National Match M70 Rifle

[RCS]

This 1947 manufactured M70 NM rifle was sold in a lot of 12 rifles by the Great Lakes Naval Base some years ago.
They did not always cut stuff up. A local dealer in a large gunshop bid on the lot of M70 rifles and won the bid. All
but four were the heavy barreled NM M70. A few had broken stocks but most were in excellent condition and both
myself and a few friends bought these rifles. They are still excellent shooters but long ago replaced by the 40X

[Pitbulz21]

I bet that's a shooter for sure!

[Jersey Devil]

Robert,
What was the first year of manufacture for the M70?

[RCS]

The Winchester Model 70 was introduced in 1936. There was also a Model 70 chambered for the 300 H&H with a
28 inch bull barrel at 12 1/2 lbs. The Model 70 was changed in 1964 and collectors always called the early rifles
pre 64. At one time you could but a Model 70 chambered for the 220 Swift that fired a 48 gr bullet at 4110 fps in
a stainless barrel

[Jersey Devil]

Great info, as always RCS!!!