Wanted Winchester Model 70 Super Grade 7x57

[sierraone]

Here are some pics of my rifle, as promised.

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Now this is a good looking Super Grade. Have seen lots of Featherweights, but this one is at the top.

 

[Medicine]

It appears @WAB is correct - somewhat a bit of a hybrid. Differences I notice: the barrel is marked "FEATHERWEIGHT," the crossbolt isn't the standard engraved metal and the wood is most outstanding for a factory supergrade.

 

[lobber]

It appears @WAB is correct - somewhat a bit of a hybrid. Differences I notice: the barrel is marked "FEATHERWEIGHT," the crossbolt isn't the standard engraved metal and the wood is most outstanding for a factory supergrade.

Here’s the label on the factory box.

 

[Medicine]

Here’s the label on the factory box.

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Beautiful rifle. I never doubted its authenticity/originalness. My comments were attempting to detail the differences between this special run and regular supergrades.

 

[WAB]

Yes they are definitely a little different. Awesome rifles.

 

[Bullthrower338]

There was one at Gun Sport LTD in Odessa, Tx
The last time I was in there
The store number is 432-362-8696, ready-set-go! Just be warned the price is higher than Giraffe Va-jay-jay!

 

[lobber]

Beautiful rifle. I never doubted its authenticity/originalness. My comments were attempting to detail the differences between this special run and regular supergrades.

Yup, I didn't take it like that at all. Just wanted to provide that pic for reference and researching pleasure for those interested in these M70s

 

[D.latib]

Been toying with selling my CZ 550 American after getting my Hawkeye African 275. Not a model 70 but the wood is outstanding and only 200 were made.
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Amazing .,., Not the animal .,. The rifle

 

[Nomore606]

Upgraded Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Rifle with Scope | Rock Island Auction

Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Douglas Barrel and ScopeReceiver manufactured 1951. "Douglas/7X57 M/M" marked replacement barrel. Engraved floorplate/trigger guard. Gold bands at muzzle and chamber, gold outline on bottom metal, trigger guard, and...

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Here's one on Rock Island schedule for February's auction.

 

[sestoppelman]

Custom rifle...

 

[sierraone]

I like it but the first I would have to have done is a re-blue job. It appears the barrel is in terrible condition.