Owners manual for winchester 94 pre 64 tricia rifles two 10 rd mags, orig. Your model 70 is made with one of the following bolt design configurations. Wtt pre 64 model 70 bolt bodies practical machinist. My father owned a win model 70 06 that he purchase brand new in 195253. There were a couple of reasons that i chose this rifle. This centerfire rifles assembly disassembly download makes it simple, thanks to author j. Trigger installation instructions winchester model 70. Pre 64 vs post 64 model 70 gun and game the friendliest. Complete takedown is a pre requisite to blueing and thoroughly cleaning and bluing the model 70. The safety on my post 64 model 70 was stuck in the fire position. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester model. This manual does not apply to model 70 s containing a detachable box magazine dbm.
Many of the parts like the ejector, bolt stop, springs, etc. Check out some of the shotguns and rifles that have come into the shop. Also, for those out there that own pre 64, winchester model 70 s i purchased a book on ebay the only place i could find it that has handdrawn pictures and descriptions that were approved by olin corp over 3 decades ago as a reprint of a manual used by winchester technicians for takedown and assembly of the original pre 64 winchester model. Up for sale today is an excellent winchester model 70 serial no. The winchester model 70 is americas most iconic boltaction rifle and to collectors the most desirable m70s are the pre64 rifles. His personal interest in firearms includes handguns for hunting and self. Winchester model 70 schematic south carolina made model 70. Winchester rifles 70 new model made in south carolina shop for south carolina made winchester model 70 rifle parts and the schematic today with numrich gun parts. If you cannot find the manual you need please use our online order system or contact us directly at any time by phone during office hours. Winchester rifles 70 pre 64 series 70 pre 64 featherweight.
A comparison of winchester pre 1964 model 70 and post 1964 model 70 s. Kicking around the idea of selling a winchester model 70 pre 64 chambered in. Installation of tubb precision winchester 70 cocking piece does require fitment of the safety by a qualified gunsmith. Not all parts that are available for online purchase are shown on the schematic. This ebook is illustrated with many color photos and very detailed diagrams, figures and directions about how to disassemble your pre 64 model 70 winchester bolt action rifle. Winchester post 64 model 70 information leeroys ramblings. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring. Anyone care to offer direction on how to fully strip a post 64 model 70 bolt. I removed the bolt and according to the manual attempted to disassemble the bolt. If you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. Collecting winchester pre 64 model 70 rifles by wayne r. Then you were supposed to remove the bolt, depress the breech bolt lock and unscrew the breech bolt sleevefiring pin assembly. Jun 16, 2011 winchester model 1892 assembly disassembly instructions download. Winchester model 70 pre 64 custom deluxe rifle 22 inch featherweight engraved beautiful.
Complete takedown is a prerequisite to blueing and thoroughly cleaning and bluing the model 70. Have been collecting military winchesters for years but picked up a pre 64 model 70 fw recently and caught the bug. Help winchester 70 bolt stuck pic included you were supposed to used the 3 position safety to lock the firing pin when the bolt was closed. The book will first outline a simple set of tools that are needed, and then goes through step by step the entire rifle disassembly process. Winchester model 70 assemblydisassembly instructions. Some of the new improvements of the new model 70 winchester over the winchester model 54 would include a better designed bolt handle and trigger. It has an iconic place in american sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936, earning the moniker the riflemans rifle. Winchester model 70 bolt action rifle winchester repeating arms customer service department united states 275 winchester avenue morgan, utah 840509333 phone. With the spring removed, next remove the cross pin in the bolt shroud to allow the. Winchester model 70 parts all parts are for pre 64 mod 70 unless otherwise specified replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, t replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. Winchester 70 winchester model 70 parts all parts are for.
