Winchester model 70 westerner history book

This article was first published in the november 1980 american rifleman in 1935, the first model 70 rifles began to emerge from the winchester workrooms. Model 1886 model 71 model 1892 model 1894 model 53 model 55. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Pre 64 winchester model 70 338 magnum near mint rare. Rare winchester pre64 model 70 featherweightwesterner bolt. The barrel is marked winchester model 70 westerner 3006 sprg made in new haven, conn. Find winchester model 70 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. My uncle chose a model 94, while my father and grandfather had pre64 model 70s.

The model 70 s immediate predecessor was the model 54. Manufactured in 1961 with a 26 inch stainless steel barrel. Production of the winchester model 70 started in 1935. Jul 23, 2018 winchester pre 64 model 70 264 win mag featherweight westerner 22 barrel for all the 6. A comparison of winchester pre 1964 model 70 and post 1964 model 70 s. Model 94 chief crazy horse commemorative model 9422 annie. Dec 04, 2010 i have acquired a winchester model 70 westerner 270 cal.

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 riflemans rifle. Model 1895 breechloading doublebarrel shotgun model 1887 shotgun model 1901 shotgun. Published in 1982 by alliance books, the riflemans rifle did much to expand and. The model 70 brought together elements of the mauser 98, and the springfield 1903, then blended and improved on them both to produce. These boltaction rifles make up the core family of model 70s currently being produced by winchester repeating arms. The model 70 featherweight was initially advertised at 6. Designed by william roemer and introduced in 1933, the.

On page 83 of roger rules wonderful reference book the riflemans rifle he shows a vivid color picture of a pre64 model 70 featherweightwesterner in 264 winchester magnum that also has the original factory offered red rubber recoil pad. The winchester model 70 was, and still is, a different rifle for different people. What is the historical timeline for winchester firearms. Owning a piece from such a famous firearm collector is a rare honor. Obviously the receiver was held for a time at the factory before the final assembly was completed. For sale a winchester model 70 westerner style rifle. The model 70 winchester was considered the best bolt rifle ever produced in the united states. And barrel lengths available in the different types. Jack oconnor on the winchester model 70 outdoor life. Its been around with me a while, and the blueing has seen better days, though i take care, and make sure its wiped down after every outing. When sighting it in, the safety seemed hard to switch, so i put a drop of oil on it and switched it back and forth, on the fourth time the gun went off, on its own. A continuation of the history of the winchester model 70, exploring its early beginnings and rise to popularity. It looks like a basic grade model, and for the price i can get it for i can easily afford to restock it. If youre a model 70 fan, fanatic, admirer or curious about the hubbub this model inspires this is a mandatory reading for you.

I have heard and read on your site that a pre64 model 70 has some value to it. Wts winchester model 70 westerner 308caliber rare nib 1st year. Roger rule wrote the book the riflemans rifle a remarkably thorough research book on the winchester model 70. In my blue book i cannot find anything post 1964 that says westerner so i was curious if anyone knows what the price of this gun would be in 98% condition. One of the perennially popular winchester firearms of the 20th century is the model 70 boltaction rifle. Nov 25, 2017 the winchester model 70 alaskan returns to the pre64 values of the winchester model 70 legend.

It has gone through many changes over the years, but is currently still in production today. Determine the production date and book value of your model 70 winchester firearm. Here is what i have and would like to get an estimated value. Hello all, i recently acquired a winchester model 70 westerner in 243. Serial numbers 1 and 2 winchester pre64 model 70 rifles offered. Winchester pre64 model 70 westerner g7045, blue 26 bolt. 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 74 model 77 model 100 model 88. The winchester model 70, pre64 to current production revivaler. Jun 09, 2017 roger rule wrote the book the riflemans rifle a remarkably thorough research book on the winchester model 70.

All the men in my family had a winchester model 12 shotgun, and a winchester rifle for deer. Winchester model 70 3006 value the firearms forum the. They cheapened many parts to reduce the cost of manufacture. This is must have info for ordering parts or stocks. This is not a first edition, it is an authorized newer printing. Welcome to the predator masters forums be sure to visit the main predator master website at. Feb 03, 2012 hello all, i recently acquired a winchester model 70 westerner in 243.

Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. As rare pre64 winchester model 70 s go, this should perform well as an investment for any winchester or model 70 collector. It is probably equaled only by the mauser 98 as a revered icon among bolt action rifles. Introduced in 1936 as an improvement on the model 54, the model 70 soon set the standard. New haven made model 70 winchester youth ranger 243 winchester black overmolded hogue stock used. Special order features include fancy walnut stocks with cheekpiece, and engraving. The model 70 was produced from 1935 until winchester closed their connecticut factory in 2006, with approximately 700,000 model 70 guns sold prior to 1964. The cut checkering, so revered by riflemen, was replaced with a pattern that was pressed into the wood. Through all the changes, the winchester model 70 has remained a top quality firearm and an international legend. The action has some design similarities to mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier winchester model 54. After that the corporate history becomes a bit confusing, at least to me, as i am no. There are a few handling marks that are so small you have to turn the gun just right in the light to see them. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The winchester model 70 is one of the best known rifles in the world.

We make a number of model 70 rifles on a periodic basis. Joc helped the rifle gain popularity among the masses. Winchester repeating arms all models gun values by gun digest. I have come the a conclusion that i want to cerokote the rifle, and want to remove the open sights that were placed by the manufacture.

Answers to many technical and historical questions. Winchester model 70 assembly, disassembly manual illustrated. Apr 20, 2015 the winchester model 70 ruled supreme in the rifle world until 1964, when winchester instituted some drastic, and infamous, changes. The westerner was available in either the 264 or 300 win. Winchester model 70 information production of the winchester model 70 started in 1935.

For some it represents one of, if not the greatest american rifles ever created because of the practical elements of its design. Oct 25, 2018 winchester announced the venerable model 70 featherweight along with the new. I have acquired a winchester model 70 westerner 270 cal. It features a pre64 mauserclaw action, a winged safety, and a gorgeous highgrade fiddleb.

Apr 25, 2018 8 times jack oconnor wrote about the winchester model 70. Other model 70s like those in our exclusive products section may be. I am seriously looking at purchasing a secondhand winchester mod 70 243 westerner. You can buy winchester model 70 with confidence from. Model 94 chief crazy horse commemorative model 9422 annie oakley commemorative.

The model 70 was introduced in 1936 and is currently in production. The winchester model 70 is a boltaction sporting rifle. This selfappraisal course deals with all model 70 winchester rifles, but focuses on the pre64 winchesters, or those guns produced prior to 1964. The pre64 models include standard grade, carbine, featherweight, alaskan, westerner, and super grade. While dating your model 70 by serial number can be difficult, and there are many. Owning a piece from such a famous firearm collector is a. The rifles shown on this page are in current production. The following information is critical must have knowledge when ordering parts or wood for your winchester model 70. These new model 70s are built to the highest standards of precision and accuracy ever in the history of the model 70.