Author Topic: What does pre-64 Winchester mean (Read 1778 times)

helobill · « **on:** February 09, 2003, 03:18:37 PM »

Okay so it's probably obvious, but can someone tell me what this means? I see it a lot on the auctions and for sale ads. :?
Thanks,
Helicopter Bill

taxmiser · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2003, 03:38:20 PM »

Pre-64 refers to Winchesters manufactured prior to 1964. 1963 saw the last of those wonderful old Model 70's. Winchester made massive changes to some of their firearms to lower the production costs.

God Bless and good shooting!

Bluegrass · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2003, 03:49:35 PM »

wasn't the Winchester pre 64 controlled round fed?

Tracker · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2003, 04:26:08 PM »

Yes. Thats why sometimes you will see a rifle advertised as Pre64 style action. Due to pressure and loss of sales Winchester started producing a rifle that is basicly the same stlye as the Pre 64 guns. Still not as good as far as I am concerned.

JBabcock · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2003, 06:00:00 PM »

....but better than Ruger, Remington, Weatherby, Sako, Savage....

helobill · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2003, 04:49:33 AM »

Okay, what's controlled round fed?
Just a dumb helo driver :lol:
Helicopter Bill

JBabcock · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2003, 02:12:46 PM »

I'll quote something I read recently as close as I can...

Some bolts run along behind the cartridges, like chasing chickens into the hen house, other bolts, (Controlled Round Feeding) pick them up and carry them into the hen house. Mauser 98's and the copies of them, FN 98's, Mark X's, and Winchester Model 70 pre-64 style are CRF.

jdt48653 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2003, 02:41:53 PM »

jBabcock, i agree on better then! i actualy like my new win#70 better then my pre 64. i like the 3 position safety!

JBabcock · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2003, 05:32:18 PM »

This is the 1st one I've owned. I sold a Weatherby 300 and bought this gun to use Bear hunting this Spring. Wasn't planning on keeping it. But I think I'm going to. Shoots great, feeds great, had the stock shortened to 13 1/4 LOP. Comes to the shoulder nice now too. Trying to decide if it's worth glass bedding the factory synthetic, or just wait and buy a McMillian. I really like it though. The 338 doesn't kick near as bad as that 300 Weatherby Ultra Light. That's to much for me. :?

Zachary · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2003, 12:01:45 PM »

I own 3 Winchester rifles that were made in 1996, 2001, and 2002. They all have the pre-64 "type" action, and I like them alot. :grin: They seem to be smoother than my Remington M700s.

Zachary

Redwood · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2003, 09:14:21 AM »

Original Question:
Okay so it's probably obvious, but can someone tell me what this means? I see it a lot on the auctions and for sale ads.
My 2cents answer:
QUALITY!!! Great fit, finish, accuracy, attention to detail, etc... Would be hard pressed to find rifles that old still in that much demand and holding their price AND still able to put the bullet where you want it...I think I'd put my 1960 .243 Featherweight against most any modern rifle (except of course some of the Dakotas, or other custom makes)
WARNING: Don't fondle or hold them unless you want to be taken captive by their charm and appeal. Sort of like those mythical Sirens in the Oddessy... Be forewarned!!!