csmith_519 Junior Member Join Date: April 6, 2018 Posts: 3	https://imgur.com/a/HB3q4 Picture can be seen here

April 17, 2018, 11:18 AM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	Flat bottom, three action screws, I am GUESSING Winchester Model 70.

April 19, 2018, 05:33 PM	#9
csmith_519 Junior Member Join Date: April 6, 2018 Posts: 3	The action spacing is about 8.5 inches

April 19, 2018, 07:32 PM	#10
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Yup. M70