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I have a chance to snag a pre-64 (1957 I beleive) Model 70 in 300 H&H. only alteration is removal of the steel buttplate and recoil pad installed. It is stainless (kind of a flat finish almost like parkerized). I have never seen a pre-64 in stainless. I'm no gun expert. Did Winchester make pre-64's in stainless and would that make this one worth more? Ballpark range of it's value? Sorry I have no pictures and I'm pressed for time. I may buy it at lunch today. Thanks Jim ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | ||
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Yes and Yes. According to Hornady, some 264 WMs were barrelled w/ stainless barrels to try and increase barrel life. So there were Pre 64s w/ stainless barrels and they were/are more rare. That coupled w/ the 300 H & H chambering will boost the cost. | |||
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But unfortunately, the addition of a pad makes it a shooter, and not a collector. | |||
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Winchester offered stainless barrels in all calibers as an option. They made a lot of 264 and 220 swift stainless barrels, nearly all of these calibers. They also made a fairly high number in 300 H&H. All of these three offerings were 26 inch so it makes sense that there would be a disproportionate amount of 300 H&H in stainless compared to 320-06, 270 etc. For the record I only ever saw one 270 stainless barreled pre 64. What is the price of that rascal? PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor | |||
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Less than it should be probably. I bought it. ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Funny, I recently purchased a Pre-64 in 300 H&H as well. Mine is blued and has a fair bit of wear on it. Initial shooting results offer the promise of very good accuracy. 1" with 165 gr. Horn IL's at 3115 fps... and a spooky 3-shot overlap in the .20" range...but added two fliers on top of it. I've considered having the rifle cera-koted and refinishing the stock with some boiled linseed oil. I'm not after any real collectors value...and I rather like the idea of a nicely coated rifle. Anyway, good luck with the 300! Regards, Robert ****************************** H4350! It stays crunchy in milk longer! | |||
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