Ratz! Good grab! Hands down the best American "period correct" scope out there, IMO.
I have never held one in my hand but I have to believe it will look sexy on a 50’s vintage model 70.
That's precisely where I would've put it. Enjoy it! I've had a couple and know their value for that application. My .30-06 pre-64 will have to wait its turn!
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