I have a model 70 #543XX range that I am a little confused about. It is chambered in 270. Some data says it was manufactured in 1946. Then I read that the transition models were somewhat similar. It does have stripper clip slots. It also has the recessd rear bridge, however, it is drilled with 4 holes in a star pattern. The really confusing thing is the safety, it is 3 positon but retains the bolt, firing pin shroud of the pre war. The bolt is serialed to the rifle. The barrel looks way better than the rest of the gun, bottom metal very faded. There was some talk that the Marines bought a lot of 70's after the war and it sounded like this serial # could've been one of them. I can't find anything specific though. I'm not really worried about the value as much as the history as I will be keeping for heirloom. Can anyone help?
Sizmic
