I picked that bolt up at Tulsa in a parts box.

Bob

Steven Gabrielli said
I have the Model 70 in 300 H&H 1952 mfg and a Remington 700 in 300 Win Mag 1994 mfg. Nothing I have ever shot with either took a step.
I reload for both, but prefer the H&H just to be that guy who is different. 
just because the model 70 you’re looking at was made in 1955, doesn’t mean it wasn’t rechambered to 300 Winchester magnum sometime after 1963.
  

I tend to be that guy too.

If Winchester had replaced the bolt during an R&R it could be marked in that fashion also.  

Best Regards,

Bob

If the mystery rifle in question were rechambered to 300 Win,  barrel length would disclose the fact. Barrel is pulled, one or more threads are faced off and recut to allow the Win reamers to clean up the Holland chamber, headspace re-established and new extractor groove cut. The barrel length from muzzle to bolt face is no longer going to be a full 25 (or was it 26) inches.  But we all agree it would still need a chamber cast. 

I reload for both, but prefer the H&H just to be that guy who is different. 

just because the model 70 you’re looking at was made in 1955, doesn’t mean it wasn’t rechambered to 300 Winchester magnum sometime after 1963.

Trav0810 said
Well I can't figure out how to post the screenshot of the search I found. But what it tells me is that the serial number 550,240 is a 1911 saddle ring carbine, round barrel. Q but the rifle I have is not a saddle ring and it's got the 20 inch octagon barrel. 
  

You can send the photos or a link to me at 2bitrifles@gmail.com and I will be happy to take a look, post the images and advise.

Michael

Trav0810 said
Well I can't figure out how to post the screenshot of the search I found. But what it tells me is that the serial number 550,240 is a 1911 saddle ring carbine, round barrel. Q but the rifle I have is not a saddle ring and it's got the 20 inch octagon barrel. 
  

The search information you found is incorrect.  Model 1892 s/n 550240 was manufactured in July 1910.

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Bert

george@georgeamlott.com said

antler1 said
This post just shows that there still is a large collection of quality Winchesters still tucked away in private collections that may eventually surface as older collectors start to liquidate their prize guns. Unfortunately may of us that respect these guns are in or very close to the same condition.
  

Yes…. I’m 59 and I feel like a youngster around here…😂😂😂
  

Mate I'm 41! Most of my collecting friends here in Aus have white hair...or no hair...I don't have greys yet

1. 30 consecutive shot target must be sent to me for scoring, I will PM my address when the time comes.

2. Any arm chambered for the 44-40 cartridge

3. 100 to 110 yards

4. standing, sitting whatever floats your boat.

5. open, peep, tang, ladder, scope....whatever works for you to see the target.

6. must list load-out, powder, bullet etc.

7. I will score the target with Ballistic-X phone app.

8. If your target qualifies, I will send it back with a life size target patch (it better be)!

9. more rules as needed...you guys crack me up with the things you do!

Photo of actual proposed patch here: https://sites.google.com/view/44winchester/doc-pardee-club?authuser=0

I own two, both made in 1980, the last before USRAC took over in New Haven. Both have the push feed 1964 action and are beautifully made. 

In particular, the 1964 Varmint rifle was, at the time, the most accurate centerfire production rifle ever made by Winchster. There were specially tuned custom target rifles that could beat it, but nothing out of the box in regular production could. 

Zebulon said
Mitch, 
I'm assuming you bought a Model 70 with the new push-feed action first offered in 1964 and not a controlled feed pre-64 varmint model sold out of remaining inventory in 1964. 
The Standard style post-63 Model 70 featured a heavier contour barrel than previously, which was sold with a set of (removable) Williams iron sights. It was available in 243 and some confuse it for a varmint model.
However, there was also a dedicated 1964 Varmint model offered, which had a much heavier contour barrel without sights but with installed scope blocks. It was initially offered in 243 and 220 Swift but fairly quickly the Swift was withdrawn and the new 225 Winchester substituted. 
If you can post pictures, it would be helpful If you would do so.  
I'm attaching a photo of a Standard style 1964 rifle (actually, the 1966 version that has a slightly different stock) that is chambered for the 243 cartridge. It is still in the family and I took a Whitetailed buck with it several years ago.
  

Thanks Bill,

It is a push feed with Heavy Varmint style barrel but has open sight filler screws.  Looks just like the picture posted but has the heavy barrel. Came with a old Weaver T-10 scope probably paid too much $850.00 but what the heck I like it.  Also, the trigger is surprisingly crisp.

Thanks again,

Mitch

Bert H. said

george@georgeamlott.com said

antler1 said
This post just shows that there still is a large collection of quality Winchesters still tucked away in private collections that may eventually surface as older collectors start to liquidate their prize guns. Unfortunately may of us that respect these guns are in or very close to the same condition.
  

Yes…. I’m 59 and I feel like a youngster around here…😂😂😂
  

At 66, I am a "tweener"... not old enough to be a bona fide "Old Phart", but too old to be a "youngster".  The good news is that I am still in the "collect" frame of mind versus the "dispose" mode.
Bert
  

Gotta Keep going gents, just as you're saying! Keep on keeping on!

Tony

JWA said
That is not a great price, as BRP stated, there were a lot of 1917 rifles that were sporterized.  You can check Gunbroker and there are a least 2-3 listed on there everyday, usually for less $$.  Since they have been modified they do not retain any collector value and are simply shooting rifles.
Best Regards,
  

Thanks for your input , I decided against it anyway where it's out of state from a Bass Pro shop and not knowing for sure what it's chambered in and oh yeah , I don't think I have room in my safe for it .....now that you say that about the price , that helps me decide for certain that I'm not buying it !!!

Thanks , 

Chris