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What is the difference between a pre-64 model 70 ‘National Match’ rifle and a ‘Target’ rifle? I have a 1950 mfg model 70 in one of these two configurations and don’t know which it is. I am wishing to sell it, trying to find a fair price. It is 30-06, 24″ tapered (heavy) barrel (no barrel boss), a target style stock, etc.
I have gotten some information from a model 70 collector and want to confirm what he says that it might be a ‘Target’ model rather than a ‘national Match’ model.
I would appreciate any help. I have pictures on Shutterfly that I can send you. Or call/text me, Jim: Six, One, Two – 4 1 8 – 9 Zero Zero 5.
March 12, 2008
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Sound’s like you have a target model or even possibly a Bull gun, which is a heavier version on the target model. The National Match rifles were basically a standard model 70 rifle (sporter) in a heavy Marksman target stock. The Target model 30-06 had a 24″ medium heavy barrel in a Marksman stock, while the somewhat scarce Bull gun version in 30-06 had a 28″ extra heavy barrel. You can send pictures to [email protected] and I will confirm for you.
Steve
Thank you Seewin, from what I know the ‘Bull Gun’ came with a heavy 28″ barrel and 300 H & H mag only.
Watch your email, I’m sending pictures from Shutterfly to you now…..
March 12, 2008
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The Bull gun came in 30-06 as well as 300 H&H. The mag was much more popular, making the 30-06’s pretty scarce. Just an FYI, but there are also some 250 Savage, 264, 308, 300 Win Mag, 257 Roberts, and even some Hornets made up on a special order basis in the Bull gun configuration. I believe I have seen a 243 as well.
Steve
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