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Model 70 Alaskan
« on: May 02, 2008, 09:12:13 AM »
Does anyone know how to tell if a pre-64 mod. 70 is a standard grade or the Alaskan?  (ie) is the Alaskan marked as such?
I have tried some on-line sources and have not found anything definite.
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 01:03:06 PM »
try fosteology...that guy is a walking gun library
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2008, 04:00:34 PM »
what caliber
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2008, 04:03:36 PM »
My sources tell me that the Alaskan did not have any particular feature except a 25" barrel and it came in .338 or .375 H&H mag.
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2008, 04:06:02 PM »
The Westerner was available in either the 264 or 300 Win. Mag. with a 26" barrel.

The Afican was available only in the 458 Win Mag with a 25" barrel.
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2008, 04:29:58 PM »
Thanks guys.  It is a .338 Mag.   The standard model can have a 24, 25, or 26" barrel.   This one measures from the muzzle to the bolt face down the bore...24.75".   
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2008, 05:02:39 PM »
My sources say it is an Alaskan in that case.
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Re: Model 70 Alaskan
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2008, 05:36:08 PM »
Thank You, Sir.   
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