model 70 ? pre 64

SP45

November 02, 2011 14:11

when did winchester start drilling the two scope mount holes on the top of the rear receiver bridge on pre 64 model 70's. I am out of stste and forgot my Madis book. Thanks

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  the yooper

  November 02, 2011 20:31

  Madis "Handbook" states 1945 for standard drilling. Prior to that special order only.
  yooper

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  SP45

  November 03, 2011 07:13

  great, thanks for the help, the ones I am looking at are 47 and 48

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  LCHABER

  November 05, 2011 04:52

  I have a 1947 model 70 with the rear bridge undrilled , untapped.

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  sandwarrior

  November 05, 2011 18:54

  quote:Originally posted by the yooper
  Madis "Handbook" states 1945 for standard drilling. Prior to that special order only.
  yooper
  
  
  I thought it was closer to the 1950's. Reason Being is Remington was the first to drill and tap a production rifle, the 721/722.

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