Win m70 pre 64 bolt handle

coltmark

September 21, 2010 12:39

I recently purchased a winchester m70 standard Ser 115xxx made in 1949. The bolt handle is smooth and not the knurled (hollow knob) handle seen on most of this period model 70's. Is this correct? the bolt appears to match the gun.

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  Ambrose

  September 21, 2010 13:55

  My M70's made in 1949, 1950, & 1953 have solid knobs. The ones I have that were made in 1956, 1959, & 1960 have hollow knobs. I'd guess yours is "correct".

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  drl50

  September 21, 2010 15:02

  Originally introduced on the Featherweight in mid 1952, it was adapted to the standard rifles as well. Not all the early featherweights got them and it transitioned slowly to the standard rifles after that. The bolt probably has the same serial number as the rifle etched in it.

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  GuvamintCheese

  September 21, 2010 19:08

  quote:Originally posted by drl50
  Originally introduced on the Featherweight in mid 1952, it was adapted to the standard rifles as well. Not all the early featherweights got them and it transitioned slowly to the standard rifles after that. The bolt probably has the same serial number as the rifle etched in it.If the bolt is correct, it will be etched with the same serial No. +1.

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