Search found 3 matches

by cheers
Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: another 700BDL date problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1517

Re: another 700BDL date problem

It looks like you have your finger on the correct source. I've been trying to correlate events from when I bought the rifle about 54 years ago, but it is very tough, especially now that I'm 84. Thank you for the time and effort you spent with me on this question. Much appreciated. Ron
by cheers
Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: another 700BDL date problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1517

Re: another 700BDL date problem

Thanks for info 600RemGuy. Yes, about the proofs, but the reading of the S/N on the left side of the receiver can't be right since I bought the rifle long before 1970.
I had it in my hands in '65, '66 or "67. What do you think of the # 64 on the left side of the barrel immediately to the left of ...
by cheers
Sat Nov 16, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: RR / Post - 1898
Topic: another 700BDL date problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1517

another 700BDL date problem

The date table doesn't seem to apply to the 700 BDL I bought new in the mid-60s. Other than the "proof" marks, there are only two numbers (64) on the left side of the barrel. No letters. If it helps, the S/N is 6360035. (270 cal). Any thoughts? THX