Prewar model 70

Fazer1

I have been trying to improve my knowledge, weather I can retain it, is another question.

I have read that the prewar models were not drilled and tapped on the front bridge, also that they all were all d&t and as well,some were and some weren't.

Can anyone verify what the correct answer is

Thanks.........Chip

richarda

Every reference I've seen, and all of the rifles I've examined over the last 50 years, had them drilled & tapped on the receiver ring, but NOT FACTORY drilled on the receiver bridge.

tsr1965

You gentlemen have come to the right place. We have on board several Winchester experts, of varying different models, and one who is one of the best on the planet in all models. He has written/co-authored 4 different editions of reference books, called the Red Book of Winchester. This gentleman goes by the name of Bert H on this forum board.

Most likely, from examining the factory polishing room ledgers, he can tell you what serial number. date, and configuration that D&T option started. The ones that were not D&T'ed, used the rear sight dovetail, along with the D&T holes for a receiver sight, for the "STITH" mount, from my understanding. Neither the front receiver ring, or rear bridge were drilled and tapped on top. Although, on special order, almost anything could be had from the Winchester factory.

Fazer1

I probably used the wrong terms. I was asking about the front reliever ringThanks

Hawk Carse

1939 Stoegers listing for Model 70 says "Screw holes for telescope sight blocks."

TRAP55

http://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/when-win-model-70-drilled-tapped-for-scope/

Fazer1

Thanks for the help