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Model 70 Monte Carlo stocks
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September 13, 2020 - 12:12 am
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When did the Monte Carlo stock make its appearance on the Model 70?  Were there any versions of the model 70 where a Monte Carlo stock was not an option?

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Hi Beggar-

The Monte Carlo stock design was adopted in 1951 and first cataloged for Standard Rifles, Featherweights, and Super Grade Rifles in 1952.  So it’s possible to find M70s with 1951 S/Ns that have original MC stocks, since the factory would have wanted to build up some inventory before adding the option to the catalog.  Prior to that any rifle with a factory original MC stock would have to have been special ordered.  While such rifles no doubt exist, the vast majority of pre-1951 M70s with MC stocks these days have had their stock replaced. 

Versions where the MC was not a cataloged option:  Standard rifles (1936-1951); Carbines (1936-1947 – when discontinued); Super Grade rifles (1936-1951); and all rifles using the Marksman stock (National Match/Target Rifle/Bull Gun).  The Featherweight was available with either MC or low comb NRA stock from the outset (1952) until the low comb option was dropped after 1959.

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Lou

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Thank you Sir!  Your knowledge is greatly appreciated.  

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