What year was my Model 70 manufactured?
| Winchester Model 70 | |
|---|---|
| Wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Winchester Repeating Arms Company, U.S. Repeating Arms, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal |
| Produced | 1936–1963 (pre-1964, controlled feed) 1964–2006 (post-1964 push feed/Classic) 2008– |
How can you tell if a Winchester Model 70 is pre 64?
The best way to identify a Pre-’64 Model 70 Winchester rifles is the serial number and the fore-end screw to secure the barrel to the stock. [4] Model 70 rifles with serial numbers below 700,000[5] are the pre-’64 variety.
Where is the Winchester Model 70 manufactured?
After 2006, a number of Model 70 bolt action rifles were produced at a Herstal Group factory (FNM) in South Carolina, U.S.A. over several years. Production was then moved to our factory in Viana, Portugal — a factory which was already part of the Herstal Group (our parent company).
What caliber is Winchester Model 70?
The Model 70 High Grade Maple features a Gloss finish AAAA Maple stock with cut checkering and Schnabel forearm. Calibers: . 243 Winchester, . 264 Winchester Magnum, .
What is a proof mark on a gun?
: a distinctive symbol stamped into the metal of the barrel or other part of a firearm to indicate that testing of the part bearing the stamp by firing proof loads has been carried out.
When was the last year the m 70 was made?
However on the Model 70 the last year listed in the book is 1982 with a starting serial number of G1537134. Is this rifle a late model Classic? When the tailgate drops the BS stops. I beleive it is a late model yes. And thank you for taking the time to look it. Last edited by ehunter; 12/21/08 .
Is there a serial number for a Winchester Model 70?
While dating your Model 70 by serial number can be difficult, and there are many “legends” about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. A few reasons cited are: There is probably some kernel of truth to all of them.
When was the Model 70 and 94 made?
The most collectable Model 70s and 94s are the “pre-64” guns, manufactured before a significant production change in 1964. For those Model 70 and 94 owners interested in when their specific rifle was made, the tables below show serial number range by year made.
Where are the date stamps on a Model 70 rifle?
In the absence of factory records, it may seem logical to regard the date stamp under the chamber area of the barrel as a way to date a rifle (these stamps were present on the model 70 until 1956). However, these stamps indicate the year of barrel production only, and not the rifle.