25 April 2005, 18:48
swivelheadM-70 Recall/Repair
I purchased a LH M-70 .375 last September. Dealer contacted me yesterday to verify my address as Winchester has recalled the gun for repair. Anyone else gotten this news? Winchester is to send me a packing kit for return to their factory. Does anyone know what the problem is?
25 April 2005, 20:17
FjoldI didn't want to hear that. I also bought a lefty 375 last September also.
I just called the Winchester recall number (800) 945-5372 and they said that for a specific batch of left handed M-70's the trigger and safety mechanism were adjusted incorrectly during assembly.
They would not give me a range of serial numbers for the affected guns but mine is not one of the ones being recalled. (Serial No. G377XXX)
Mine was involved. Same September batch. Fjold, thanks for the number.
26 April 2005, 02:44
swivelheadThanks for the heads up. I knew someone on this forum would know.