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I have never been able to find a listing of serial numbers vs years for the G series model 70's can someone give me a manufacture date on
my model 70 Fwt. - G1674xx
I think I remember buying it in the mid-90's but I am starting to question myself, not that it matters all that much because it is not going anywhere.
Thanks in advance - drover Classic from 1996.
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I have never been able to find a listing of serial numbers vs years for the G series model 70's can someone give me a manufacture date on
my model 70 Fwt. - G1674xx
I think I remember buying it in the mid-90's but I am starting to question myself, not that it matters all that much because it is not going anywhere.
Thanks in advance - drover Classic from 1996. It is a 243 Fwt stainless/synthetic stock (factory), now I am confused - I thought Classic meant the standard sporter contour. It sure was easier figuring out the pre-64's. Thanks, drover
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I have never been able to find a listing of serial numbers vs years for the G series model 70's can someone give me a manufacture date on
my model 70 Fwt. - G1674xx
I think I remember buying it in the mid-90's but I am starting to question myself, not that it matters all that much because it is not going anywhere.
Thanks in advance - drover Classic from 1996. It is a 243 Fwt stainless/synthetic stock (factory), now I am confused - I thought Classic meant the standard sporter contour. It sure was easier figuring out the pre-64's. Thanks, drover Classics were made as Sporters and Featherweights. Does it not say "Classic Stainless" on the right side of the barrel?
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How’s about G297527?
New Haven, early 2000’s Classic perhaps? That’s my guess but would love to know.
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I have never been able to find a listing of serial numbers vs years for the G series model 70's can someone give me a manufacture date on
my model 70 Fwt. - G1674xx
I think I remember buying it in the mid-90's but I am starting to question myself, not that it matters all that much because it is not going anywhere.
Thanks in advance - drover Classic from 1996. It is a 243 Fwt stainless/synthetic stock (factory), now I am confused - I thought Classic meant the standard sporter contour. It sure was easier figuring out the pre-64's. Thanks, drover Classics were made as Sporters and Featherweights. Does it not say "Classic Stainless" on the right side of the barrel? I am away from home for the next 3-4 weeks but will check it when I get back. The 1996 time frame seems right though. I appreciate you providing the information - thank you very much. drover
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How’s about G297527?
New Haven, early 2000’s Classic perhaps? That’s my guess but would love to know. 1999
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Drover,
“Classic” came from return of the “classic” CRF.
So, it designated the CRF, not the barrel contour.
Lots of variations of classic - classic stainless, classic featherweight, classic sporter, classic sm, etc.
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Drover,
“Classic” came from return of the “classic” CRF.
So, it designated the CRF, not the barrel contour.
Lots of variations of classic - classic stainless, classic featherweight, classic sporter, classic sm, etc. OK, thanks. drover
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I've read '69 is when they started with the G but it's only something I read someplace. According to George Madis in his dates of manufacture book the G serial numbers began in 1970. 1969 was the last year of the non letter. while the book claims from 1849-1984 the model 70's only show in the book through 1982, so I'm unsure what happened after that.
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I found a push feed, Featherweight in 6.5x55, serial G198xxxx (7numbers)
Would I be correct if this is 89-90 production?
Was these good quality years at Winchester... ?
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Not sure on year of manufacturing but I’d scoop it up if they aren’t asking a mint.
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I've got a Fwt CRF 7x57 folding leaf iron sight, and the original front sight hood, and a red butt pad marked USRAC, and 2 floral or medallion? "buttons" in the pad inside the circle of tiny print, in better than average condition with SR # G15709XX. Been told it is a 1982 manufacture...correct?
Going to look at a M70 270 CRF Stainless with Classic engraved on the side of the barrel in a black "tupperware" stock that is supposed to have made made sometime in the early '90's.Does that sound about right? Owner sez he bought it, sighted it in and put it away in storage.
Just got pics and the SR# is G567XX and the gun looks brand new with no wear apparent on the black butt pad that is legible in the pics and says USRAC in the tiny print on the outside of the circle. . . So my ? is Value? and year of manufacture? on both rifles .
Thanks Ron
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How about this one? G20212
Thanks in advance !
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How about this one? G20212
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Going to look at a M70 270 CRF Stainless with Classic engraved on the side of the barrel in a black "tupperware" stock that is supposed to have made made sometime in the early '90's.Does that sound about right? Owner sez he bought it, sighted it in and put it away in storage.
Just got pics and the SR# is G567XX and the gun looks brand new with no wear apparent on the black butt pad that is legible in the pics and says USRAC in the tiny print on the outside of the circle. . . So my ? is Value? and year of manufacture?
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