Can someone help me locate the serial numbers for model 70's by the year they were made? I've got a SG with a 126XX and trying to determine exactly what year it was made. Thanks for any help.
Posts: 725 | Location: Texas | Registered: 18 March 2007
Almost impossible to date all Winchester Mdl 70 rifles. The info simply is not available because it was not kept accurately by Winchester for more than a few periods of time. I've tried on more than one occasion and never been successful.
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Vicvanb, pm returned. My supergrade has a thin white spacer in the forearm, grip and butt pad. Is any of that correct or do you think it was added? I know the pad was not original but the other two appear original. Any help appreciated!
Posts: 725 | Location: Texas | Registered: 18 March 2007
Originally posted by sevenmagltd.: Vicvanb, pm returned. My supergrade has a thin white spacer in the forearm, grip and butt pad. Is any of that correct or do you think it was added? I know the pad was not original but the other two appear original. Any help appreciated!
Factory original M70s did not have white spacers. It sounds like you have a re-stocked rifle. Maybe re-blued too?? A lot of Pre-war M70s were used heavily and later "restored." If so, they make good shooters but lose all collector value.
