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I am trying to get firm date on my winchester model 70 supergrade africian model G1176268
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March 2, 2019 - 2:56 pm
Winchester model 70 Super Grade
model G1176268
from research I have done I get between 1940 and 1941
Any ideas on more accurate dates?
I cant seem to add pics sorry
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March 2, 2019 - 4:45 pm
William,
The “G” prefix on the serial number positively identifies it as a post-1968 production rifle. The “G” prefix was added when the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 was enacted into law (November 1968).
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