I have a model 700 .30-06 w/22" bbl I'm trying to date. I've checked the manufacture date page here, but am in disbelief of my interpretation.
Code on L side of barrel is U B W P. The P is a little below the line of the U B W, but all evenly spaced. Additionally strange, no floor plate on stock for 4rd magazine well.
Would it be the BW is prod date, Jan 1928?!? NOT?.. Ser # is 6517xxx.
Any help would be appreciated to date this rifle, or submodel info ADL, BDL ???
Thanks in advance.
Is it an antique? Unique? model 700
Is it an antique? Unique? model 700
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Re: Is it an antique? Unique? model 700
The 700 wasn't made untill 1962. Your picture showes a ADL model (no floorplate or forearm cap). I think the "P" in your code is an inspectors stamp. That would leave "BW" or Jan 1972. From the pictures it seems about right.
Re: Is it an antique? Unique? model 700
Serial number nails it as a rifle built in 1972.