Ill comment on a couple of things i see until our experts roll along

 First and foremost (In my opinion), Do NOT do a thing to this rifle except wipe it down gently and shoot it at every opportunity including take it out and hunt it. You only get a couple of chances to own something that was your grandfathers. He obviously shot the rifle a fair amount. Truly a wonderful heirloom.

That being said the rear bridge has been drilled and tapped for the scope install. Many of them were and some of us feel that it was a shortcoming of Winchester to not do it on all of the early model 70s.

 Maybe the finish has been touched up a bit. this would be normal for a rifle that was hunted here in the Northwest.

 All in all a very nice piece. Please enjoy and respect it for what it is.

 Doug

Recently, my father passed away and I inherited all of his guns, including those of my grandfather's. Part of that group is a gorgeous Model 70 in 270 WCF, serial #2047 (there's also a 243 Featherweight that I got my first deer with and a beautiful Model 52 which shoots like a dream, but those are for another post). From my rudimentary research on the interwebs, I've determined it's a first-year 1936 model in a very popular caliber. I took it to the range at my gun club the other day and it took me right back to when I was 12 going out with my grandfather on the first day of deer season. Anyways, I was hoping some folks on here could help with some questions. Would the scope have been original? Does it look like he modified it in any way? I know my grandfather (32 at the time) would have bought it new at Dunham's Department Store, but I don't know how it would have looked then. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully, these pictures are helpful.

Chris D said

twobit said

Tony. R said
More like a brain fart, sorry chaps the sn was 7749**. 
  

That is a common affliction!!  The SN is not early by any stretch.  Here is a section of my spreadsheet which shows a large batch of DCP marked carbines.  I have SN 774965 as being in Australia.  Maybe that was your rifle?
Michael
  

Michael, good to see my DCP 1892 is marked 'Very Nice' in your survey 😀 
  

Chris,

The bluing on the receiver is worn a bit  but over all the rifle is crisp and has been well cared for.  The majority of the other DCP guns are fairly well worn.

Michael

twobit said

Tony. R said
More like a brain fart, sorry chaps the sn was 7749**. 
  

That is a common affliction!!  The SN is not early by any stretch.  Here is a section of my spreadsheet which shows a large batch of DCP marked carbines.  I have SN 774965 as being in Australia.  Maybe that was your rifle?
Michael

Michael, good to see my DCP 1892 is marked 'Very Nice' in your survey 😀 

Tony. R said
More like a brain fart, sorry chaps the sn was 7749**. 
  

In more scientific terms, we call it a "Cognitive Glitch" 

Tony. R said
More like a brain fart, sorry chaps the sn was 7749**. 
  

That is a common affliction!!  The SN is not early by any stretch.  Here is a section of my spreadsheet which shows a large batch of DCP marked carbines.  I have SN 774965 as being in Australia.  Maybe that was your rifle?

Michael

Tony, check out this pair. My 1892 DCP SRC and extremely high condition 1894 DCP SRC - the earliest known in Berts survey. 

Chris

Tony

In that article, O'Connor describes his furnishing Biesen an Enfield action barreled to 416 Rigby and giving Al a free hand in designing the stock and modifying the action to suit himself.

There is an illustration of the resulting rifle, which resembles an American Classic version of a Holland stalking rifle. It is gorgeous and, according to O'Connor, comfortable to shoot because of Biesen's skill at designing in enough gripping dimensions and a thick comb. 

The Enfield action was so heavily modified it is unrecognizable. 

I would love to own it. 

Tony. R said
I dont own this carbine anymore, but never realised it was outside the usual range of the DCP 92s
has the DCP and crossed flags stamp behind the win proof. its a 44 carbine, and sn 586535, i believe now it was not sent accros the pond but a recall, and used for the Canadian defence. any one chime in on this.
tks
  

Good morning Tony,

Are you REAL sure about that possible SN?  I have a rifle with that SN in my survey already.   It is an OB sporting rifle chambered in 32 WCF and located in Australia.  

Michael

has the DCP and crossed flags stamp behind the win proof. its a 44 carbine, and sn 586535, i believe now it was not sent accros the pond but a recall, and used for the Canadian defence. any one chime in on this.

tks

That being said i do really like nice wood on a M70. Some of my favorite originals show better than average character of grain and figure.

As for a Biesen in other than a 70 platform, I can certainly admire them but as my mentors have drilled into me.... focus.

 My 1894 collection is made of things not mainstream but with provenance maybe just a bet eclectic. I am happy to see that others can enjoy some of the tangents of this hopefully ever expanding hobby.

If i get lucky enough to acquire other fun 70s I will share with all that might enjoy.

 Doug 

fred.lasor@gmail.com said
Yes, people buy barreled actions.  An original pre-64 M70 is a fine piece of work.  You might realize a greater return on investment by separating the barreled action from its stock.  You might realize a greater return by parting it out.  Heck of a thing to do to a pre-64 in good condition.  
  

I would not "part it out". It would just be 2 parts. The barreled action complete, and the stock with butt plate, swivels, trigger guard, floor plate, and all magazine parts. 

I have sold many gun parts, the buyers were very thank full, as they needed the parts for repair or projects, and the parts are difficult to find. I have bought many large and small gun parts myself, needed for repair or a project. Luckily I found someone selling them.