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Model 70 300 H&H Super Grade
semcniff
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Back in 1985 I got a 1949 Model 70 from my grandfather. On the barrel it is marked 300 Magnum but it takes a 300 H&H round. Does anyone know why?
It also has a side mount for a scope. I would imagine it was designed so u could still use the open sights. Has anyone seen a side mount on the left side of the bolt? I would post a pic but im not sure how on this site.
It also has a side mount for a scope. I would imagine it was designed so u could still use the open sights. Has anyone seen a side mount on the left side of the bolt? I would post a pic but im not sure how on this site.
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Side mounts used to be pretty common.
Do you have the complete outfit?
Around the early 1960s, more 300 Magnums were added, such as the 308 Norma Magnum and the 300 Winchester Magnum, making it necessary to be more specific when designating "300 Magnums".
Those Model 70s of your era, and most especially the Supergrades, were extraordinary. Cherish it!
"If the side mount is drilled by anyone other than Griffen & Howe, subtract half."
This is the second time I've read this statement in one of your responses. I would like to read the citation and source of this statement. It has me curious...
Best.
cartod,
"If the side mount is drilled by anyone other than Griffen & Howe, subtract half."
This is the second time I've read this statement in one of your responses. I would like to read the citation and source of this statement. It has me curious...
Best.
My only citation is previous auction prices, I dont believe you will find this in the blue book. I am sure you have seen rifles that have had there sides drilled out, its a killer on the collector value. M70 with the original G&H side mount still attached will almost every time, bring the same amount of money that a non drilled M70 will bring.
I can attribute this to the fact that Winchester did offer as a factory option, the installation of the G&H mount at customer request. Plus the G&H mount by itself is a costly addition and rarely seen on a model 70.
Also the fact that the gun is a super grade would also lend to the credibility of a factory G&H mount.
Hopefully, your M70 was drilled by the factory or on factory sub-let.