Now I'm going to research the models of A-Bolt available when they first appeared. As mentioned earlier, Eileen's was .270 Winchester made the first year, and had a relatively plain walnut stock--checkered, but with what resembled a non-shiny oil finish. If I recall correctly, they called it the Hunter model.
Might also mention that a good local friend purchased a Hell's Canyon X-Bolt in 26 Nosler next year, which is his new favorite big game rifle. (He's pretty much a serial rifle loony, though always has some pre-'64 Model 70s hanging around as well as more modern stuff.) It shoots VERY well.
