Would anyone have an idea of the production date 74xxx of an L61R FINNBEAR 30.06 no stamps or marking on barrel other then made in finland and caliber no markings ahead of forearm and do not want to take apart stock and chance marking up screws or floorplate which i have done in the past.
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L61R production date
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5280sakonut
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340wby: be patient as many of the regulars are off-line at present due to the holiday weekend. Guys like stonecreek, misako50, mcgrif2243 and others really know their stuff and will be able to age your rifle and assist you with any other related information. You should get other comments soon...
misako50
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About August of 1972 (at the earliest) is what the old archives show for a 30-06. -Misako
sakorick
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First of all, if you purchase a Pachmayr gunsmith screwdriver set from Brownells of Midway, You won't bugger the screws.....and if you don't take it apart you will never know the evil rust and corrosion lurking or not lurking there.
Can you post some pictures? Does it have a 2 or 3 lug bolt? Are the sight ramps flat or waffled/checkered? What does the top of the shroud look like. Does it have an express rear sight or none at all? Does it have a front sight cover? You own a "transition" rifle for which there are numerous variants. It's either a Garcia or Firearms International possibly purchased in Europe and brought back by a GI.....hence no import mark. I agree with Misako, 1972. Regards, Rick.
Can you post some pictures? Does it have a 2 or 3 lug bolt? Are the sight ramps flat or waffled/checkered? What does the top of the shroud look like. Does it have an express rear sight or none at all? Does it have a front sight cover? You own a "transition" rifle for which there are numerous variants. It's either a Garcia or Firearms International possibly purchased in Europe and brought back by a GI.....hence no import mark. I agree with Misako, 1972. Regards, Rick.
