Model 70 Pre-64 300H&H -Question

[Goodguy]

I have a Pre-64 Model 70 in 300 H&H manufactured in 1954.

The top of the receiver at the rear is drilled and tapped for a scope mount.

I was recently told that this is a modification - that originally this rifle was only drilled and tapped on the side of the receiver at the rear.

Can anyone verify this one way or the other?

Or does anyone know of a source that I might access to verify it?

Thanks

[okole]

That may have been true on the pre-war models but not post war. They take their own special base as the hole spacing is closer than on conventional (non H&H) calibers. I love mine.

[GlennF]

I owned a 1955 vintage model 70 in 270 Win. and it had screw holes for top mount type scopes, and none on the side.

[okole]

You can verify the above info in S P Fjestad's "Blue Book og Gun Values" : "All pre-war Model 70shave only 2 holes drilled in the front of the receiver (none in the back)."

Originally Posted by GlennF

I owned a 1955 vintage model 70 in 270 Win. and it had screw holes for top mount type scopes, and none on the side.

Are you sure? All of the many M70s I've owned have had two holes on the left side for receiver sights.

[GlennF]

I will take your word for it. I sold the gun in 1958! I do remember putting your typical Weaver mounts on it.

[Goodguy]

Originally Posted by okole

That may have been true on the pre-war models but not post war. They take their own special base as the hole spacing is closer than on conventional (non H&H) calibers. I love mine.

Thanks Okole..

I'm pleased to hear that.

I had checked Madis but he is a bit ambiguous on that point.

Cheers