It only says 300 Mag ? It does have a belted barrel. The way the scope is mounted to the barrel is also rare. It states that it is a Lyman Alaskan sniper 2.5. I can not find another one like it anywhere ?Not all Pre-64's are the same. Pre WW-2 makes it a lot more desirable and valuable than those made after the war. Unusual cartridges do too. In fact, post war guns in common cartridges are no longer that special. I'm assuming 300 H&H. That is a nice one and is probably way over my budget.
ThanksWelcome to THR, LuckyK!
As jmr40 said, it's probably a 300 H&H Mag. In fact, I'd bet good money that's what it is for a couple of reasons. First, Roy Weatherby didn't develop his 300 Weatherby Mag until 1944 (according to my "Cartridges of the World" book). And second, Winchester didn't introduce their 300 Winchester Mag until 1963. Yet (also according to my "Cartridges of the World" book) Holland & Holland introduced their great 300 H&H Mag in 1925.It only says 300 Mag ?
Not all Pre-64's are the same. Pre WW-2 makes it a lot more desirable and valuable than those made after the war. Unusual cartridges do too. In fact, post war guns in common cartridges are no longer that special. I'm assuming 300 H&H. That is a nice one and is probably way over my budget.[/QU
Not all Pre-64's are the same. Pre WW-2 makes it a lot more desirable and valuable than those made after the war. Unusual cartridges do too. In fact, post war guns in common cartridges are no longer that special. I'm assuming 300 H&H. That is a nice one and is probably way over my budget.
Thank you Sir: According to my search this was the place to find out about this rifle, but I have not seen many comments ? This is the only one that I have found with the right scope for it's time mounted in the only way the rife was built for. All others had to be modified. Any way Thanks again.Welcome to THR, LuckyK!
Thank you sir ! That is the king of information that I have been looking for >There is nothing especially unusual about the rifle in question except that it is fine rifle and certainly worth having. The Lyman Alaskan scopes were popular on higher end hunting rifles during the pre WWII and Post WWII eras, and also standard equipment on sniper rifles during WWII.
The Stith scope mounts shown on rifle in question were quite popular on pre-WWII hunting rifles because M-70 Winchester rifle made at that time were not factory prepared for scope mounting, but the Stith mounts worked without altering the rifle by utilizing the existing rear sight dovetail slot and tapped holes on left side of receiver for aperature (peep) sight. It often resulted in an ackward arrangement, but it worked.
.300 Magnum rifles at that time were simply so marked as there were no other .300 Mags to be confused with.. Here is one of my M-70 .300 Mags, with Alaskan scope. View attachment 1088705 View attachment 1088706 View attachment 1088707
There is nothing especially unusual about the rifle in question except that it is fine rifle and certainly worth having. The Lyman Alaskan scopes were popular on higher end hunting rifles during the pre WWII and Post WWII eras, and also standard equipment on sniper rifles during WWII.
The Stith scope mounts shown on rifle in question were quite popular on pre-WWII hunting rifles because M-70 Winchester rifle made at that time were not factory prepared for scope mounting, but the Stith mounts worked without altering the rifle by utilizing the existing rear sight dovetail slot and tapped holes on left side of receiver for aperature (peep) sight. It often resulted in an ackward arrangement, but it worked.
.300 Magnum rifles at that time were simply so marked as there were no other .300 Mags to be confused with.. Here is one of my M-70 .300 Mags, with Alaskan scope. View attachment 1088705 View attachment 1088706 View attachment 1088707
I own a small gunsmith shop here in Alabama. Being retired from law enforcement and 70 years old ,I just want to spend my years doing what I enjoy. This weapon is one of two hand me downs in this model. The other is a 22 hornet. One other gifted from a good customer is a 300 savage. A 6.5 from my dad. I have never shot any of them but all seem to be in good working order. I have no time now days for long range shooting being one of only two smiths in three counties. Having eighty plus in my collection and noone to pass to, my wife is not interested in this type of weapon wishes I would start to find them another home.. Thanks for all the help shoot straight and be safe.I am not at all surprised that someone had almost the same rifle and scope combo here on THR, and figured if anyone did, it would be you.
Always love seeing pieces from your collection.
correct,Thanks.300 H&H unless the chamber has been reamed to .300 Weatherby or a wildcat.
sorry , but it's all good. ThanksCan't see the bridge notch in the picture.
I will try to find the time to do that just wrapped up in the shop right now. Thanks for your time.Please post more pictures
I own a small gunsmith shop here in Alabama. Being retired from law enforcement and 70 years old ,I just want to spend my years doing what I enjoy. This weapon is one of two hand me downs in this model. The other is a 22 hornet. One other gifted from a good customer is a 300 savage. A 6.5 from my dad. I have never shot any of them but all seem to be in good working order. I have no time now days for long range shooting being one of only two smiths in three counties. Having eighty plus in my collection and noone to pass to, my wife is not interested in this type of weapon wishes I would start to find them another home.. Thanks for all the help shoot straight and be safe.
My books say mags where in 24-25-and 26 inch. This is a model 70 NOT M70 No M on this weapon anywhere. ThanksA cause for some concern regarding value of rifle shown is that the card says barrel is 24", whereas M-70 .300 Mags actually came with a 26" barrel.
Very-Very NICE, Thanks for sharing I did not really think it was awkward but instead original. I am really no form of a collector just a love for guns and just never gotten reden of any. Been a joy Thanks !! IThere is nothing especially unusual about the rifle in question except that it is fine rifle and certainly worth having. The Lyman Alaskan scopes were popular on higher end hunting rifles during the pre WWII and Post WWII eras, and also standard equipment on sniper rifles during WWII.
The Stith scope mounts shown on rifle in question were quite popular on pre-WWII hunting rifles because M-70 Winchester rifle made at that time were not factory prepared for scope mounting, but the Stith mounts worked without altering the rifle by utilizing the existing rear sight dovetail slot and tapped holes on left side of receiver for aperature (peep) sight. It often resulted in an ackward arrangement, but it worked.
.300 Magnum rifles at that time were simply so marked as there were no other .300 Mags to be confused with.. Here is one of my M-70 .300 Mags, with Alaskan scope. View attachment 1088705 View attachment 1088706 View attachment 1088707
This is a model 70 NOT M70 No M on this weapon anywhere. Thanks