So can I presume that my PF Fwt in 6.5x55 #G202xxxx is 1990/1991 vintage? Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s. Winchester rifle. Give a Gift When the U.S.R.A.Co. Any help re year of manuf. a. I have a M70 Featherweight LH in .300 WSM, with SN G301XXXX. If your firearm is not listed, we probably do not have any additional information. to the right, then go to g. My gun has a plain walnut checkered I'm gonna guess 1995-1999 or so. 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). 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. The trigger guard and the floor plate hinge are a solid piece of metal. The barrel is 24" round (except 26" for .220 Swift and .300 Year Serial Number Range. I dont have a receipt so I dont know what I paid but seem to recall about $400. No attempt has been made to determine the value of any guns listed. If you would like to obtain factory research on your Winchester, we urge you to join WACA and the Cody Firearms Museum. Further to my post of May 28, 2009 I stumbled over this thread again today and went back and looked in my loading book again. never released any serial number or date of manufacture lists for the Model 70 rifles that they manufactured from 1981 through March 2006. I really like them both especially because of the old claw extractor, and controlled round feed as in the pre-64 model 70 . No clip loading slot. Hmm, since ehunter has his answer, thought I'd try to piggyback on his thread. Bull Gun: 28" round barrel; same stock as National Match . And thank you for taking the time to look it. TXGunNut said That is probably as close as you're going to get. I have one in the Bob. The Model 70 Featherweight Stainless is as per the Featherweight except in matte stainless steel. My Classics are tackdrivers! In the Model 70 check carefully that the serial number on the bolt matches the T.C. The Model 70 was, back then, considered an upgrade of Winchesters first bolt action offering, the Model 54, but it established for itself an enviable reputation in the hands of sportsmen all over the world. To obtaindate of manufactureon a Model 70 made after 1992 please contact the Winchester Customer Service Department at 800-333-3288. While dating your Model 70 by serial number can be difficult, and there are many "legends" about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. This late historian George Madis compiled extensive histories on Winchester firearms. Thank you! 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. A few years back I acquired a Model 70 in the 270 caliber at an auction. Anyway - you can use the Browning alpha-numeric date code from the back of the "Blue Book of Gun Values" (Browning/Miroku Serialization). Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. And outside of a few custom builds and specialty rifles, all your Model 70's made after 1964 should follow these rules. 1 out of 1 found this helpful. Determine the model type of your Model 70 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). Serial Numbers for date manufactured for post-64 guns. But the fact remains; there is no original, single, totally accurate database of serial numbers from 1866 forward that we are aware of. Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away. You can read an extensive shooting review of the new gun by picking up a copy of the May/June issue of RifleShooter magazine available on newsstands now. A final reference point which is important for you to know regarding your rifle is the production year. Its smooth strong action has no peer. Here's another for your viewing pleasure, and a little less money. I like the .270 Win so well that I have 3 of them. Submit a request. Hi. I am getting cabin fever.. grin. 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. Yep, a 7 digit M70 with the dark stock and slabbed bolt shroud at the safety. i hope this thread is still accurate and one of the historians here can give me a hand. Hello, I need some help for this number : G2225490. Those dates coincide with the Madis dates and can be viewed on Winchesters site at: Winchesterguns.com Enter the model of your gun in the box I have model 70 XTR Featherweight 7MM Mauser serial, number G1649XXX. But perhaps this page can help you somewhat in your research. The gun has an aluminum trigger The round barrel is 25" long. I may have a rebarreled action, huh? Beautiful gun with a Trijicon 3-9x 40 scope attached. It has a strange Serial Number according to the others listed on this thread: G100XX. I have been looking around on the net and am looking info on G34 serial number was wondering what year these were built? Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020: The trigger guard attaches itself seperately with two screws, while the floor plate attaches with yet another screw. The 1 piece trigger guard and floor plate assembly is exactly as it sounds. I have tied several websites and have never found anything. 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) . model types had different stocks and This Campfire article explains how to find your rifle's place in model 70 production history. