HuntingNet.com Forums

HuntingNet.com Forums (https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/)
-   Guns (https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/guns-10/)
-   -   Any Pre 64 Winchester M70 experts (https://www.huntingnet.com/forum/guns/314457-any-pre-64-winchester-m70-experts.html)

Berettaman 01-07-2010 07:05 PM

Any Pre 64 Winchester M70 experts
 
Hi all,
I have recently come into possesion a Pre-64 Winchester M70 in .30-06 caliber. I've been told that this paticular gun is quite rare has it does not have iron sights. All pre-64 Winchesters came with iron sights with the exception of a limited quantity produced by winchester for a gun distributer called Gopher Stooting Supply. Hence this gun is labled a "Gopher Special" I was wondering if there is anyone out there that may have additional info on these "Gopher Specials".

Thanks

UncleNorby 01-08-2010 04:09 AM

They are mentioned at:

http://www.ogca.com/WRM_collecting_winchester_pre.htm

Daveboone 01-08-2010 05:27 AM

It is also common for the owners to remove the iron sights if they are not used. Possible also to be rebarreled? Not that cut and dry.

statjunk 01-08-2010 05:41 AM


Originally Posted by Daveboone (Post 3550399)
It is also common for the owners to remove the iron sights if they are not used. Possible also to be rebarreled? Not that cut and dry.

Yup. I'd be thinking there is a distinct possibility that could be the case.

Tom

vabyrd 01-08-2010 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by Berettaman (Post 3550191)
Hi all,
I have recently come into possesion a Pre-64 Winchester M70 in .30-06 caliber. I've been told that this paticular gun is quite rare has it does not have iron sights. All pre-64 Winchesters came with iron sights with the exception of a limited quantity produced by winchester for a gun distributer called Gopher Stooting Supply. Hence this gun is labled a "Gopher Special" I was wondering if there is anyone out there that may have additional info on these "Gopher Specials".

Thanks


Is gopher special stamped on the barrel or receiver?

Berettaman 01-10-2010 03:08 PM

There are no additional marking on the barrel refrencing "gopher special"


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:11 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.