How to 'read' serial number

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10 August 2011, 07:22

Lucky1

How to 'read' serial number

I need some help. i am looking at a Winchester Model 70 rifle and would like to know what year it was built. Can anyone help me 'read' the serial number? Thanks!
John

10 August 2011, 07:26

RIP

quote:
Originally posted by Lucky1:
I need some help. i am looking at a Winchester Model 70 rifle and would like to know what year it was built. Can anyone help me 'read' the serial number? Thanks!
John

Pre- or post 64, pushfeed or Classic,
letter prefix and first three digits would be a start.

I assume it is not a SC/FN of latest make.

10 August 2011, 08:00

Lucky1

RIP,
Probably post abd pushfeed. The serial # starts G113XXXX.Thanks!
John

10 August 2011, 08:23

RIP

New Model 70 Rifles, "post-64" pushfeed
annual serial number range:

1974: 1,130,147 to 1,176,878
(quantity 46,732)

11 August 2011, 00:31

dogcat

Google it. You will find several places on the web where the SN's are listed and you can tell when the gun was made.