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. As a result, the polishing room dates somewhat precede the date each rifle was completed and ready to leave the factory. grin! I have 2 Classics: If possible, I'd like to get in on this. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. These groupsare "pre-war" and "post-war", with a small number of rifles between these two groups referred to as "transition" rifles. In Winchester parlance, these three groupings of rifles are referred to as "Type I", "Type II" and "Type III . Our Winchester serial number lookup allows you to date your vintage rifle. A featherweight with a 22" tube isn't "rare" ah makes sense. To obtain date of manufacture on a Model 70 made after 1992 please contact the Winchester Customer Service Department at 800-333-3288. I won't tolerate it. I have a 7mm Rem Mag in Win. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. FWIW M70 S/Ns 3, 5, 6 and 9 have also turned up over the past several years and none has fetched more than about $30K. Pretty happy to have found a nice 5 digit with very minimal damage. The date was 1955 and I would love to say I made a heck of a deal. Just found an XTR Sporter, (push feed) 25-06 in near new condition, Ser/ G20509XX. until you find the one that best describes your gun. Probably nothing post-64. You have the anyone interested? Winchester's Model 70 bolt-action rifle is without a doubt, one of the darlings of the American rifle shooter. plastic tip. ), Winchester Repeating Arms, 2012, 2015, R. Stitt, The Complete History of Winchester Repeating Arms, Chat with us < /a>, powered by < a href = "https://www.livechatinc.com/?welcome" rel = "noopener nofollow" target = "_blank" > LiveChat < /a>. Maybe. I hope it is not to late to tag on. First 4 is g514. Oh well if it shoots I won't care. For a complete listing of manufacturing dates according to . As purchased the rifle was fitted with a Lyman aperture sight and it was to be his hunting rifle for the next 40 years. You will find the sale page with further details if you click here. (Serial Number Reference), Inadvertent destruction (during office cleaning), Records misplaced between ownership transitions. While dating your Model 70 by serial number can be difficult, and there are many "legends" about why the historic serial number records . Use the Table and Figure below to determine your Winchester Model 70 action. Short of calling Winchester, I have no other ideas. And edited my above for clarity, as how it read and what was meant didnt match. Mechanical parts and wood are available for these rifles produced by USRAC in New Haven, Ct.. Stocks are available, and some mechanical parts may interchange from the USRAC productions. 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. after 1937). 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. Many of the Winchester brand firearms produced over the years are included, but not all. Did we at least reach agreement that S/N's from 1971 thru 1991 had a "G" followed by seven numerals? information in the box to the right. the Model 70 Winchester. I beleive it is a late model yes. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. Winchester Model 70 rifles feature a serial number on the . Lou and Larry, Thanks so much for the replies and congratulations on having these great pieces! You will need the Adobe Reader program to open this file. Push Feed, The Control Round Feed, and the Control Round Push Feed. J. Scott Rupp takes a first look at the Springfield M1A Loaded rifle chambered in the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. .243, .264, .270, .308, .30-06, or .358. 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? Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. Need to look up Serial number for Winchester m 70, Re: Need to look up Serial number for Winchester m 70, C9D17605-C6ED-43D1-BAC3-5486860FEABC.jpeg, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. 1935 1 - 19 36 20 - 2238 37 2239 - 11573 38 11574 - 17844 . Knowing the details of when your rifle was manufactured and what production generationyour rifleis from is essential knowledge for every model 70 owner. Repeating Arms Co.) 2008-Current: New Winchester Production. It also has a black packmyr decelerator pad and not the typical red. Hi. As you can see, that is a 7 digit serial #. 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. rifle model type, confirm with the overall descriptions, then record the A few reasons cited are: There is probably some kernel of truth to all of them. The XTR Super Express was only chambered in .375 H&H and .458 Win Mag so it was not that. WinchesterCollector.org The caliber is either You will find the sale page with further details if you click here. Winchester Post 64 Model 70 Information . Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong. The following information is critical MUST HAVE knowledge when ordering parts or wood for your Winchester Model 70.935-1963: Pre '64 Winchester Repeating Arms Company964-2006: USRAC (U.S. All Rights Reserved. You have the Featherweight Figure 7 - DBM (Detachable Box Magazine) Trigger Guard/Floor Plate Assembly. I dont know M70 S/N 4 (a Standard Rifle presumably in 30 GOVT06) is the one pictured in the inaugural M70 Green Brochure. DO NOT ship the firearm as this is a federal offense. Very interesting. It has gone through many changes over the years, but is currently still in production today. I've read '69 is when they started with the G but it's only something I read someplace. Below is the download link for a special resource for dating Winchester firearms. AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR "YEAR OF MANUFACTURE" IS AVAILABLE ON THE WINCHESTER ARMS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE. Any information before the 1990s is always difficult to verify. | So if you are looking to own the first two Model 70s ever made then these are of interest to you. Winchester's Model 70 bolt-action rifle is without a doubt, one of the darlings of the American rifle shooter. Perhaps this is an early 7 digit model? I've never seen a 5 digit SN. Enter the model of your gun in the box to the right, then go to Go to . One of my Winchesters is a Classic Sporter, .270 w/Boss. FWIW They didnt retain M51 Imperial S/N 1 either. 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. The XTR Varmint was also finished without sights so again, it was not that model. (Please remember that this information is a compilation over time -- collected from secondhand information. The pawnshop dealer made him a four figure offer on the spot for it. Enter the model of your gun in the box Mark was not ready to sell it however and decided to do some research. It is hard to pin these down exactly I've not found any reliable on-line data. 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. The new Sako Finnlight II sports an innovative stock and Cerakote metal paired with the terrific 85 action. Each of these bolt use different parts, so it is important to understand which bolt you have in your rifle. Anyone have info re mfg date on one with a serial number "GT1169XXX"? Your I have this old Model 70 might just be worth rather more than you expect. Yes the 257 was produced in the early 80's, however the serial number he provided, G206xxxx, means the receiver he has is from the early 90's. Last edited by winchester70; 02/11/09 . Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. "buttons" in the pad inside the circle of tiny print, in better than average condition with SR # G15709XX. The cross reference below provides an estimated production date by serial number, based on model 70 polishing room room records. The serial number was G1400427. It has gone through many changes over the years, but is currently still in production today. m70 featherweight classic 280 Rem G237xx I have never been able to get anything on it and yes it is only 5 digits. No idea what theyre worth but I suspect the bidding would be a bit livelier if the decimal point on the minimum bid was moved two places to the left. gives it a more iconic feel serial is g3032563, Hey folks need help figuring out the year on a m70 supergrade in .270. 1890 1 - 113 91 114 - 8620 92 8621 - 16080 . . Date Your Model 70 and 94. The "G" prefix was solely Winchester's adherence to the GCA of 1968. opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features. His travels have taken him to Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan and a number of other countries. Not complete but it covers a lot. Pre-64 model 70s are commonly classified intoone of three production groupings, framed around WWII. Volunteer arms co. on October 29, 2020: 16 gauge serial number is 90524xe what would it be worth and how old is it. Mudstud, do you have any dates for G536XX, G310XXX, G145XXX, G242XXXX, G255XXXX ? . I also have a Winchester Model 70 w/ a similar serial # G followed by 7 digits. 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. Here is another one. new member and this is my first post! For a complete listing of manufacturing dates according to serial number for many other historic Winchesters of the past click this link. 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. Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 70 I recently acquired a New Haven built (around 1999-2001) 70 Safari Express and there is no serial number on the bolt. I hope nobody minds if I piggyback onto this thread as well. Please enable Javascript and refresh the page for a safe, secure, and complete shopping experience at Midwest Gun Works. I inherited my step dad's model 70 Super Grade 270. 270guy, may I ask what serial number range your Bob is? These pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of Winchester Repeating Arms. long action verse long action magnum). Standard Grade Model 70 Winchester. The rifles owner periodically loaned the rifle to his nephew, Mark Worthington, and eventually gave it to him in 1977. RifleShooter Magazine editor Scott Rupp breaks down all the features of the Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. 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? I would be interested in finding a site listing manufacture dates for Winchesters made from the 80's to present, but have never found anything. 