Winchester model 70 featherlight jeweled bolt 22 blued barrel ready to mount scope of choice. I soaked the bolt in wd40 and can now remove the set screw and the breech bolt sleeve moves freely. Yes i agree that a pre 64 would have been better, and possibly a model 70 classic. Winchester pre 64 model 70 bolt stop plunger and spring see more like this. Quoting from a previous post, all pre 64 winchester model 70 30. Vintage winchester model 70 instruction manual vintage set of factory instructions for the great old winchester model 70 bolt action rifle. Purchase a pdf download of the guns magazine may 2020 issue now. Collecting winchester pre64 model 70 rifles by wayne r. The winchester model 70 is a bolt action sporting rifle. The pre war model 70 had a safety that swung in a horizontal arc like the later one, except that the thumbpiece swung over the top of the bolt sleeve. On rare occasions, the safety needs to be adjusted on the model 70 bolt.
Watch art disassemble a pre 64 winchester model 70. Winchester 70 pre 64 featherweight schematic numrich. Winchester 70 winchester model 70 parts all parts are for pre. Our cocking piece, with a speedlock firing pin, will fit all winchester model 70. Great for shooting, not so great for collector value. The model 70 rifle was initially offered in a dozen popular calibers for varmint, deer size game, and magnum calibers for. This is a pre 64 winchester model 70 in 2503000 savage. But i wanted to ask in an open forum and garner from those most experienced with this rifle. To use the cocking piece with some pre 64 styles it is necessary to purchase a speedlock firing pin. This sling is unique to the pre 64 model 70 african 458 win. Anyone care to offer direction on how to fully strip a post 64 model 70. Then drop the floorplate to make sure there is nothing in the magazine. It is important that you read and understand your firearms owners manual thoroughly before using it. For help identifying year of production, bolt and floor plate type please refer to the model 70 information page below.
I recently acquired a used custom made rifle on a model 70 action. Post 64 winchester bolt disassembly 24hourcampfire. The post 64 has a small extractor in the end of the bolt lug. Winchester model 1894 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Be sure to check out our subsequent videos on howto clean, lube, and reassemble a model 70. Make offer winchester model 70, 54, 71 steel checkered butt plate pre 64 nice look e. The bolt shrouds on these will be flat on top rather than round, and the bolt handle will have a 90degree. Winchester model 70 boltaction rifle winchester repeating arms customer service department united states 275 winchester avenue morgan, utah 840509333 phone. Polished bolt numbered to gun, late safety and hinged floor plate. Miller has been kind enough to present several interesting and educational displays over 20 years including representing us at the 2010 nra annual meeting with model 54 bolt action rifles. It is a european style carrying strap 78 inches wide. Father must have lost the manual many years ago, so i dont have one. Standard winchester markings with the first style 300 magnum caliber marking and the winchester factory proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech.
May 19, 2016 showing of my pre 64 winchester model 70. Pre 1964 model 70 s usually had 2426 barrels and were equipped with open sights. Two small blems on the barrel and a couple dings on the butt stock. Help winchester 70 bolt stuck pic included snipers. Winchester would also improved the floor plate and trigger guard. Winchester model 70 assembly disassembly instructions download corey graff is the author of whats in your bugout bag. Pre 64 winchester model 70 bolts and bolt parts for sale. Pre 64 winchester model 70 help needed rifle forum.
Gun production methods had changed to the point that olin had to look at just how they made this model as compared to how remington was making the model 700s. Winchester model 70 tightening sequence the high road. Pre 64 winchester model 70 complete bolt assembly for the standard calibers. Good, basic, do it yourself maintence manual on the winchester model 70 bolt action rifle.
Anyway, the manual is very useful, and i used it successfully to completely disassemble my pre 64 barreled action down to bare components so that i could thoroughly clean and lubricate all the parts. This manual does not apply to model 70 s containing a. Buy winchester model 70 bolt parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. In most respects, disassembly procedures are pretty much the same for the pre. Apr 28, 2008 the pre 64 winchester model 70 featherweight in. Stoeger c1970 gun parts and accessories catalog manual. These instructions supercede those sent with firing pins. The safety is in the middle position, as on a mauser for this stage of disassembly. I have included pictures of the sling from my personal copy. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester model 70. Has a little for sale by vintage sporting on gunsamerica 946437354. After pressing the release, the rear end rotated a quarter turn ccw and then stopped. Introduced in 1936 the winchester model 70 has become an icon in the hunting and shooting world learn how to break down this classic bolt.
