Winchester model 670a 3006 long range hunting forum. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Heavier bullets reach their highest speeds with even slowerburning propellants. Winchester model 670a bolt action rifle photos are of. Glossary from the blue book gun collector organizations from the blue book. I am going to rebarrel this rifle but not sure what direction to go in. May 28, 2006 all pre64 winchester model 70s have a serial number below 700,000. Olin, the name and reputation of this american icon was saved from oblivion. We have for sale a clean winchester 670a in 3006 caliber.
The 670670 a were entry level econo versions of the winchester model 70. My father bought this bolt action rifle when he was 17 years old. Nov 29, 20 what is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number 142894 3855 answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The winchester model 670 is an economy version of the model 70. Add 20% to 30% to blue book values for retail prices. In addition, the 670 a may have switched from a slide safety to the three position flip safety. I came up with an idea for a 3006 build and im wondering if im going in the right direction.
It is a long action, blind magazine with buttplate. Blue book of gun valuesreality vs theory winchester. Winchester was purchased and under the determined leadership of john m. Madis was a true friend of winchester through many years and was considered one of the world. I just recently traded an old iphone for a 1973 winchester model 670a in. A total of approximately 287,000 of them were built between 1966 and 1979. What i am a fraid of is when im gone,my son will probly sell cheap or givem to his freinds.
Serial numbers start at 100,000 and are located on the frontright. Since that time, winchester has gone through many difficulties in manufacturing, triggered by the war effort, depression, market trends, and quality control problems. The rifle also has a pillarbedded stock, a 2position safety, a supercell recoil pad and a detachable steel magazine. Winchester model 70 featherweight bolt action rifle nra museums. What is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number 142894 3855 answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
The front sight is in place but the rear sight has been removed for scope mounting and weaver style scope bases are installed atop the receiver. Feb 06, 2008 that being said, the winchester model 70 is an excellent first hunting firearm, and the 3006 is the most flexible cartridge for north america. The winchester 670 short rifle project updated 110817 the following is a chronology of a 5 day, sparetime effort to turn a 70s budget rifle into something that suits me to a t. Welcome to the predator masters forums hunting the hunters. I believe one difference was that on the 60 a the checkering was pressed, while on the 670 is was cut. Winchester bolt action question is this a safety issue. Designed as a more affordable version of the winchester model 70. Assuming that yours is a standard grade model 70, its blue book value is. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. For those not farmiliar, it is a less pretty version of the model 70, having a blind magazine, a parkerized bolt, blued finish but not a deep polish blue and non controlled round. Welcome to the predator masters forums welcome to predator. Among the simplifications, in the original version 196671 it had a twoposition safety next to the tang, locking the trigger only, rather than the three position safety on the bolt sleeve of the model 70, as well as a blind magazine and a stained hardwood stock. Below is the download link for a special resource for dating winchester firearms.
Winchester model 670 post 64 monte carlo carbine stock new usr3318. The following books contain at least some information on gun values of winchester brand firearms. The winchester 670 short rifle project updated 110817. What is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number. Winchester firearms in 1866 oliver winchester bought control of new haven arms company and changed the name to the winchester repeating arms company. As others have suggested, the 670 was a simplified, lower cost version of the model 70, designed to compete at a lower price point. What is the value of a winchester 3006 model number 670. One interesting chambering for these early rifles was the 225 winchester cartridge. What is the value of a winchester 1894 serial number 142894 3855. In your experience, how do the blue book of gun values stack up in reality, vs the prices listed. The book names are provided as a helpful service and we can accept no responsibility for the accuracy of this listing or the gun values and information contained in the books.
Ive been looking for a rifle to start some more varmint hunting and my father says a coworker of his has a winchester model 670 in a. Winchester model 670 post 64 monte carlo carbine stock new. With an eye toward continued costcutting, winchester introduced the model 670. It was produced from 1966 to 1979 except for 1974 when it was not listed by winchester. The model 670 is an economy version of the model 70. Checkered stock has no chips, cracks, and one very small wear spot to finish at edge of buttplate on lower side. Shooting the winchester model 670 243 part 1 youtube.
