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texas-shooter
I have a Sears Ted Williams Model 53, which is actually a Winchester Model 70. It is a great rifle but the stock is really cheap looking (pressed checkering etc). I have a chance to get a new factory post 64 Model 70 Stock that was a take off for a custome stock. Will my gun fit?

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  • texas-shooter
    I forgot to add that both are long actions (30.06)

    Texas-Shooter
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  • nononsense
    Ray,

    I think if you look at the examples that I posted below, you'll see that there is an 53"A" and a 53 version. The difference is whether it has a floorplate (Model 53) or not (Model 53A, blind magazine). The 53 has the floorplate but the shape of the floorplate is decidedly different from the Post '64 Model 70 floorplate. It is squared off at the front of the floorplate, not rounded like the Post '64 Model 70. Do a search for pictures of the Post '64 floorplate and the Model 53 floorplate and you'll see the difference right away.

    Best of luck!

    * As an afterthought, you might look into finding a Post '64 floorplate and substitute it for the Model 53 floorplate...Check Brownells or Numerich Arms (e-gunparts)*


    Sears 53 - Long Action - Hinged Floorplate - Checkered Walnut Stained Hardwood - Monte Carlo w/Buttplate - (Will Not Fit Winchester 70)

    http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=590250B&chrSuperSKU=590250&MC=


    Sears 53A / 73 - Long Action - Blind Box - Plain Walnut Stained Hardwood - Monte Carlo w/Buttplate (Fits Winchester 70A, 770 and 670)

    http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=590250B&chrSuperSKU=590250&MC=
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