Wwinchester model 70 bolt variations restoration, repair. Some one turned this early model 70 into a handy little sporter. All parts listed in this category are specific to the post 64 winchester model 70 rifle unless otherwise noted. With the bolt inserted, cock the action and check the safety in the rear, middle and forward fire positions to make sure it operates properly. This includes those with classic pre 64 type action and push feed designs. Covers different revisions pre 64, 64 to 1990, 1991 to current production and how to break them down for maintence. Winchester model 70 assemblydisassembly instructions download. Ammunition use the space below to record information about your. Bolt appears to be a standard bolt and not a magnum, and therefor will not close on the rim. Guns magazine pre64 winchester model 70s guns magazine.
Winchester pre64 model 70 westerner g7045, blue 26 bolt. Winchester firearms owners manuals if you have misplaced the owners manual originally provided with your firearm or safe, you can in many cases can find a digital copy here. Vintage winchester 1990 model 70 bolt action rifle manual instructions original. The winchester model 70 is a boltaction sporting rifle. The action has some design similarities to mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier winchester model 54 the model 70 was originally manufactured by the.
Manufactured in 1950 during the transition period 194551. Woods expertise, stepbystep instructions and crisp photography. Before you start work, open the bolt and make sure the chamber is empty and the barrel clear. To answer your question, the pre 64 winchester model 70 has a long, mauser style extractor on the right side of the bolt. Click on any part number highlighted in red to view specific details or to purchase online. The bolt handle on the pre war will have a 90 degree step at the base and the transition does not. And fully intact, but the manual has the following issues. It is pictured in roger rules bookthe riflemans rifle published in 1982. The safety was supposed to be usable with a scope, but in fact it was under the scope and hard to reach, so winchester moved the thumbpiece to the. Quoting from a previous post, all pre64 winchester model 70 30. Each gun is designed to shoot a specific centerfire caliber. This manual covers current model 70 versions with conventional magazine systems with enclosed floorplate and swing downtype floorplate design. This is a very rare and desirable item for pre 64 model 70.
Pre 64 winchester model 70 338 magnum near mint rare. This manual does not apply to model 70s containing a detachable box magazine dbm. And, all of the ones ive hefted are heavy, with a mediocre trigger. Numrich has been providing items like winchester model 70 schematics and parts to the firearms community since 1950. First was caliber, i wanted a model 70 in 7mm mauser. Winchester introduced the model 70 bolt action rifle in september of 1936 as an improved version of their model 54 rifle which they fased out shortly thereafter. The action has some design similarities to mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier winchester model 54. Pre64 model 70 bolt disassembly snafu 24hourcampfire.
It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Dec 31, 2011 winchester model 70 tightening sequence. It has an iconic place in american sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it. The pre 64 winchester model 70 would be introduced at the beginning of 1937. Pre 64 and post 64 model 94 1894 winchesters duration. The armourers handbook part i the rifle c1940 manual. Winchester model 70 bolt action rifle owners manual. I have several pre 64 model 70 magnum bolt bodies i would like to trade for standard bolt face bodies. The book will first outline a simple set of tools that are needed, and th replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes. Problem is the bolt will not close on the cartridge. Jun 16, 2011 clean and maintain your winchester model 70. Hooded ramp front sight, adjustable sporting type rear sight and scope blocks on the receiver.
The action has a machined flat bottom, two front locking lugs, an excellent single stage adjustable trigger, a full length mausertype extractor, fixed ejector, and a steel trigger guard and hinged magazine floor plate assembly aluminum in featherweight models. So far, only have two but quickly learning original ones are tough to find. I seriously doubt that many pre 64 model 70 s could match the accuracy of my rifle. It features a pre 64 mauserclaw action, a winged safety, and a gorgeous highgrade fiddleb.
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