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pre 64 or not

hivoltg
A friend of mine was left some rifles when his dad passed. One is a Wnchester model 70. We are trying to tell if it is a pre-64 or not. How do I tell?

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  • Ray Boone
    A pre-64 Model 70 will have a serial number that is onlyh a number, no letter prefix, and the number will be less than 600,000 (actually about 580,000 but I forget the change). The most recognizable difference is the extractor- the pre-64 is non-rotating, added on to the bolt as a separate piece, like is now sold as the "classic" models. The post 64 extractor is like the Remington 700/Savage 110, built into the bolt face and turn with the bolt as it turns. Also the ejector is a spring plunger in the bolt face (on the post 64), on the pre-64 it's a fixed blade set in the receiver about the bridge, and as the bolt is pulled to the rear it slides up into the slot in the bolt, to hit the cartridge face, pushing it out of contact. This should be enough for you to determine if it's pre or post 64.
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  • hivoltg
    thanks Ray. That should help

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  • modoc
    The early one is called the control feed and the later one is a SLAM FEED.Most big game hunters shoot control feed rifles for safety.They can only be reloaded if the original cartridge case is completely out of the action.In the slam feed there is a chance that you could get two rounds in the action at once causing you to clear before the next shot.In hunting dangerous game you probably won't get the shot off in time.Another valid reason for double barreled rifles.

    BILL
    KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.BUT NOT HOT.....single action S&Ws are keepers
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  • He Dog
    Actually it is usually called push feed, Slamming is not great for rifles.
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  • METCO
    year should be stamped underside of bbl. if pre 64.
    take out of stock and look.
    metco
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  • hivoltg
    He tells me that the serial number # is G1143637. Does this sound correct or is he looking at the wrong number.

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  • armcandy
    If their is a G in the serial number on the receiver it is NOT a Pre 64.

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  • hivoltg
    thanks armcandy

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  • snickers
    My books indicate your rifle was made in 1974.

    MONEY TALKS mine says good-bye
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