Will a post-64 classic Model 70 barrel fit a pre-64 action or will it have to be modified?

Not without a lot of modifications. The guard screw hole spacing is different for one thing.

Yes the barrel will fit a pre-64. The one I tried did not index properly so some fitting may well be required.

How in the hell does the guard screw spacing affect the barrel fit?

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Originally posted by eddieharren:
How in the hell does the guard screw spacing affect the barrel fit?

That one has me lost, too!

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Originally posted by eddieharren:
How in the hell does the guard screw spacing affect the barrel fit?

That one has me lost, too!

Well if it was my old mind making the comment I would have been thinking about the fact the actions are different enough that the stock don't interchange. What I read and what I answer sure do not always match.

Sure glad you younger guys never answer a question that wasn't asked. Just wait.

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Originally posted by eddieharren:
How in the hell does the guard screw spacing affect the barrel fit?

Yeah, I'd like to know that one too. And Jim calls me stupid, lol.

The answer is yes, they can be made to work.

A post-64 Classic barrel already has the cone and extractor slot. It may or may not line up correctly.

RamRod, I'm 60.5 yrs old and I try like hell not to blame my numerous f-ups on that fact.
As the sign in my shop says:
"It's easy to criticize"