Winnie Model 70's
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Winnie Model 70's
I know how to tell Pre-64 and Post 64 Model 94's apart by just looking at them, but is there a sure fire way with Model 70's to know by just seeing a picture of one? My broke college student self is in no position at the moment to buy another gun lol, but a Model 70 is definitely on my short list and i was looking at a few online when I realized I have no way to determine if it is pre or post. With a 94 I look for the screw on the bottom side and screws instead of pins in the receiver, but the only thing I know about Model 70s is that it seemed like something about the safety changed at some point, but I don't remember what. Any tips?
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Re: Winnie Model 70's
Pre 64 is controled round feed. Has big non rotating Mauser type extractor on right side of bolt.Right side of post 64 bolt is just round, usually jeweled.
Re: Winnie Model 70's
There have been several changes to the Model 70 over the years. Some post 64's are controlled round feed as well. The easiest way to tell is by the serial number. You'd think anyone selling a pre 64 would list it as such to obtain a higher price, but just ask for the serial number or at least the first several digits to be 100% certain of the date of manufacture.
Re: Winnie Model 70's
Yes. Also, the pre-64's have a swell in the barrel where the rear sight is mounted, the post-64's don't.JB wrote:There have been several changes to the Model 70 over the years. Some post 64's are controlled round feed as well. The easiest way to tell is by the serial number. You'd think anyone selling a pre 64 would list it as such to obtain a higher price, but just ask for the serial number or at least the first several digits to be 100% certain of the date of manufacture.
Re: Winnie Model 70's
Washita wrote:
Also, the pre-64's have a swell in the barrel where the rear sight is mounted, the post-64's don't.
Not really - the pre-64 featherweights don't have the bbl swell, and IIRC neither do the HB target models.
The last 1963 Model 70 had serial number 580,471 - so all pre-64's will be lower than that.
Post-64 Model 70's Serial numbers were supposed to have started at 700,000 when the new model was introduced in1964 - However a few have been noticed at numbers below that established guideline.
Starting in 1969, up to 1991, they had a G prefix before the SN.
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Re: Winnie Model 70's
Has to look old with controlled round feed.
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The bolt handle knob is hollow on most pre-64's. I don't know if all were hollow. Look for a hole in the end of the bolt handle.
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I believe most had solid knobs.Marc wrote:The bolt handle knob is hollow on most pre-64's. I don't know if all were hollow. Look for a hole in the end of the bolt handle.