My prewar Win M70 came with 2" cut off(.300H&H) and the rear sight missing. What was the original rear? Marbles,Lyman...? And is it available? What front sight can you recommend with this combo? Also who makes a decent receiver sight for this rifle. Your opinions and experiences would be appreciated.

Prewar: The correct rear receiver sight to install on your Rifle would be the Lyman 48 WJS I have several of these and you will be able to find one easily but the cost will be $50.00 to $75.00. The correct barrel mounted rear sight is the Winchester 22-G and I have several of these also in my collection of Model 70 accoutrements. You should expect to pay $18.00 to $35.00 for one of these and the correct elevator. Good luck in seeking these out there are lots of them out there. I would suggest the Receiver sight Lyman 48 WJS model as it has a lot of vertical movement allowing you greater lattitude in choice for the front sight. I have no specific suggestions regarding replacement of the sawed off front ramp sight. There are very attractive front sights commercially available that have wrap around bands that attach easily by a smith with silver solder. Good luck and let me know if I can be of more assistance. The wonderful book "The Riflemans Rifle" will show you detailed pictures of all sights in question.
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VarmintGuy

Varmint Guy,

the adjustable rear sight that Winchester made, a single leaf on a screw that would move it forward and back for elevation, what model was that? and what guns would it have been on? I have an original one on my .458winmag and was just curious. Only place I know of to get them is th repro by Wisner, supposed to be better than the originals.

Red

Dago Red: That screw adjustable sight was made by Winchester and it was reserved exclusively for the African Model of the 70 line. It was used from 1956 - 1963. It replaced a Lyman #6 sight that was only used for part of 1956 on the Africans. This Lyman #6 that got replaced was a two blade flip up model. The screw adjustable Model you have is called "the Winchester Adjustable Sporting Rear Sight and Base". No model # just the name!
I do not have a fresh feel for the price of the sight on your Rifle as they are rare and they were only used on that African and not on the 375 H&H apparently! So they are rare and I am sure the Wisener folks are probably the only place to get the repo! I had owned a couple of Africans way back when they were only $600.00 to $800.00 and way after I got rid of them then we all found out just how rare the African is and of course the prices have skyrocketed! Good for you!
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