Model 70 Cloverleaf Tang?

Arkansastim

January 09, 2003 10:04

Hello,

I have a Pre 64 Model 70 Standard rifle in .270. The rifle was built in 1947. I've heard several people descibe a "cloverleaf tang". My question is: How do I tell if my rifle has a cloverleaf tang? Any information is welcome!

Thank You!

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  martzkj@msn.com

  January 09, 2003 10:43

  I'm not a big Winchester fan. However whenever I heard guys talking about pre64 clover leaf tangs they were talking about model 88 Winchesters. I'm sure some one here will give us the whole story.

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  Herschel

  January 09, 2003 11:44

  Tim, The later model tang, when viewed from above, has an elongated football shape with long sweeping sides extending to the very back fo the tang. The earlier, cloverleaf, tang has the long curved sides ending just foreward of the rear triggerguard screw hole. The screw hole in the cloverleaf tang is in the center of an extension that forms the rear of the tang.

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  snickers

  January 09, 2003 12:38

  A 1947 should have a cloverleaf tang. They officially changed the tang at about s/n 80,000 but like everything else with these rifles there are exceptions. Hope this helps.
  
  MONEY TALKS mine says good-bye

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  Arkansastim

  January 10, 2003 02:12

  Thanx for the help! It's definitely got the cloverleaf tang

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