The serial number the only thing i remember it's start by a 4 (no G before)
Thanks
The .338 Mag was manufactured from 1959-1963. 9,525 units were made, and comprised 1.64% of the pre-64 models. It is the 8th rarest cartridge of the pre-64 model 70's, discounting the special chamberings.
The other 7 regular chamberings in order of rarity and percentage of production are:
.06% .300 Savage
.07% .35 Remington
.21% .458 Winchester
.25% 7x57 Mauser
.34% .358 Winchester
.47% .250/3000 Savage
.85% .300 Winchester Mag
The .300 Win Mag was manufactured in 1963 only, 4916 units.
The .264 Win Mag was manufactured from 1960-1963, but 24,114 units were made.
As you can see, an original pre-64 .338 Mag is a fairly rare piece.
"The serial number the only thing i remember it's start by a 4 (no G before)"
Well, that's a pretty good sign. 1959 serial numbers started with 440793.
Good luck. You may have stumbled into something good.
GV
[This message has been edited by GrandView (edited 03-23-2002).]
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Originally posted by jorge:
THe pre-64 "cult" which I am an avowed member is a fascinating endeavor. The cartridges and percentages posted are indeed accurate, although there were some made in 7.65 Argentine and other oddball calibers. The rarest of then all is the Supergrade Featherweight in 308 Winchester. Less than 300 units were manufactured. Standard grades and regular featherweights in 308 although not abundant, are also farily rare.
Good reply.
I certainly am not a collector of pre-64 mdel 70's. However in the years of my misspent youth a few originals cycled their way through my gun cabinet. I wish I had every one of them back.
I decided to buy the research material to become more acquainted with these rifles. The variations and chamberings are phenominal!
Besides being a nice piece of Americana, it was arguably the country's first good big game rifle. Good looking and handling, a good trigger, and a safety that's still the standard of the industry.
The rifle has aged well, and many many originals see yearly hunting use.
GV
The action alone is worth within $50.00 of the price you quote for the whole gun...but remember condition is everything, except in your case where there is no way that you can go wrong at that price, even on a 75% gun you are in good stead.
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Ray Atkinson
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Ray Atkinson
On a Friday night, after payday, it was hard to get inside there were so many customers. I got a nice 99F there for $65 and passed up a gold inlayed Parker for $225.
This store had no heat. Rumour had it that it had been a chicken coupe. True to most business development the owner built a big, new building, retired and put his son in charge. It went out of business soon there after.