Winchester Pre/64 Mod. 70
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Ardent
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Considered a better action, and made in the USA, went to Japan sometime after '64. I too prefer the pre-64 action, they simplified the post actions. The new "classic" models like the Classic Featherweight utilize the pre-64 action design, I had one in .308 gorgeous and smooth rifles.
Ardent said:
The Model 70 was never built in Japan.
In 2 years however I will bet we are going to see a pile of Model 70's and '94's built in Japan. Model 70's built with Browning quality are sure to be a winner.
There is a lot of nostalgia in the US. The pre-64 was a superbe rifle before WW II, and a decent rifle into the late '50's but the quality was slipping. They do not handle gas from blown primers very well--one of the things that was improved on the later "classic" versions. Most had good barrels and shot well but the standard rifle was fairly heavy--reason the featherweight version was brought out. Collectors love them because there are many models, grades, calibers to collect and original rifles are becoming very scarce.
I have had all 3 versions, pre-64, post 64 and classic and I prefer the latter for hunting rifles.
FWIW, 44Bore.
I have had all 3 versions, pre-64, post 64 and classic and I prefer the latter for hunting rifles.
FWIW, 44Bore.
Ardent
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Win/64 said:
To the post-64, and it appears I was incorrect about the M70 post-64 being Japanese made.
Here's the best rundown I'm aware of:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_70
They were an expensive rifle to make. There was a fair bit of hand fitting. But they were very reliable. The post 64 had better barrels BTW. As far as the design goes the "classic" was ,as mentioned ,had/has better at gas handling. The steel in the pre-war Remingtons M-30 was of better quality.
[QUOTE='Boo]The Model 70 was never built in Japan.
In 2 years however I will bet we are going to see a pile of Model 70's and '94's built in Japan. Model 70's built with Browning quality are sure to be a winner.[/QUOTE] As long as they are mod.70's and not a reworked A-Bolt.
In 2 years however I will bet we are going to see a pile of Model 70's and '94's built in Japan. Model 70's built with Browning quality are sure to be a winner.[/QUOTE] As long as they are mod.70's and not a reworked A-Bolt.
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A dandy on EE, in .308 
There's Beauty In Simplicity
I own pre-64 M70's, in original condition, and looking for more. Everybody
probably has their favourite brand and type of rifle; mine just happens to be
the pre-64 M70. They are a quality rifle that doesn't need bells and whistles to attract the eye. The pre-64 M70 represents a High Point in American Gun
Manufacturing. The stock design,three position safety, smooth adjustable trigger, control round feeding, coned shaped breech for smooth action, hinged floorplate make up a rifle that is a extremely reliable, a pleasure to shoot and delivers consistant accuracy. There is not one thing I would change.
I heard said they are too heavy, but not for me; a good sling makes carrying a breeze. If you find they are too heavy, the feather weight is the one for you. Same action with a lighter barrel and stock with an aluminum floorplate and trigger guard.
Anyway, if any of you have one you want to sell, please send me a PM.
I own pre-64 M70's, in original condition, and looking for more. Everybody
probably has their favourite brand and type of rifle; mine just happens to be
the pre-64 M70. They are a quality rifle that doesn't need bells and whistles to attract the eye. The pre-64 M70 represents a High Point in American Gun
Manufacturing. The stock design,three position safety, smooth adjustable trigger, control round feeding, coned shaped breech for smooth action, hinged floorplate make up a rifle that is a extremely reliable, a pleasure to shoot and delivers consistant accuracy. There is not one thing I would change.
I heard said they are too heavy, but not for me; a good sling makes carrying a breeze. If you find they are too heavy, the feather weight is the one for you. Same action with a lighter barrel and stock with an aluminum floorplate and trigger guard.
Anyway, if any of you have one you want to sell, please send me a PM.
longbranch*
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Pre-64 M70
Picked up a nice 1954 vintage Model 70 in .300 H&H recently. I cant wait to get it home and install the Leupold on it. Only other Pre-64 M70 I had was a 1947 made .270WCF with Griffin&Howe side-mounted Lyman Alaskan (post+crosshair) scope. Sold it about 15 years ago for $800, was a heavy beast.
Geoff in Victoria
Picked up a nice 1954 vintage Model 70 in .300 H&H recently. I cant wait to get it home and install the Leupold on it. Only other Pre-64 M70 I had was a 1947 made .270WCF with Griffin&Howe side-mounted Lyman Alaskan (post+crosshair) scope. Sold it about 15 years ago for $800, was a heavy beast.
Geoff in Victoria
257Roberts
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My pre64 is a 243 std. rifle. The front sight removed and the rifle has been reblued. Still a real nice rifle being 50 years old this year.
I would like to find a 270 featherweight in good condition.
257 Roberts
I would like to find a 270 featherweight in good condition.
257 Roberts
