POTD: States have State Rifles?

Welcome to at the moment’s Photo of the Day! The Winchester Mannequin 70 hit the market in 1936, and hunters knew straight away it was one thing particular. Constructed on the bones of the Mannequin 54 and taking cues from the Mauser 98, it earned the nickname “The Rifleman’s Rifle” – and for good motive. Ask any old-timer concerning the pre-1964 Mannequin 70s and also you’ll probably hear a wistful sigh. These rifles have been constructed like tanks, with managed spherical feeding and machined metal components that simply labored, hunt after hunt. The Mannequin 70 has modified arms and houses over time. Manufacturing moved from New Haven to South Carolina, and now to Portugal. However its popularity hasn’t budged – Alaska even made the pre-1964 model their official state firearm in 2014. Whether or not you’re a collector or a hunter who desires a rifle that’ll outlast you, the Mannequin 70 nonetheless holds its personal. It’s not only a piece of looking historical past – it’s a reminder of when issues have been constructed to final.

“Manufactured in 1952. Hooded ramp entrance sight, folding leaf adjustable rear sight and Leupold M8-4x scope with Weaver mounts. Commonplace Winchester markings with the manufacturing unit proof on the barrel and receiver on the breech and “-SUPER GRADE-” on the hinged flooring plate. Polished bolt numbered to the gun, late kind security and stable bolt knob. The excessive comb pistol grip inventory has multi-point checkering, cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, onerous rubber manufacturing unit grip cap, checkered metal buttplate and leather-based sling with fast launch sling swivels.”

Lot 1750: Winchester 70 Rifle 30-06 Springfield – Pre-64 Winchester Mannequin 70 Tremendous Grade Bolt Motion Rifle with Scope. (n.d.-bj). Rock Island Public sale Firm. {photograph}. Retrieved October 1, 2024, from https://www.rockislandauction.com/element/58/1750/winchester-70-rifle-3006-springfield.

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