Recent content by drakar77

Crabo, I traded for one of these this summer and I really like it. It does have some issues, which are not big issues with me. Cons: I have to clean with bore snake about every 50 to 100 rounds (easy to do on the Ar platform) I have had one split case in 3-400 rounds. Pros: 1/2" groups...

Re: Does anyone know the history of the Remington 788? For being a cheap"er" rifle they have a good following now. I bought one at auction 30-30 first year in about 95%+ condition. Sure didn't seem "cheap" nice little rifle. I would have to agree it would one heck of a deer gun for...

Re: Winchester model 70 US PROP question. Yes, I am hopeful that I can atleast determine Army or USMC... I love the research part of buying guns almost more then shooting. I pretty much stole this one so if and when I would sell it I will make some money and someone else would feel they got...

Re: Winchester model 70 US PROP question. On the CMP's past auctions the serial numbers range between 350,000 to 411,000 range most in the 398 405 409 and 411,000's The ones around ours are 409,659, 409667 (mine), 409707, 409,755, and 409,773. There were a few serial numbers alot lower but...

Re: Winchester model 70 US PROP question. Yes, I am under the impression that this will be an Army team rifle. Did any Marksman stocks got to Nam? I Looked back on the Cmp auctions and man these did go for some bucks. 2000 all the way to 7200.00. And saw two one other auctions that...

Re: Winchester model 70 US PROP question. With a little more searching I am finding that the CMP released some thru their auctions thru the last few years. The 6-64 stamp on the barrel still may be interesting.

Hello I am new to this sight not normally my area. I bought a Winchester model 70 US Property engraved. serial number 4096xx in a marksmen stock. I would like to find out if this is Army or USMC. I am guessing that this is a competition gun but would be really cool if it was used as a...