Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters. But, the G preceding the U appears to have been added at a different time because the G is slightly above the base line G mandated by GCA of — see below , different font, different size and impression depth.
The Bluing appears to be consistent across all the digits. Opposite side from Bolt clearly shows Winchester. Or are they for the Lyman Peep Sight? Aftermarket scope mounting holes? They do state that the G in the sn was mandated by the gun control act of and sn list shows such G-prefixed serial numbers commencing sometime in The stock is not walnut but some other wood — blond oak?
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Currently Browsing this Page: 2 Guest s. TXGunNut : Chuck : Maverick : Or are they for the Lyman Peep Sight? Aftermarket scope mounting holes? They do state that the G in the sn was mandated by the gun control act of and sn list shows such G-prefixed serial numbers commencing sometime in The stock is not walnut but some other wood - blond oak?
I have read that they reverted to a 'G' followed by a 5-digit serial number. Can anyone help with a production year? I called into my friend's gun shopsome in and he told me that he might have a rifle and shotgun that I would be interested in.
The owner was a recently retired senior police officer who I knew from reputation. He was a lovely guy and very well respected. He had used the rifle and the shotgun for a hunting trip for many years with an old school mate. Polishing room records documented when each receiver was polished and are the most complete model 70 records in existence. However, polishing was just one step in production, and not the final step. As a result, the polishing room dates somewhat precede the date each rifle was completed and ready to leave the factory.
The list below is based on polishing room records, but adjusted based on other available information to provide a very close estimation of when any given rifle left the Winchester factory. In a future Campfire article, we will dig into the wide variety of model 70 rifles Winchester manufactured and will cover how to determine the Winchester catalog codes for each of your rifles. Your cart. Close Cart. A factory original and all correct Type I-1 rifle from Pre model 70s are commonly classified into one of three production groupings, framed around WWII.
Production Period Approximate serial number range Notable characteristics Pre-War or Type I A receiver featuring a cloverleaf tang, a clip-loading slot, and a recessed and roll-marked rear bridge. Also present is a distinctive flag shaped safety lever and a stepped bolt handle shaft. No clip loading slot.
No step on the bolt handle. Some transition rifles have a unique paw-shaped safety lever.
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