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Did we at least reach agreement that S/N's from 1971 thru 1991 had a "G" followed by seven numerals?
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Hmm, since ehunter has his answer, thought I'd try to piggyback on his thread. I have a M70 Featherweight LH in .300 WSM, with SN G301XXXX. Can anyone date that?
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Hmm, since ehunter has his answer, thought I'd try to piggyback on his thread. I have a M70 Featherweight LH in .300 WSM, with SN G301XXXX. Can anyone date that? 2005/2006
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Here is another one. M70 Featherweight push feed in 257 Rob. Serial number G2066XXX. I was told this would be early to mid 80s. Is that accurate? Also, was the guy correct saying this chambering was only done a couple of years.
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Here is another one. M70 Featherweight push feed in 257 Rob. Serial number G2066XXX. I was told this would be early to mid 80s. Is that accurate? Also, was the guy correct saying this chambering was only done a couple of years. 1991/1992 Don't think 257 was cataloged for these years. Must be a special order, or rebarrel.
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Hook - the guy is correct. The M70 fwt was made in 257 and also 7X57 for a couple of years when it was reintroduced in the early 80's. I have one in the Bob.
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Hook - the guy is correct. The M70 fwt was made in 257 and also 7X57 for a couple of years when it was reintroduced in the early 80's. I have one in the Bob. Yes the 257 was produced in the early 80's, however the serial number he provided, G206xxxx, means the receiver he has is from the early 90's.
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Very interesting. I may have a rebarreled action, huh? 270guy, may I ask what serial number range your Bob is?
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I hope nobody minds if I piggyback onto this thread as well. I have 2 Classics:
first one - regular Classic Sporter, 270 Win, serial # G3002XXX.
other one - Classic Compact, 7mm-08, serial # G374XXX.
I would much appreciate knowing production years for them. Bought new a few years ago but I have no idea if they were new or old stock. Thanks in advance.
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I hope nobody minds if I piggyback onto this thread as well. I have 2 Classics:
first one - regular Classic Sporter, 270 Win, serial # G3002XXX.
other one - Classic Compact, 7mm-08, serial # G374XXX.
I would much appreciate knowing production years for them. Bought new a few years ago but I have no idea if they were new or old stock. Thanks in advance. 2005 2002
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If possible, I'd like to get in on this. One of my Winchesters is a Classic Sporter, .270 w/Boss. It has a strange Serial Number according to the others listed on this thread: G100XX.
I'm not reading it wrong either. Even had the wife put her specks on and read it too. G100XX (5 digits)
Might anyone have a date for this one? I know it must be from the somewhere in the 90s.
Thanks for any info.
...and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. - Luke 22:36
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If possible, I'd like to get in on this. One of my Winchesters is a Classic Sporter, .270 w/Boss. It has a strange Serial Number according to the others listed on this thread: G100XX.
I'm not reading it wrong either. Even had the wife put her specks on and read it too. G100XX (5 digits)
Might anyone have a date for this one? I know it must be from the somewhere in the 90s.
Thanks for any info. 1994/95
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...and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. - Luke 22:36
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Thank you very much win70.
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Hello,
I have a friend who has several Winchester 70.
Can you help me date these rifles :
G1127896 (375 HH)
G55003 (270 Win)
G95270 (338 WM with BOSS system)
G25972 (280 Rem)
G2458215 (243 Win)
He is looking for spare parts to repair his 270 Win.
Can you still easily find spare parts ?
Best regards,
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Thank you very much winch70 ! 
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I just bought a Winchester Model 70 30-06 sprg lightweight, serial # G20255XX . Can anyone tell me how old it is and the approximate value? Thank you!
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