Model 70 finish

moretoys

May 16, 2011 09:35

Why do I see so many pre 64 model 70's with a matte finish on the reciever? Was this a factory option or a refinish?
I believe the 220 swift was matte from the factory, but a .300 H&H with a gloss barrel. Something did'nt look right.

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  tsr1965

  May 16, 2011 09:37

  Not all of them are fakes, in fact most of them are not fakes. I am not 100% sure, but perhaps the Super Grade had a high luster finish.
  
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  62fuelie

  May 16, 2011 10:25

  I'm sure Bert or Bob can tell us more, but my 1963 .243 Varmint has a matte receiver that I have no reason to believe is other than stock. I thought it was because the Varmints were so heavy they would be more likely used in "still" hunting and this would prevent any reflection spooking the critters.

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  GuvamintCheese

  May 16, 2011 10:41

  From 1936 to 1939 the models 70's reciever was polished before it was blued. Because of the glare (and complaints) winchester quit polishing the reciever in '39 and lightly sand blasted them to give it a matte finish. Some recievers begin to "shine" after they are handled alot though.
  
  The barrel of a .220 swift is stainless steel and is matted because it is a type of paint rather than blue.
  
  
  There is no difference in finish from a standard grade to a Super grade.
  
  This is from memory I will check my facts in R. Rules book later.
  
  
  EDIT: The stainless barrels until 1959 were plated with iron and then blued (mottled), not painted...Thanks for the email.

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