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Offline CWT

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Model 70
« on: February 15, 2009, 02:52:40 AM »
Just picked up a model 70 classic sporter 25-06 and the Greensboro,NC gun show. The stock has a few dents in it but the walnut stock is otherwise beautiful. Serial # G2410427 what year do you think? It has the claw extractor. Paid $400. Is that about right? Any problems with Winchester rifles around this time frame?

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Re: Model 70
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2009, 05:22:36 AM »
CWT,

According to a person (on another forum) that dates Model 70s for fellow forum members, the "G24" in your number would place your M70 as a post 2002. I think $400.00 was a great price. You'd be very lucky to get that price on any of the auction sites.
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Re: Model 70
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2009, 06:47:45 AM »
Thanks for the response.


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Re: Model 70
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2009, 07:36:52 AM »
You're Welcome CWT. Sorry I couldn't be more specific about the date, but I was going by what the fellow on the other forum had said and "post 2002" is how he answered another person with a similar number to yours.
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Re: Model 70
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2009, 07:56:51 AM »
Hey close enough for me. I taken her apart/cleaned and she is ready to go. Hope it is a keeper.
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Re: Model 70
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2009, 01:45:16 PM »
CWT, GREAT snag!  Wow!  Hope it works out for you!  Based on other Classics I personally own, I would say that your rifle was manufactured in 2002. 
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Re: Model 70
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2009, 06:03:16 PM »
Hard to find good M70s for $400. You did good!
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Re: Model 70
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2009, 10:18:27 AM »
Just read on another site that 2003-2006 M70's had a lot of problems although it has yet to be stated what kind of problems. Can anyone add in insight to this?
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Re: Model 70
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2009, 02:31:34 AM »
Just an update on this rifle. Mounted an old 4X Redfield and shot 20 rounds Sat. Shot about 1MOA in and fairly stiff and changing wind. I think she is a keeper. Shot my custom 7mm-08 also with the same results. It is usually better than 1/2 MOA.
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