I am getting cabin fever.. grin. Perhaps this is an early 7 digit model? Something else is going on here, which I suspect is not above board. With only the floor plate itself being a seperate component (figure 5). Winchester-Lee Straight Pull Rifle Model 1890 Model 1906 Model 61 Model 62 and 62A Model 1903 Model 63 Model 1905 Model 1907 Model 1910 Model 55 (Rimfire Rifle) . Picture Credits: All pictures courtesy Sportsmans Legacy. Winchester Model 70 Serial Number Lookup Quinn Bonner October 27, 2022 13:19; Updated . g. My gun has a plain walnut checkered Barrel Break-In: What It Is. Just found an XTR Sporter, (push feed) 25-06 in near new condition, Ser/ G20509XX. I dont see how a scam involving these rifles could be successful but I suppose its possible. While the extractor is the most common way to identify this bolt style you can also look at the bolt face (figure 4) and see that it does not have a small extractor, and does not include an ejector. Use the figures below to determine which bolt you have. I have not been able to get out and shoot it until this coming weekend. 1 Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and year 1866 through the early 1990s The following pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of Winchester Repeating Arms. Follow the path through the key to determine your Any help re year of manuf. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. Most anything with 6 digit SN's are made prior to 2000, 7 digits are 2000-2006 guns. Model 1902 Model 1904. Can anyone date that? Contact Winchester Ammunition directly. This information below gives a fairly accurate picture of year of manufacture for Model 70s until recent years (1992). Can anyone tell me how old it is and the approximate value? Shoot him in the ear hole. No step on the bolt handle. After this communication the rifle was sold to Roger Rule who featured it in his book along with a picture of the factory letter. Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. Hmm, since ehunter has his answer, thought I'd try to piggyback on his thread. But perhaps this page can help you somewhat in your research. to the right, then go to Ive yet to find info on that one, maybe its in Cody??? These refined groupings divide the pre-64 model 70into tensub-types. Most Winchester factory records for the model 70 have been lost or destroyed, which means there is less production information available for the model 70 than for most other Winchester rifles. Outline of Features|Condition| Louis Luttrell said. Lou and Larry, Thanks so much for the replies and congratulations on having these great pieces! It has gone through many changes over the years, but is currently still in production today. However you can call Winchester Firearms directly to inquire about the date of production on your rifle. Like, for example, establishing an insurance value, in case they are stolen.. Pretty happy to have found a nice 5 digit with very minimal damage. -Steve Garbe, I hate rude behavior in a man. thank you very much winchester70. To determine which floor plate assembly you may have, or to see which assembly you may need use the figures below. This assembly also only requires 2 action or trigger guard and floor plate screws. Thank you! RECORDS AT THE FACTORY INDICATE THE FOLLOWING SERIAL NUMBERS WERE ASSIGNED TO GUNS AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. now if i could only get these pictures to uploadim having a hell of a time trying to do as such. Submit a request. (Please remember that this information is a compilation over time -- collected from secondhand information. original probably decreases value. I also have a Winchester Model 70 w/ a similar serial # G followed by 7 digits. Winchester's Model 70 bolt-action rifle is without a doubt, one of the darlings of the American rifle shooter. THE HISTORY OF WINCHESTER HISTORIC SERIAL NUMBER RECORDS. The "G" prefix was solely Winchester's adherence to the GCA of 1968. Model 1900. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. The M70 fwt was made in 257 and also 7X57 for a couple of years when it was reintroduced in the early 80's. I have one in the Bob. They use these documents as a reference and the documents should be limited to that use. Records for rifles produced after 1992 have not been released. I know that my buddies classic is a tack driver. As you can see, that is a 7 digit serial #. Butt plate is either aluminum in the earlier production guns and black plastic on guns with later serial numbers. Of course, theyre not S/N 1 either, but cmon. In the Model 70 check carefully that the serial number on the bolt matches the I need help with my recently bought rifle. The trigger guard and the floor plate hinge are a solid piece of metal. Winchester70, Thanks for the information. a. Its smooth strong action has no peer. Year Serial Number Range. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. It appears that you are accessing the Winchester Website from outside North America. Serial number G2066XXX. I have 3 PF winchesters that I am pretty sure were made during the 1980's that also start with G and then 7 digits. You have either a National Match, My Classics are tackdrivers! And edited my above for clarity, as how it read and what was meant didnt match. 