
The Van Orden Model 70 “Sniper Rifle” History
A lot of confusion and mixed up info about the Model 70 rifles used in Vietnam by USMC snipers and the Van Orden Sniper rifles. Mainly this is because VanContinue reading “The Van Orden Model 70 “Sniper Rifle” History”

Rare Winchester Model 70 Bull Gun .30-06
Winchester made just 2,706 bull guns and the majority were chambered in .300 H&H magnum. Just 844 were chambered in .30-06. And that makes this one hard to find rifle-pre64win

A legend on my doorstep
A beautiful Van Orden Model 70 from pre64win. In July 1952 a wooden crate was delivered to the quarters of Robert Gates on Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The crateContinue reading “A legend on my doorstep”

Gopher Shooter’s Supply Model 70s
Although Winchester had offered a “sight-delete” option in their catalog going back as early as the war years, it was Gopher Shooter’s Supply in Faribault Minnesota which capitalized on theContinue reading “Gopher Shooter’s Supply Model 70s”

First Year Model 70 carbine
Something pretty special from the fellas over at pre64win. Model 70 carbines are hard enough to find, but first year production and chambered in .270 makes this 1936 beauty particularlyContinue reading “First Year Model 70 carbine”

M70 Palma Match, Ultra Match & Intl. Army Match Rifles
Occasionally we see posts referring the one or more of these M70 variations. Frequently they contain inaccurate or misunderstood information. That’s not at all surprising, considering the lack of availableContinue reading “M70 Palma Match, Ultra Match & Intl. Army Match Rifles”

Model 70 Bull Gun .300 Magnum
The Model 70 Bull Gun with its extra heavy contour 28” barrel and chambered in the reigning long-range cartridge of its day was Winchester’s answer for the 1,000 yard WimbledonContinue reading “Model 70 Bull Gun .300 Magnum”

1976 Model 70 Palma Rifle
Now here is something you don’t see every day. The rare ’76 Palma rifle Winchester made for the Palma matches that year. Made from left over parts from years pastContinue reading “1976 Model 70 Palma Rifle”

1950 Model 70 Supergrade In .22 Hornet.
The fellas over at pre64win.com shared pictures of this beautiful Model 70 in the .22 Hornet. I’ve always wanted to like the Hornet but never could get them to shootContinue reading “1950 Model 70 Supergrade In .22 Hornet.”

Left Handed Pre64 Model 70
From the amazing fellas at pre64win.com When you are hopelessly in love with the pre-64 look and equally hopeless at shooting right handed – we can help. This client hadContinue reading “Left Handed Pre64 Model 70”