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				question about my mod 70
				
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Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:07 pmby spring-shooter
				I have a question few yall about my mod. 70.   the serial # is G1361712, I called Winchester they said it was manufactured in 1978.  they had no other info.  the rifle is a heavy barrel 30/06  it has what appears to be a possible proof mark in the center of the barrel at the receiver.  barrel is 26 " long.  not much other info,  any ideas of thoughts would be appreciated.
			 
			
		
			
				Re: question about my mod 70
				
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Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:58 amby SHOOTER13
				Pictures of all the inscriptions would help...
			 
			
		
			
				Re: question about my mod 70
				
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Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:59 amby SHOOTER13
				As far as the serial number lookup....try here:
http://www.proofhouse.com/win/index.html 
			
		
			
				Re: question about my mod 70
				
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Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:33 amby spring-shooter
				
		
			 
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 sorry here is a pic of the only inscription I can find
 
			
		
			
				Re: question about my mod 70
				
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Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:51 pmby Varmint
				In 1978 Serial #'s started at 1350001.
In 1979 Serial #'s started at 1410001.
This is the model 70 TARGET which was available in 308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield.
It was also available in "Ultra match" and "Army match" Models.
They used to rule the 1,000 yard Wimbleton Cup matches.
			 
			
		
			
				Re: question about my mod 70
				
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Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:57 pmby spring-shooter
				thanks for the info and the background knowledge !!!