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Winchester Model 70 - Pre 64 QUESTIONS
csaw6589
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I have a Winchester Model 70, Pre-64 manufactured in 1949 that is chambered in .30-06 caliber. Serial # is 129630
I have a few questions, any help would be appreciated.
1) The barrel is stamped ".30 Gov't '06", other than being a 30-06 caliber what does the "Govt" stamping signify?
2) How do I determine the barrel length? Read another post and could not understand how to properly measure the barrel.
3) This rifle will be added to the GunBroker Auction here shortly, is $700 a resonable reserve price?
Rifle has a 4x Banner by Bushnell scope, Brauer Bros. sling and a white line recoil pad. This gun to my knowledge was purchased originally by my Grandfather as first owner and has regular wear marks and is all intact, excellent bore and action.
Any information would be appreciated!
Thank you!
I have a few questions, any help would be appreciated.
1) The barrel is stamped ".30 Gov't '06", other than being a 30-06 caliber what does the "Govt" stamping signify?
2) How do I determine the barrel length? Read another post and could not understand how to properly measure the barrel.
3) This rifle will be added to the GunBroker Auction here shortly, is $700 a resonable reserve price?
Rifle has a 4x Banner by Bushnell scope, Brauer Bros. sling and a white line recoil pad. This gun to my knowledge was purchased originally by my Grandfather as first owner and has regular wear marks and is all intact, excellent bore and action.
Any information would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Comments
(2) The correct way to measure the barrel length is from the muzzle to the bolt face. Close the bolt on an empty chamber, and gently drop a cleaning rod down the bore until it bottoms out... mark and measure the rod.
(3) No idea... I can't see your rifle to determine the graded condition. Try posting a few pictures of it here... you will need to have them before try selling it on Gunbroker.
If you want to sell the rifle, list it with a starting price that is is the minimum you would be willing to accept. If you get no bids, then you know that your minimum was unrealistic. Don't play games.
Neal
Thanks for all the feedback and input!
Chris