The early 50's guns in my experience are better finished and the checkering is waaay better. The checkering on the later pre-64's is junk. I also like the straight comb stock better than the later Monte Carlo stock. Having said that, probably the most consistently accurate hunting rifle I own is a 1962 Westerner, .264 WM. I love that gun.
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