Depends on what year the pre-64 was built. My late model, 1963, had horrific, almost sickening machining work as if a kid had it on a grinder and the stock was worse. The stock cracked as many featherweights did but it shot 1/2" at 200 yds. Find a pre-52 and you are talking quality. I love em and want another, any caliber.
Agreed. I don't hear many complaints about pre 64's other than late 50's and later. A good late 40's early 50's gun is a thing of beauty IMO. Like everything they are not perfect but pretty close. Complaints about pre 64's I consider douchebaggery.
