Olon
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Alright, so I bought this gun a few weeks back. Winchester model 70 (in .270). As far as I can tell, the gun was made in the early 70s though it seems Winchester Serial number ID is pretty poor. It starts with a G and is in the late 200,000s. It says "classic sporter" on the barrel and has the big, non-rotating claw for the extractor (by that I mean the claw remains at the same orientation regardless of bolt rotation). Controlled feed I believe it's called. Non-detachable magazine as well.
My question is this: is the stock real wood? Seems like a dumb question but I don't know if it is wood or plastic that has the appearance of wood. It's nice and heavy, but without scratching it up I have no idea how to tell. Not really a critical thing for me to know, but I'd like to anyway. The surface is just so smooth and shiny I have a hard time believing that it is solid wood.
Maybe some of you who know more about these rifles an fill me in.
As always, thanks for your input!
My question is this: is the stock real wood? Seems like a dumb question but I don't know if it is wood or plastic that has the appearance of wood. It's nice and heavy, but without scratching it up I have no idea how to tell. Not really a critical thing for me to know, but I'd like to anyway. The surface is just so smooth and shiny I have a hard time believing that it is solid wood.
Maybe some of you who know more about these rifles an fill me in.
As always, thanks for your input!