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08 July 2012, 05:43
wapiti22
Pre-64 Winchester
what are the differences between a featherweight and standard pre-64 Winchester Model 70. I know the barels and trigger guards are different. Anything else?


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08 July 2012, 18:23
jimatcat
Buttplate/recoil pads also


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08 July 2012, 22:08
manhasset
Hollow Bolt Knob
13 July 2012, 23:23
Glen71
The stocks would be different, at least the inletting, and the sights (I think).
14 July 2012, 01:41
swampshooter
The barrels are thinner and lighter.


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14 July 2012, 04:54
Cross L
Aluminum bottom metal on featherweight
14 July 2012, 05:07
SlamFire
Featherweight top, standard weight bottom



Standard Weight





Feather weight





The standard weight has an older safety arrangement.
14 July 2012, 20:46
wapiti22
Looks like the only thing in common is the action itself. Thanks for the great photos.


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20 July 2012, 18:18
Jim Kobe
quote:
Originally posted by manhasset:
Hollow Bolt Knob


The hollow bolt knob was not exclusive to the featherweight. Some of the later original standards also had hollow bolt knobs.


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