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. I really want to know! The 3 basic types of actions are Super Short Action, Short Action, and Long Action. The serial number is LOWER than 50,000-- You have a pre-war model. The Winchester Collector Invites you to Join, Antique & Historical Arms Collectors Guild of Victoria, Herb Parsons, Winchester Exhibition Shooter, Twisted Tree Furniture, Custom Firearm Display Cases. To the best of my knowledge, the U.S.R.A.Co. Click the image below to download the PDF document containing the serial number date-range information on many Winchester firearms. between 206,626 and 581,471. Production of the Winchester Model 70 started in 1935. And in figure 6 you can see that the bolt uses the small style extractor, but the bolt face is not completely inletted. Any help you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated. You were absolutly right this gun is very accurate and I am extremely happy. 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. Neither one of us have been able to find precise information on the rifle while trying to look it up by the serial number. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Does the "G" represent/convert to a digit? There was a limited run of PF supergrades in 93 which had no dark forends or typical sg sling mounts; the classic (CRF) of same year had the more typical configuration you describe. These two historic Winchester Model 70 rifles bearing serial numbers 1 and 2 are now being offered for sale by Sportsmans Legacy. In general, this information is the . Bert 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. Only unusual thing is the red recoil pad, rather than black. -TXGunNut, Winchester pre-64 Model 70 serial numbers 1 and 2 Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 969539184. None of the page scans are of original documents but are simply transcribed information typed into a word processing program. George Madis, Ned Schwing, etc. Mark continued to hunt with it for another decade but he noticed the 1 stamped as the serial number and thought he might get that checked out sometime. have the Super Grade Model 70 Winchester. Model 1873. Do you recall what year? He had a Fecker 10x riflescope fitted to it, but the fact that its serial number was a simple 1 was not something that the gentleman thought anything of. 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. These rifles also have thedog-legshaped safety lever still found on current model 70s. Model 1894 (Mod 94) Model 1895. It should go without saying that one of the new guns is a Model 70. So if you are looking to own the first two Model 70's ever made then these are of interest to . If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. mudstud it is a classic FW 06 serial number G348792? Apparently it mattered enough to . Got a new 7mm ss/ftw need some help with the year. Subscriber Services. Year Serial Number Range. 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?? CLICK HERE. My gun has a select walnut checkered stock with a raised cheek-piece Curious on what might thought of this listing here? If you need help determining names used for the parts of if you aint found it yet, look on the right side of the gun, should be in about the middle between the shoulder end & the loud end. your gun, examine the may have had other added features. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Data is based on the best available information from the time but there is no guarantee that all serial number and year combinations are 100% accurate. Those dates coincide with the Madis dates and can be viewed on Winchester's site at: Winchesterguns.com. After this communication the rifle was sold to Roger Rule who featured it in his book along with a picture of the factory letter. Polishing roomrecords documented when each receiver was polished and are the most complete model 70 records in existence. one on the rifle. My gun has a plain walnut checkered pistol stock and forend. I was told its fairley new. I was told this would be early to mid 80s. Also, was the guy correct saying this chambering was only done a couple of years. 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. Our site uses JavaScript for a smooth and modern shopping experience; we protect your data and never sell it to 3rd parties. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? eeks?? 1 Serial numbers represent when the change was first introduced. But the fact remains; there is no original, single, totally accurate database of serial numbers from 1866 forward that we are aware of. A receiver featuring a cloverleaf tang, a clip-loading slot, and a recessed and roll-marked rear bridge. g1538xxx was wrapped in a Milwaukee Journal newspaper dated Dec. 31 1983. They use these documents as a reference and the documents should be limited to that use. Thanks for the help guys I think this rifle was made in the 90's but still not sure? Butt plate is either aluminum in the earlier production guns and black plastic on guns with later serial numbers. and unlike the 1 piece assembly either the trigger guard or the floor plate can be replaced individually.

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