Is there a pre 64 Winchester Model 70?
Wayne Miller of the Ohio Gun Collector’s Association has written an excellent article on the pre-64 model 70, putting this rifle’s popularity into proper context, and at the same time conveying some great information about collecting the „Rifleman’s Rifle“. It’s a good read for novices and seasoned collectors alike.
Is the Winchester pre 64 a long action gun?
The pre-64 was only made in a „long“ action, as when using shorter calibers, the magazine box had spacers added in either the rear or front, or both to allow feeding.
What was the caliber of the Winchester Model 64?
The Model 64 was available in .30 WCF (30-30), .32 WS, .25-35, and .219 Zipper (1938-1941) calibers. This rifle could be ordered with a round 24 or 20 inch barrel, the wood walnut, plain or checkered, with a pistol-grip stock and shotgun buttplate.
When did the Winchester Model 54 come out?
Winchester Model 54 rifles were the first successful bolt action sporting rifles manufactured by Winchester and were available from 1925 up until the Model 70’s began appearing on dealers’ racks in 1937. The model 54 was really a form of sporterized Mauser and lacked refinements being sought by the bolt action minded sportsmen.
There’s little I can tell you about the pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 that Chuck Hawks hasn’t already covered in Guns and Shooting Onlinearticles. I will simply say that there are few rifles anywhere, at any price, which impresses me as much as that special marriage of steel and walnut.
What was the Winchester Model 70 in 1937?
The first year production rifles would be the standard model, national match model with 24 inch barrels, and the bull gun with a 28 inch barrel in 30-06 only. The Winchester model 70 of 1937 would be chambered in the 250 Savage, 220 Swift, 257 Roberts, 270 Winchester, 7 mm Mauser, and 30-06.
What’s the serial number on a Winchester pre 64?
Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Target 220 Swift,26″ heavy barrel,serial #328690,98% original bluing,steel butt plate,canjar trigger,great condition. GUN COLLECTIONS WANTED FOR CASH! We… (read more) Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 220Swift 26″ barrel,serial #242283,nice condition. GUN COLLECTIONS WANTED FOR CASH!
When did the Winchester Model 70 308 come out?
The 308 would be a new cartridge in 1954 and Winchester would chamber it in the new Winchester model 70 featherweight model. The Pre 64 model 70 featherweight would be very popular in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Only available in the 308 cartridge in 1954 and available in two styles.