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Lyman 6W to Winchester 70B
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Begger
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September 12, 2020 - 10:22 pm
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What dates or serial numbers did Winchester change the 375 H&H rear sights from the Lyman 6W to the Winchester 70B?  

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Hi Begger-

Roger Rule’s book says the Win 70B was used on the 375 H&H Magnum C-1 contour barrels from 1953-63.  In my survey to date I have about 210 M70 375 Magnum serial numbers recorded.  Based on what I’ve seen, the changeover from 6W to 70B happened fairly abruptly around the 300-310 thousand serial number range (1954).  So we’re pretty close…

Hope this helps,

Lou

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Thank you Sir!

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