Which models of Pre 64 winchester model 70 is best for a custom build, or does it matter? I think I have found one I'd like to buy. It is in Win 264 and is in pretty good condition.
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Re: Winchester Pre 64?
the best kind are the ones that are already beat up, or have been modified some way from original... otherwise they are too valuable to tear apart for a custom build... a nice .264 that is straight is worth nearly $1500
DD
the best kind are the ones that are already beat up, or have been modified some way from original... otherwise they are too valuable to tear apart for a custom build... a nice .264 that is straight is worth nearly $1500
DD
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I went ahead and got it. I am thinking it may be too original and or clean to actually modify though. May not have been the one I should have bought. I will try and get pics up soon.
I went ahead and got it. I am thinking it may be too original and or clean to actually modify though. May not have been the one I should have bought. I will try and get pics up soon.
Re: Winchester Pre 64?
serial number is 4747xx. Appears it was built in 1960.
serial number is 4747xx. Appears it was built in 1960.
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Yeah, post some pics, that will help identify if it is straight or not... the finish is critical and is very difficult to tell over pictures, but I am sure we will give it a shot.
Dave
Yeah, post some pics, that will help identify if it is straight or not... the finish is critical and is very difficult to tell over pictures, but I am sure we will give it a shot.
Dave
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Pics tomorrow
Pics tomorrow
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Already out it in the safe for the night.
Already out it in the safe for the night.
Re: Winchester Pre 64?
Found out the D&T is factory. Is the bedding job aftermarket?
Found out the D&T is factory. Is the bedding job aftermarket?
Re: Winchester Pre 64?
I don't recall seeing "Factory" bedding jobs on any of the Pre '64 Mod. 70's I've had... But, Winchester wasn't all that consistant back in the day. If someone requested something and they could do it... they would. Good find! Post pics!
I don't recall seeing "Factory" bedding jobs on any of the Pre '64 Mod. 70's I've had... But, Winchester wasn't all that consistant back in the day. If someone requested something and they could do it... they would. Good find! Post pics!
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I will get pics tonight. Probably a 'smith bedding job.
It is a brownish material used to bed it. Only bedding jobs I have ever had were done by GAP. I am no expert, but the bedding job on this rifle looks very old, but very well done. Pics this evening. Its not perfect, but I am proud of it.
I will get pics tonight. Probably a 'smith bedding job.
It is a brownish material used to bed it. Only bedding jobs I have ever had were done by GAP. I am no expert, but the bedding job on this rifle looks very old, but very well done. Pics this evening. Its not perfect, but I am proud of it.
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Pics uploading to PB now. Didnt want to take it back apart, so no pics of the bedding job. Pics shortly.
Pics uploading to PB now. Didnt want to take it back apart, so no pics of the bedding job. Pics shortly.
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Here we go. What do you think? You can just barely see in one of the pics that a recoil pad was added at some point.
Here we go. What do you think? You can just barely see in one of the pics that a recoil pad was added at some point.
Re: Winchester Pre 64?
I Like It!!! It's not really a "collector" grade but it has some good honest wear. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate to do a build with it if that was the intended purpose and I got into it cheap... say... under $750.00. Oh, if it's "Factory" .264 it's worth a little more than most... but still not a $2000 M70. Have fun with it whatever you decide!
I Like It!!! It's not really a "collector" grade but it has some good honest wear. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate to do a build with it if that was the intended purpose and I got into it cheap... say... under $750.00. Oh, if it's "Factory" .264 it's worth a little more than most... but still not a $2000 M70. Have fun with it whatever you decide!
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The only thing I would wonder about from the pictures is the stock. Bedding may not hurt a bunch, but it will hurt a little value wise. The other thing that I can't tell is if it has original finish or not on the stock? Or if it is an aftermarket stock, it is sure a nice looking piece of wood, definately doesn't look like a factory pad. However, I would still say that barreled action is going to be worth nearly $1,000, the .264 is a good caliber, and they bring some money...
Dave
The only thing I would wonder about from the pictures is the stock. Bedding may not hurt a bunch, but it will hurt a little value wise. The other thing that I can't tell is if it has original finish or not on the stock? Or if it is an aftermarket stock, it is sure a nice looking piece of wood, definately doesn't look like a factory pad. However, I would still say that barreled action is going to be worth nearly $1,000, the .264 is a good caliber, and they bring some money...
Dave
Re: Winchester Pre 64?
based on the serial number in the last picture,
http://www.armscollectors.com/sn/winlookup.php
says its a model year 1960
based on the serial number in the last picture,
http://www.armscollectors.com/sn/winlookup.php
says its a model year 1960