1935-1963: Pre '64 Winchester Repeating Arms Company 1964-2006: USRAC (U.S. The 2 piece trigger guard and floor plate assembly is two completely independant components(figure 6). The Number 2 rifle is a standard Model 70 of the period, also chambered in 30-06, and fitted with the factory standard open sights, but has also been drilled and tapped for riflescope mounts. Its a 5 digit. new member and this is my first post! The CONTROL ROUND PUSH FEED BOLT is a combination of the previous two types of bolts. If you need help determining names used for the parts of And as such follow the chart below for part availability. WinchesterCollector.org and unlike the 1 piece assembly either the trigger guard or the floor plate can be replaced individually. Their flagship rifle, mind you, not some budget priced .22. "buttons" in the pad inside the circle of tiny print, in better than average condition with SR # G15709XX. Model 70 Winchester. There are more than 2 million Model 70s out there, and it is often a standard by which other rifles are judged. Diagrams / Pictures|, Step 1: We reserve the right to make changes at any time and make no claims as to accuracy. In the absence of factory records, it may seem logical to regard the date stamp under the chamber area of the barrel as a way to date a rifle (these stamps were present on the model 70 until 1956). . I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. However the USRAC parts do not interchange with the pre'64 manufactured rifles. Model 1894 (Mod 94) Model 1895. Hello, Im hoping one of you experts can help me solve what is so far a mystery. . The 1 piece, the 2 piece, and the DBM (detachable box magazine) versions. But perhaps these pages can help you somewhat in your research. Very interesting. Here is another one. Butt plate is either aluminum in the earlier The CONTROL ROUND FEED BOLT will have a long "Claw" type extractor (see figure 3) and is often referred to as a pre'64 style bolt. Then STFU. M70 Featherweight push feed in 257 Rob. You might want to try the following link: That link will NOT work for M70's with letters in the SN. Early Winchesters (1873 - 1906) . Model 1873. It was in November 1979 that Mrs Ethel M. Lied wrote to Winchester to enquire about the history of a Model 70 in her possession which carried the serial number 2. And thank you for taking the time to look it. Production Type by Year of Manufacturer: 1935-1963: Pre '64 Winchester Repeating Arms Company 1964-2006: USRAC (U.S. XTR jives with late 70's. If you go google Winchester 70 XTR, you get lots of people talking about their late 70's to early 80's model 70's. I don't know if that designation stayed through the 2000's. anyone interested? Anyway - you can use the Browning alpha-numeric date code from the back of the "Blue Book of Gun Values" (Browning/Miroku Serialization). ), in which case the data was extrapolated to the best of our ability. Model 74 Model 77 Model 100 Model 88 Model 99 or Thumb Trigger. He has studied the Japanese sword arts and has a long history of involvement in the shooting sports, which has included authoring submissions to government on various firearms related issues and assisting in the design and establishment of shooting ranges. Model 1876. So if you are looking to own the first two Model 70's ever made then these are of interest to . In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling Winchester Repeating Arms Customer Service at the Morgan, Utah office. Jon Branch is the founder and senior editor of Revivaler and has written a significant number of articles for various publications including official Buying Guides for eBay, classic car articles for Hagerty, magazine articles for both the Australian Shooters Journal and the Australian Shooter, and hes a long time contributor to Silodrome. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. your gun, examine the G66571. I have 2 Classics: If possible, I'd like to get in on this. The action has some design similarities to Mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier Winchester Model 54, itself based on a Mauser 98-type action. The pawnshop dealer made him a four figure offer on the spot for it. Detail of a page from a Winchester ledger. would like to get a ruger44 redhawk or super redhawk sw 629 or somthing comp. Your I have this old Model 70 might just be worth rather more than you expect. I have one SN 148XXX that I believe to be a 1994 gun and another 824XXX that is supposed to be 1999-2001. Oh well if it shoots I won't care. For purposes of determining if your gun is legally considered an "antique" (pre-1899 DOM), the BATF has told us they use the DOM dates published by the manufacture (Winchester). And outside of a few custom builds and specialty rifles, all your Model 70's made after 1964 should follow these rules. Bringing this thread back up hoping someone can help me out, I've looked around the net and can't narrow a production year down on my model 70 but guessing early 90's?? Using the information above you should be able to determine when your Model 70 was produced. to the right, then go to Go to STEP 2. b. None of the page scans are of original documents but are simply transcribed information typed into a word processing program. Neither one of us have been able to find precise information on the rifle while trying to look it up by the serial number. Thanks again! Features such as controlled-round feeding and the three-position safety--not to mention classic good looks and a reputation for quality and accuracy--are just some of those measures. You should ask the seller what hed pay to add your #5 to his collection; ought to bring a few hundred Gs at least. