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Pre 64 model 70 questions
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 630330" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I don't know much about the 30 Smith Magnum. I believe it was a wildcat cartridge and was never offered by Winchester as a standard cartridge. I do own Pre 64 Winchesters. It sounds like your rifle that was originally a 30-06, was rebarreled for this wildcat caliber. I don't think it was rebarreled special order by the factory since it does not have a barrel lug The Pre-64's had a forearm screw that mounted to a lug on the factory barrels. Many replacement stocks do not provide for this since most people will eliminate this lug and float their replacement barrels. The Pre-64's had fully bedded barrels. The barrel lug/ screw was put there for extra security. This was discontinued post 64, right to this day. The screw in from of the trigger guard was not designed to be tightened down much. If overtightend, it could warp the action. It was primarily to secure the trigger guard. My guess would be that unless you want to replace or repair your stock, and use your rifle as is, it's value is in the action only, given it is unmodified and original. Depending on condition, the are usually priced in the $600 range. They are in high demand and make for an excellent platform to build a custom rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 630330, member: 10291"] I don't know much about the 30 Smith Magnum. I believe it was a wildcat cartridge and was never offered by Winchester as a standard cartridge. I do own Pre 64 Winchesters. It sounds like your rifle that was originally a 30-06, was rebarreled for this wildcat caliber. I don't think it was rebarreled special order by the factory since it does not have a barrel lug The Pre-64's had a forearm screw that mounted to a lug on the factory barrels. Many replacement stocks do not provide for this since most people will eliminate this lug and float their replacement barrels. The Pre-64's had fully bedded barrels. The barrel lug/ screw was put there for extra security. This was discontinued post 64, right to this day. The screw in from of the trigger guard was not designed to be tightened down much. If overtightend, it could warp the action. It was primarily to secure the trigger guard. My guess would be that unless you want to replace or repair your stock, and use your rifle as is, it's value is in the action only, given it is unmodified and original. Depending on condition, the are usually priced in the $600 range. They are in high demand and make for an excellent platform to build a custom rifle. [/QUOTE]
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