Sounds like it definitely needs a stock. You don't say if its been drilled and tapped for a scope mount, or if it has any extra holes. I know that was not the intention of your op, but those are some of the things I look for when looking at rifles I'm going to buy. Bore condition, how it functions, check the safety and trigger, missing sights and front hood, re-blued and refinished. All considerations when buying a used rifle, especially a pre 64 model 70. Hopefully it's not too bad and is still serviceable. Keep in mind, the stock may cost more than $500.00 for an original condition clover leaf tang. The last one I had, I could have sold for $600.00, but it was for a 375H&H, which is even more difficult to find. If your rifle has extra holes, you might as well just buy a stock that has a recoil pad on it or has been cut for one and install a good pachmayr on it. All costs you will incur to get the rifle back into action. Even stocks with recoil pads have been bringing pretty good money lately. Upwards of $400.00. Good luck with your new rifle. It is probably like a lot of them: Carried far more than they were shot.