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. So, based on your Serial # you have gun #4 - ZP means 2018 - Model 73 - D variation, although I don't know how many variants there are. Model 1886. There are more than 2 million Model 70s out there, and it is often a standard by which other rifles are judged. The Winchester trademark is used with the permission and to the credit of Olin Corporation/Winchester Division. None of the page scans are of original . Those dates coincide with the Madis dates and can be viewed on Winchesters site at: Winchesterguns.com NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, WinchesterCollector.org The website oldguns.net has a handy database for Winchester arms including lever-action rifles such as Model 1873, slide-action models such as the Model 61, bolt action rifles such as the Model 70, semi-automatics and shotguns. caliber the bbl is not marked ! I have a 2006 model new haven Win Model 70 in 300 wsm that has the balck packmyr pad, but not sure when Winchester started putting these on model 70's. You will find the sale page with further details if you click here. His travels have taken him to Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan and a number of other countries. I suspect youre right, RIA has been very successful with their marketing efforts in recent years. Winchester Post 64 Model 70 Information . rifle model type, confirm with the overall descriptions, then record the I have two M70's, and when utilizing the above link, plugging in just the numerical digits indicate both rifles are Pre-64. and I highly doubt that. (Serial Number Reference), Inadvertent destruction (during office cleaning), Records misplaced between ownership transitions. Also shown in figure 2 is that a push feed bolt has a completely inletted bolt face. These rifles also have thedog-legshaped safety lever still found on current model 70s. One day he was heading to a local pawnshop to get another rifle bore sighted and so he took the Model 70 along to see what reaction the pawnshop guy would have to it. Winchester pre-64 Model 70 serial numbers 1 and 2 Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 969539184. DO NOT ship the firearm as this is a federal offense. With Winchester in the mess they are in I'm not even sure there would be anyone there who could help. These groupsare "pre-war" and "post-war", with a small number of rifles between these two groups referred to as "transition" rifles. Go to STEP 2. Polishing roomrecords documented when each receiver was polished and are the most complete model 70 records in existence. Curious on what might thought of this listing here? CLICK HERE. eeks?? Give a Gift Serial Numbers for date manufactured for post-64 guns. The serial number is higher than 700,000 and may have a 'G' in front of the number-- You have a post-64 production Model 70 gun. plastic tip. The round barrel is Here's another for your viewing pleasure, and a little less money. I dont have a receipt so I dont know what I paid but seem to recall about $400. Enter the model of your gun in the box to the right, then go to Go to . The standard rifle had a plain walnut checkered pistol walnut stock. would be appreciated: JHanson907 said Please be aware, only serial number ranges with an approximate year are provided blow. Now come on, he said it was "rare". Please keep the following points in mind as you explore these pages: There are other outside resources including the Cody Firearm Museum -- which can be excellent for determining date of manufacture and value: Click here to go to our gun values resource links. production guns and black plastic on guns with later serial numbers. that's really got me scratching my head. Thanks TXGunNut said Deluxe Thanks never thought about it. If you would like to obtain factory research on your Winchester, we urge you to join WACA and the Cody Firearms Museum. Model 53. The PUSH FEED BOLT will have a small extractor and an ejector built into the bolt face as seen in figure 2. In the event of alteration or the serial number being expunged, the BATF needs to be advised. 11. Knowing the details of when your rifle was manufactured and what production generationyour rifleis from is essential knowledge for every model 70 owner. looking for info on this serial G10436 it has a boss system on it, what year was it made and was the boss a factory option? i hope this thread is still accurate and one of the historians here can give me a hand. Determine the model type of your Model 70 What records do exist leave some room for interpretation about the exact production date of any given pre-64 model 70. manufactured Model 70 rifle with the leased Winchester trademarked name on it. Whether you are buying parts, or just trying to understand how your rifle fits into the model 70 family of rifles, it begins with knowing when it was made. That pair of rifles is certainly of significant interest but they most certainly are not worth 1.75-million dollars! . Not complete but it covers a lot. The