376Steyr
05-01-2014, 10:58 PM
Stopped at the local gun shop today and found a used push-feed Model 70 in 7mm Rem Mag at a very reasonable price. No box or tags, but the stock and metalwork were in fine shape and the hole in the barrel goes all the way through. Bought it and took it home, then hopped onto the internet to see exactly what variation it is. Sticker in the shop claimed it was a "Stealth" model, but I don't think so, as the Stealth's were higher end models. Checked the Winchester site, but can't find an exact match in the history section. What I have is:
Winchester Model 70
New Haven factory (so pre-2006 manufacture)
Matte finish on barrel and receiver
Push feed action
Blind magazine, no floorplate, action screws look like Phillips head
Injection molded stock with big "W" in the forend checkering panels
Did Winchester make some non-catalogued, low-end, Walmart-type specials towards the end of the New Haven plant?
Winchester Model 70
New Haven factory (so pre-2006 manufacture)
Matte finish on barrel and receiver
Push feed action
Blind magazine, no floorplate, action screws look like Phillips head
Injection molded stock with big "W" in the forend checkering panels
Did Winchester make some non-catalogued, low-end, Walmart-type specials towards the end of the New Haven plant?