Dating my winchester model 70

How do I find out when my Winchester Model 70 was made?

However you can call Winchester Firearms directly to inquire about the date of production on your rifle. Winchester can be reached directly at 800-333-3288. Using the information above you should be able to determine when your Model 70 was produced. And as such follow the chart below for part availability.

Why cant I Date my Model 70 by serial number?

While dating your Model 70 by serial number can be difficult, and there are many legends about why the historic serial number records for Winchester rifles and shotguns are not complete or why they are not always verifiable. A few reasons cited are: There is probably some kernel of truth to all of them.

How many Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifles are there?

Date Your Model 70 and 94 November 03, 2010 Winchesters Model 70 bolt-action rifle is without a doubt, one of the darlings of the American rifle shooter. There are more than 2 million Model 70s out there, and it is often a standard by which other rifles are judged.

Why does my Winchester have a G in the serial number?

Winchester added a prefix letter to all of the Models in production at that time with the exception of the Model 94 (its oldest model still in production). The “G” prefix added to the serial number had nothing to do with “improved guns”. The “G” prefix was solely Winchester’s adherence to the GCA of 1968.

What was the last serial number for a Winchester Model 70?

The last pre-64 Model 70 made bears serial number 581,471. The Post-64 Winchester Model 70

How do I find out when my Model 70 was made?

However you can call Winchester Firearms directly to inquire about the date of production on your rifle. Winchester can be reached directly at 800-333-3288. Using the information above you should be able to determine when your Model 70 was produced.

How do I find out what year my Winchester rifle was made?

RECORDS AT THE FACTORY INDICATE THE FOLLOWING SERIAL NUMBERS WERE ASSIGNED TO GUNS AT THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR Records for rifles produced after 1992 have not been released. However you can call Winchester Firearms directly to inquire about the date of production on your rifle. Winchester can be reached directly at 800-333-3288.

Is a Winchester Model 70 better than a pre 64?

Current Winchester Model 70 Production Versions The current production Model 70 rifles are every inch the equal of their pre-64 antecedents, and are arguably a better rifle. The test would be to put an original pre-64 Model 70 side by side with a current production rifle and do a point by point comparison.

What does the G MEAN on a Winchester rifle serial number?

The G prefix was applied in compliance with federal regulations resulting from the Gun Control Act of 1968; no duplicate firearm serial numbers could be produced by a manufacturer. Winchester added a letter prefix to the existing serial number range for each model.

What is the serial number on a Winchester Model 70?

All pre-64 Model 70s are in the range 1 - 581471, production ended in October 1963. Push-feed (Post-64) Model 70s began with serial number 700000 on 1 OCT 1963. The G prefix was applied in compliance with federal regulations resulting from the Gun Control Act of 1968; no duplicate firearm serial numbers could be produced by a manufacturer.

When was the G prefix added to the serial number range?

Winchester added a letter prefix to the existing serial number range for each model. There is confusion about exactly when and at what number the G was first applied. Rule states it happened at serial number 1,028,077 on August 25, 1971.

When were Winchester firearms manufactured?

Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s The following pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of Winchester Repeating Arms.