|
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 576
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 576 |
Gents
What serial number range(s)are considered the most desirable for the New Haven "Classic" series of M70's?
I tried to search the topic in this forum, but was unsuccessful...
Shotgunjock
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,126
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,126 |
I believe the ones with a G serial number either five or six digit. Example G23456
"Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,192
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,192 |
Gents
What serial number range(s)are considered the most desirable for the New Haven "Classic" series of M70's?
I tried to search the topic in this forum, but was unsuccessful...
Shotgunjock I would say those from early to mid 90s when stainless stocked in wood was available. Something in European caliber like "old soldier" 7x57 should top the want to own list.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 200
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 200 |
Taken from another thread.... Best of the Post-64 M70's?
That would be the Classic's, with a serial number of G plus 4, 5 or 6 numbers. Made from 1991-2002. Sweet rifles!
2003-2006 = questionable at best. I have seen some real dogs from the last few years in New Haven.
Have and use some push feeds from the 80's, nothing wrong with them at all. I'd take one over any M700, or anything else made today for that matter.
Good luck. ^^^^^THIS^^^^^^
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008 |
Pre-apology as I do not mean to hijack, but since you are talking collectible Model 70 Classics, what is the lowest G prefix Classic serial number you have seen or heard of?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,566
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,566 |
Far from an expert, but myself, and a few others report having G prefix 5 digit serial numbered SuperGrades years before the Classics appeared in print and on shelves. Those guns had actions identical to the Classic action and if memory is correct, all came out of the custom shop. I traded that gun off so long ago that I can't remember how the barrel was marked. Mine was a 338.
ETA: Mine was a 338 Win Mag
Last edited by sbrmike; 01/23/16.
PA Bear Hunter, NRA Benefactor Member
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,192
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,192 |
Far from an expert, but myself, and a few others report having G prefix 5 digit serial numbered SuperGrades years before the Classics appeared in print and on shelves. Those guns had actions identical to the Classic action and if memory is correct, all came out of the custom shop. I traded that gun off so long ago that I can't remember how the barrel was marked. Mine was a 338. Yes, yes even late production CRF short actioned Featherweight Model 70 in .338 Federal would be nice to own.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,348
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,348 |
Taken from another thread.... Best of the Post-64 M70's?
That would be the Classic's, with a serial number of G plus 4, 5 or 6 numbers. Made from 1991-2002. Sweet rifles!
2003-2006 = questionable at best. I have seen some real dogs from the last few years in New Haven.
Have and use some push feeds from the 80's, nothing wrong with them at all. I'd take one over any M700, or anything else made today for that matter.
Good luck. ^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ Hey, I like the way you think!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,024
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,024 |
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4,955
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4,955 |
The most desirable "Classic" M70's are...........
the left handed ones!
Charter Member
Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester
"It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes."
szihn
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,024
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,024 |
tmitch, you do make a very valid point...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,245
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 46,245 |
I've got three G series 6 numbered M-70's here, two are shot out and rebarreled 7mm STW's, one is in 375 H&H in custom walnut, the other is a 300 RUM with it's stainless barrel in a digital camo painted syn stock, the only factory gun left is an old Classic Super Grade in 300 Win Mag.
Very nice action works on these old guns, I love em and can easily see why there's still vigorous interest in obtaining them.
Trump Won!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008 |
I have a G16xxx and one G10xxx Classic. I have not seen any four digit Classics.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,266
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,266 |
I guess I've had over 20 classic stainless M70's from the 90's and 2000's... my favorites are those from about 1996 - 2001.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008 |
Brad
Were any of them four digit Classics or low five digit?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,087
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 8,087 |
4 digit rifles would be custom shop guns IIRC.
“Factio democratica delenda est"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,008 |
4 digit rifles would be custom shop guns IIRC. So standard production Classics started in the low five digits? Just curious.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 245
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 245 |
Just curious: why are the G prefix, five numbered rifles considered the most desirable and what, if any, premium comes with having one of those rifles from a dollar perspective?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,266
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,266 |
4 digit rifles would be custom shop guns IIRC. So standard production Classics started in the low five digits? Just curious. They started in the low 5 digits, not 4.
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,348
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,348 |
4 digit rifles would be custom shop guns IIRC. So standard production Classics started in the low five digits? Just curious. I believe 15000 is the starting number for standard production.
|
|
|
|
|
543 members (160user, 10gaugeman, 02bfishn, 1234, 007FJ, 10gaugemag, 55 invisible),
2,492
guests, and
1,238
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,429
Posts18,470,760
Members73,931
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image]](http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/chiefbsa/media/KGrHqRHJCYE8fibspCBPKcYmngdQ60_57_zps2e2a0eba.jpg.html)
