Winchester 70 pre 64 Carbine

Dokey

July 23, 2013 05:58

Was the pre 64 Win 70 carbine offered with the option of not having the milled front sight ramp?

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  Bert H.

  July 23, 2013 06:36

  Are you asking if Winchester made a Model 70 Carbine with no front sight?
  
  If so, it is extremely unlikely. To the best of my knowledge, only the post-war Standard grade and Varmint grade rifles were offered in a "sightless" configuration.

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  drl50

  July 23, 2013 08:14

  The Model 70 Carbine was discontinued in 1946. All Model 70s through that time had "integral" front sight ramps (forged with the barrel). Soldering of front sight ramps on other Mod 70s started in the early 50's. I dont believe there was an option to preclude it on pre-war rifles. The pre-war rifles were not drilled for scopes nor was the pre-war safety very scope friendly.

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  Dokey

  July 24, 2013 05:47

  I was refering to GB auction 354381609, Win 70 22 hornet

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  MG1890

  July 24, 2013 09:08

  I really doubt that a special order 22" no front sight model 70 would still have the rear sight band & dovetail on the barrel. Although the crown looks original in the auction picture, the muzzle diameter looks too big. My bet is that the barrel is cut, recrowned & reblued. Also, looks like an aluminum featherweight floorplate. Buttplate fits very poorly. Wood color just doesn't look right. Sling studs wrong.
  
  I wouldn't consider this rifle as anything more than parts.

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  Bert H.

  July 24, 2013 12:42

  Ditto to what MG1890 stated.

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  CapnMidnight

  July 24, 2013 13:43

  1 more of that opinion.
  W.D.

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