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I am very likely to have an opportunity to purchase a pre '64 model 70 in .375 h&h in the very near future for a good price. My question for those with more experience than myself is whether there is anything specific I should look out for before I buy this rifle. Im pretty excited about it and I don't want that to cloud my judgement.
this will be my first "big bore" centerfire and will be used to hunt elk and black bear when I decide I want to carry something other than an '06 or 7mm-08, and hopefully will have an opportunity at AK grizzly/browns and maybe Africa someday. If nothing else its a classic rifle and cartridge with a great history and will be coming from a friend. I have not seen the rifle yet but am told its very clean with low round count and unmodified. Any info specific to the pre '64 and .375 to look out for would be appreciated.
thanks
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Campfire Oracle
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Post this also in the "Winchesters Collectors" forum.
Get the serial number,if possible,pics and lots of them. Post them in the above forum and those gentlemen well help you out.
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^^^^^This^^^^
Some very sharp eyed collector/shooters there that can give you a wealth of information
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Post this also in the "Winchesters Collectors" forum.
Get the serial number,if possible,pics and lots of them. Post them in the above forum and those gentlemen well help you out. Sounds like a beauty. I can't wait to hear more about it...
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
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Campfire Greenhorn
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Thanks guys, the rifle in question was a good friend of mine's brother's who recently passed away, my friend expressed interest in selling the rifle as he does not anticipate using it, he knew I was interested in a 375 and made it known that one may be available shortly, I told him I was certainly interested and would appreciate first consideration. Due to circumstances he is not currently in possession of the rifle but should be shortly along with many of his brothers posessions, I trust him when he says its a pre '64 and clean, this guy knows his guns and I consider it an honor that he would consider selling a rifle like this to me. If I end up with it, I will have to figure out how to post pictures! Ill repost the OP in the Winchester forum, thanks for the advice.
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If you don't buy it someone else will, my pre-375 is dead nuts accurate! Post pics of your buy.
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If it's modified that makes it worth less. You may want it anyway but you can offer less.
If it has a side mount on the action its not 'original'.
The one I have's Winchester recoil pad is somewhat shrunken from age. It still has the LOP of 13 5/8" it came with.
They have that long 25" barrel with open sights you know?
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Here is one for sale. Note that the rear open sight is gone from the barrel and a receiver sight has been added that may have got the stock cut some to fit it. 375 H&H pre 64 M60 Price: $2995.
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