No apologies needed for that rifle. I have always admired pre-64 model 70's as they represent much more than just a hunting rifle. Early Model 70's take me back to the days when hunters wore high lace up boots, red/black plaid hunting coats and America when it was emerging from older/harder life to a new and promising world in which hunting was an important component.

There seems to be a proliferation with today's hunters/shooters to buy and shoot plastic and stainless guns that lack any of the character the Model 70 has. I have several, they all shoot and the every day workmanship that went into those guns is now a thing of the past.

Congratulations on your purchase, I hope you aren't too taken with other guns made of plastic and stainless steel...

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