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Posted: 6/4/2011 3:31:40 PM EDT
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I was planning on ordering a new Model 70 in .338 Win Mag for elk hunting, but found a used one in a local shop. The used rifle has the following features:
Walnut stock with cut checkering and rubber butt pad Marked "Classic Sporter" and made in New Haven, CT Serial number G351XXXX Blued finish Mauser type extractor I think this gun is an early 1990's production gun, but can't find any online resources that will give the date of manufacture. Thanks in advance. 1MAC |
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Early 2000s IIRC, U.S. Repeating Arms started using Mauser style claw extractors (Controlled Round Feed) again with some sub-models of the 70. Just can't remember the year offhand. It's somewhere between 1999-2006 ETA - Actually they returned to the control round feed in 1992. |
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Different models have different feed systems. No idea why!
I've noticed the typical deer hunting calibers tend to be a push feed design, while the Stealth models are CRPF hybrids. Saw some .338 Federals I believe at a gunshow in PA last year with the true CRF/Mauser claw. Nice wood one, nice finish, and the bolts we're jeweed. About 1100.00 IIRC.... |
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