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    Old 01-07-2010 | 07:05 PM
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    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".

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    Old 01-08-2010 | 04:09 AM
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    They are mentioned at:

    http://www.ogca.com/WRM_collecting_winchester_pre.htm
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    Old 01-08-2010 | 05:27 AM
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    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.
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    Old 01-08-2010 | 05:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by Daveboone
    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.

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    Old 01-08-2010 | 07:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by Berettaman
    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?
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    Old 01-10-2010 | 03:08 PM
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    There are no additional marking on the barrel refrencing "gopher special"
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