gun has an aluminum trigger guard and floor plate. No clip loading slot. I need a general price range for it also I want to trade it. But arent you rather amazed that the factory could have been so blind to the unique status of #1, with its potential promotional & advertising value? stock and forend. Johnsons personal gun Well documented as such FWIW its pictured on the cover of Houzes early Winchester bolt action book and Dan Sheuy included some of the Amoskeag auction pics of it in the article he wrote on the development of the .270 WCF in the WACA Collector issue-before last The Worlds first 270 WIN, Winchester didnt seem to keep S/N 1 of everything. These groups are "pre-war" and "post-war", with a small number of rifles between these two groups referred to as "transition" rifles. The "G" prefix added to the serial number had nothing to do with "improved guns". Not a serious attempt to sell; a serious attempt to sell would be consigning them to Rock Island. I just bought a Winchester Model 70 30-06 sprg lightweight, serial # G20255XX . You are correct that, in addition to a Van Orden M70, I am looking for one of the serial number 41,000-50,000 M70's as listed in Chandler's Volume 1. The price is set at USD$1,750,000.00. The DBM or Detachable Box Magazine is only for use with the DBM magazines which you can view and purchase HERE. opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features. One of my Winchesters is a Classic Sporter, .270 w/Boss. Since this information was provided through old documents (both official and otherwise), no representation is made that all serial number and year combinations are totally accurate. Beautiful gun with a Trijicon 3-9x 40 scope attached. But the fact remains; there is no original, single, totally accurate database of serial numbers from 1866 forward that we are aware of. These came in 3 basic types, and the depending upon the barrel you could then change the basic designation to a more specific type (i.e. Stew57, you might want to edit your post and X out the last three digits of your serial number. Mudstud it is G34XXXXX I did not want to post the whole serial number? Before the 1990s the Winchester Repeating Arms firearms brand transferred ownership several times. 1890 1 - 113 91 114 - 8620 92 8621 - 16080 . Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. Subscriber Services. They were likely using up what was left of the red inventory before going to black. im really excited for it. Is that accurate? long action verse long action magnum). I have a 7mm Rem Mag in Win. The rifles owner periodically loaned the rifle to his nephew, Mark Worthington, and eventually gave it to him in 1977. You have the Alaskan Model 70 Winchester. AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR "YEAR OF MANUFACTURE" IS AVAILABLE ON THE WINCHESTER ARMS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE. Click the image below to download the PDF document containing the serial number date-range information on many Winchester firearms. Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. If your firearm is not listed, we probably do not have any additional information. These two historic Winchester Model 70 rifles bearing serial numbers "1" and "2" are now being offered for sale by Sportsman's Legacy. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. But I guess thats no stranger than the factory sending them out for over-the-counter sale at a remote gun store, rather than making a special presentation of them to John Olin or some famous shooter like Whelen, Keith, etc. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. He has studied the Japanese sword arts and has a long history of involvement in the shooting sports, which has included authoring submissions to government on various firearms related issues and assisting in the design and establishment of shooting ranges. never released any serial number or date of manufacture lists for the Model 70 rifles that they manufactured from 1981 through March 2006. vented pad marked Winchester for later guns. 800-333-3288. Push Feed, The Control Round Feed, and the Control Round Push Feed. Model 1885 Single Shot. I recently acquired a New Haven built (around 1999-2001) 70 Safari Express and there is no serial number on the bolt. I'm gonna guess 1995-1999 or so. When the U.S.R.A.Co. I know you were being facetious, but I dont think your top offer should be more than $175K for the pair I wouldnt go that high No matter the hype, RIA couldnt get close to the asking price for those two, WACA 9519; StudyingPre-64 Model 70 Winchesters, FWIW Im currently housing S/N 5, which is somewhere between S/N 1 and 2 in condition. A featherweight with a 22" tube isn't "rare" ah makes sense. Values listed are given for pre-1964 Model 70s, with serial numbers from 1 to 581471. . Introduction|History of Winchester Guns|Models| To the best of my knowledge, the U.S.R.A.Co. Thanks guys!! Maybe. The 3 basic types of actions are Super Short Action, Short Action, and Long Action. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. bragged they had a model 70 because that is what it said on the barrel & did it not have the hinged floorplate of the model 70. What It Is Not. Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away. G's started around '69 and the links everyone keep putting up don't work for lettered serial numbers. Pre-64 model 70s are commonly classified into one of three production groupings, framed around WWII. --- The arms collectors website is a good one, but it does not list any Winchester 70's of recent manufacture. I may have a rebarreled action, huh? It is hard to pin these down exactly I've not found any reliable on-line data. I just got a model 70 serial # g22418XX any ideas on the date? Apparently it mattered enough to . Would you like to visit Winchester International? You want to see an animal drop right now? I never really tried to find the manufacturer date or book price until recently while considering a trade with a friend. There is no other detail beyond this that we can provide. The U.S.R.A.Co. T.C. I was told its fairley new. Determine the model type of your Model 70 Winchester can be reached directly at 800-333-3288. A receiver featuring a cloverleaf tang, a clip-loading slot, and a recessed and roll-marked rear bridge. Our site uses JavaScript for a smooth and modern shopping experience; we protect your data and never sell it to 3rd parties. In .264 Winchester Magnum with a 24 barrel the rifle weighs 7lb 4oz. Hello, I need some help for this number : G2225490. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. As purchased the rifle was fitted with a Lyman aperture sight and it was to be his hunting rifle for the next 40 years. The serial number for the Winchester Model 70 is located on the receiver, usually on the right side, near the magazine well and the bolt handle. This information is no substitute for obtaining a Winchester Factory Letter from the Cody Firearms Museum (available for certain models and serial ranges) which in addition to the Serial Number Application Date, normally provide the original Received In Warehouse Date and Date Shipped from Winchester factory. Repeating Arms Company (U.S.R.A.Co.) 270guy, may I ask what serial number range your Bob is? after 1937). . No attempt has been made to determine the value of any Winchester products. CS - custom shop. This 1933 stamped barrel was delivered from the factory on a 1942 rifle. In Winchester parlance, these three groupings ofrifles are referred to as "Type I", "Type II" and "Type III" rifles. An extravagant Rock Island promotion is the obvious place for them. That is probably as close as you're going to get. 1101 Mason Circle Drive Pevely, MO 63070 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm CST, 2023 Midwest Gun Works, Inc. - All Rights Reserved, .270 Win, .30-06 Spfld, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, Inadvertent destruction (during office cleaning), Records misplaced between ownership transitions, New Production - Manufactured from 2008-Current. The round barrel is 25" long. You will find the sale page with further details if you click here. This late historian George Madis compiled extensive histories on Winchester firearms. were very popular and some have gone through many hands. to the right, then go to Repeating Arms Co.) 2008-Current: New Winchester Production. I really want to know! But if it is a Classic with a SN that low It almost has to be 1st year production, 1992 or 1993 I'd think. I have never been able to find a listing of serial numbers vs years for the G series model 70's can someone give me a manufacture date on, My 5 digit is up for sale in the classifieds, I found a push feed, Featherweight in 6.5x55, serial G198xxxx (7numbers). A factory original and all correct Type I-1 rifle from 1936. When was your Model 70 produced? and the pistol-grip is capped. . I really like them both especially because of the old claw extractor, and controlled round feed as in the pre-64 model 70 . The barrel is 24" round (except 26" for .220 Swift and .300 These two historic Winchester Model 70 rifles bearing serial numbers 1 and 2 are now being offered for sale by Sportsmans Legacy. This Campfire article explains how to find your rifle's place in model 70 production history. guard and floor plate. . No, one million would be my top offer. A few reasons cited are: There is probably some kernel of truth to all of them. 1 out of 1 found this helpful. First 4 is g514. never released any serial number or date of manufacture lists for the Model 70 rifles that they manufactured from 1981 through March 2006. Thanks for the help guys I think this rifle was made in the 90's but still not sure? The serial number is LOWER than 50,000-- You have a pre-war model. Mark did some research, which included acquiring Roger Rules book The Riflemans Rifle, and then contacted a group of bona-fide Model 70 collectors and found that they were willing to make him some high five figure offers for it: it was then he realized he was in possession of a rather desirable barn find of a Winchester Model 70: sort of like a guy who finds an antique Ferrari in his barn. model types had different stocks and Have more questions? I've got a Fwt CRF 7x57 folding leaf iron sight, and the original front sight hood, and a red butt pad marked USRAC, and 2 floral or medallion? The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action sporting rifle.It has an iconic place in American sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936, earning the moniker "The Rifleman's Rifle".

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