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I bought this at least 20 years ago and have never shot it. I just saw the beauty and had to have it. Oldest if off the college so time to liquidate. Anyway, I don't have any history on the rifle. The serial number is 56XXX. I want 2750 shipped in a hard case to you. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/w15qrprv/IMG-4539.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/NLWQfFqF/IMG-4542.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/mzkThFgz/IMG-4545.jpg) All the photos I have right now, if you want more or something specific please ask. https://postimg.cc/gallery/mDss89yMicky
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It could be. I was told prewar by the safety but never looked up the serial number.
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Nice rifle, I have one that is very similar.
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Micky & Biebs: I extrapolate April of 1946 for that serial number range date of manufacture.
Hold into the wind
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I wonder if it could be lettered as factory engraved and provide any more details?
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Micky that is very tempting. I can understand why you bought it!
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Thought I had sworn off the .300 H&H, but that is tempting!
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I wish I knew who the engraver was. I can't recognize it
Certainly a beautiful rifle!
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I certainly can't pick apart a Pre 64 like some here but I would have a hard time believing that this rifle is not worth every penny of the asking price.
GLWYS.
Cool rifle bump.
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Micky, where are you located?
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I certainly can't pick apart a Pre 64 like some here but I would have a hard time believing that this rifle is not worth every penny of the asking price.
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Cool rifle bump. I was thinking the same thing.
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Come on JB, you know the M70 300H&H is a true classic....just like you!
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Come on JB, you know the M70 300H&H is a true classic....just like you! 😂 OP, any evidence of any side holes ever having been there; and is the rear bridge tapped?
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Come on JB, you know the M70 300H&H is a true classic....just like you! 😂 OP, any evidence of any side holes ever having been there; and is the rear bridge tapped? From what I could see in the pictures the rear bridge has NOT been tapped. That is the first thing I look at in a pre-war. This is tempting.........
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Someone buy this..........PLEASE.
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I certainly can't pick apart a Pre 64 like some here but I would have a hard time believing that this rifle is not worth every penny of the asking price.
GLWYS.
Cool rifle bump. Indeed. I've got half the asking price in a shooter grade Pre-64 .300H&H pieced together with a McM stock. Not near as nice as this set up... @OP, GLWYS !
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