winchester model 70

cranky2

February 07, 2015 06:40

I just purchased a used winchester model 70 xtr sporter magnum in 7mm remington magnum and on the opposite side of these markings on the barrel is the word featherweight,the barrel is 24"long and is clean {no open sights]non of my other xtr sporters have this.The markings are crisp and bright and match the other rifles.any ideas?

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  cranky2

  February 07, 2015 06:40

  I purchased a winchester model 70 with a Lyman Alaskan 2.5 power scope for $100.00 from a former "Tuskeegee Airman" whom I will not name. Upon tracing the serial number through a friend we discovered that it was made in 1947.According to him,"I shot a moose with it in 1955 and it's been in the closet ever since".The rifle has been appraised. Would obtaining a letter or bill of sale with his signature on it increase the value of the rifle?

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  DEEREHART

  February 07, 2015 06:45

  Yes

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  MG1890

  February 07, 2015 12:51

  They were all drilled at the factory for receiver sights. Also, factory installed receiver sights were common and cataloged. The stock is often factory notched for the receiver sight.

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  CapnMidnight

  February 07, 2015 21:56

  Your model 70 was most certainly drilled and tapped for a receiver sight, as has been accurately mentioned. The rifle was built in 1948.
  W.D.

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