These pages were scanned from documents compiled over the years by the customer service department of winchester repeating arms. I have a winchester model 670a in 3006 as the title suggests. The left side of the barrel is marked winchester model 670a 3006 sprg. There had been earlier rifles using lever action including the rocket ball and volition repeater in 1848, jennings rifle patent 1851, smith and wesson. Initially designed as a targetvarmint round, it may be used for animals such as coyotes, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorns, and wild hogs. My brother and i shooting a model 670 winchester at whatever we could find laying around. This was a handy accurate little mountain rifle so a.
Shooting the winchester model 670 243 part 1 uponblocks2. The rifle features a blued steel barrel and receiver with a checkered solid walnut hardwood stock. I have shot a few deer with my 3006 and 264 calibers. The stock has some use scratches see pics but is in good shape and the checkering is sharp. Oct 17, 2014 as others have suggested, the 670 was a simplified, lower cost version of the model 70, designed to compete at a lower price point. Nov 29, 2008 my brother and i shooting a model 670 winchester at whatever we could find laying around.
Winchesters xpr boltaction rifles boast a buttonrifled, freefloating chromoly steel barrel that is thermally stress relieved to ensure exceptional accuracy, even during long strings of fire. Winchester rifles and shotguns was established by oliver f. Available for all winchester model 70 actions in right and left hand. That being said, the winchester model 70 is an excellent first hunting firearm, and the 3006 is the most flexible cartridge for north america. Advanced polymer stock sports textured panels on the forend and.
Ive wanted to build my first long range rifle out to 600 yards on elk maybe a little further for deer, and for steel i really. Oct 29, 2006 the 670670 a were entry level econo versions of the winchester model 70. I am talking about pre1898 and slightly thereafter winchester 1886s, 1892s, and 1894s. Rounds of at least 90 grains are better suited for hunting the larger of those while rounds less than 90 grains are more suitable for varmints. I have a winchester model 670, 264 win mag i am consider. Winchester firearms manufacturing dates by serial number and year 1866 through the early 1990s. Im told that the difference between the m70 and 670670a is that the 670670a has a cheaper stock with a blind magazine.
I recently inherited a model 670 winchester in 243win. The late, great jack oconner, considered by many to be the expert when it came to rifles, called the model 70, the riflemans rifle because it had the combination of accuracy, smooth action, and balance. My thirteen year old son fired one first at a rock some sixty. Call our historians at 18002439700, monfri 9am5pm est. See all listings by collectors firearms print this listing. Prices seem a little high in the book, i think, until you start getting in the 95% rangethen the values seem low relative to what is out there at gun shows. This is a new winchester 670 carbine stock that has a semiglossy finish. All pre64 winchester model 70s have a serial number below 700,000. This is a winchester model 670a bolt action rifle chambered in the. The first model produced under his name was the model 1866 leveraction rifle.
You may also wish to check with the blue book of gun values or the. Im told that the difference between the m70 and 670 670a is that the 670 670a has a cheaper stock with a blind magazine. Since that time, winchester has gone through many difficulties in manufacturing, triggered by the war effort, depression, market trends, and. Is this a good deal and is a model 670 available to different modifications down the roadi. This was a handy accurate little mountain rifle so a simple factory countour replica may be in order. All model 670 rifles had the two position remington style safety. The balance of light recoil and versatility as both a varmint and big game cartridge quickly led to the. Winchester model 70 3006 value the firearms forum the. There is a 4 panel checkering pattern on the stock with decorative crossbolt marks on the outside of the stock. The winchester model 670 is a boltaction sporting rifle. George madis for dates of manufacture and some of the most detailed information on winchester, be sure to include the george madis website in your research.
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