What year Winchester model 70?

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I have an older Model 70 with serial G1142###. Anybody have any info on this gun and when it was made? If you had this gun, would you sell it? The caliber is .30-06 Springfield.

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The lack of a claw extractor and the stock design, pressed checkering and recoil pad are all indicators. Actually I believe its a M-70A.

If the rifle shoots well, I'd keep it. At one time the M-70 in .30/06 was the standard by which all other rifles were measured, even if the push feed versions weren't as desirable as the CRF models.
 
Boomer said:
The lack of a claw extractor and the stock design, pressed checkering and recoil pad are all indicators. Actually I believe its a M-70A.

If the rifle shoots well, I'd keep it. At one time the M-70 in .30/06 was the standard by which all other rifles were measured, even if the push feed versions weren't as desirable as the CRF models.
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It has a very smooth action. I'm actually considering selling this rifle.
 
In the nine years that model was out, they may have made stock changes. The first ones made after 1964 had the barrel not only floating, but litterally floating in space.
There was so much clearance around the barrel that hunters complained of the spce filling with spruce needles and other forest debres.
The barrels had the right taper to allow quite accurate shooting, while so floated. But those of us who appreciate aesthetics and quality in guns, took one look at the large stock with the pressed in checkering and the oversize rut around the barrel and went "Yuck."
 
H4831 said:
In the nine years that model was out, they may have made stock changes. The first ones made after 1964 had the barrel not only floating, but litterally floating in space.
There was so much clearance around the barrel that hunters complained of the spce filling with spruce needles and other forest debres.
The barrels had the right taper to allow quite accurate shooting, while so floated. But those of us who appreciate aesthetics and quality in guns, took one look at the large stock with the pressed in checkering and the oversize rut around the barrel and went "Yuck."
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So, are you saying you don't like my gun?
 
Even "Winchester" (U.S.R.A. ) conceded they were "Yuck" and eventually
changed a whole pile of stuff, including changing back to cut checkering and
Mauser style claw extractor ... then coining their updated marketting motto to be
"Winchester... the way you want it "
No matter, by 2006, the damage done, they were out of business.
 
There is nothing wrong with the push feed action, from the standpoint of practical use. In some ways, I prefer them.
If it were my rifle, and if I had a need for a good '06, I'd keep it.
 
Bitumen said:
So, are you saying you don't like my gun?
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Hate to say it, but you asked and you got an answer or two.
If the gun powder feller says it's yuck, then it could very well
be yuck.
Beauty lies, yep, sometimes it just does........
You didn't tick off the "I have thick skin" check box when you
applied here aye?............ ;)
 
H4831 said:
In the nine years that model was out, they may have made stock changes. The first ones made after 1964 had the barrel not only floating, but litterally floating in space.
There was so much clearance around the barrel that hunters complained of the spce filling with spruce needles and other forest debres.
The barrels had the right taper to allow quite accurate shooting, while so floated. But those of us who appreciate aesthetics and quality in guns, took one look at the large stock with the pressed in checkering and the oversize rut around the barrel and went "Yuck."
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How about the aluminum bottom metal and rivited follower spring plus new push feed design? Those were not huge selling points either.
 
That scope looks like it may add some value to the rifle.
Looks like a Bushnell with target turrets.
Or pull the scope and sell with rings only.
Someone will have taste buds for her.
And to think there are tags to be filled.
Best you hurry this one along in the EE.
 
They are cutting you a pretty deep rut.Looky ,like a bushnell is going to add value.Let his wounds heal up before you twist the knife!
 
Cut the fella some slack guys.:confused:

there's nothing wrong with a Model 70 of '74 vintage. By then the barrel channel gap had been rectified and that one looks like it has cut checkering, pic is a little fuzzy though. My brother has the same rifle in 7 Rem Mag dating to '75 and it's a good rig. His has cut checkering, all the original sights and a period B&L 3-9 on top. It shoots well with the Imperial ammo he got with it and I'd carry it after anything...he does.

Nothing wrong with a good push feed Model 70. I've owned and used a few myself.
 
The "1968" issues were mostly taken care of by 1971 or 72. Win m-70's from then through the 1990's were good solid hunting rifles--some quite accurate, some dogs just like any of the others of the period.
 
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