Ahhh, the Pre-64 model 70 Action. Gone forever….True. 4140 steel? Yes, that too I guess. We’ve moved on in both materials and design. But can we get the “old rifle Action” of memory made of high-tech materials today? Can we still get the favorite Action of choice back in the 40’s?

Sure, it can be done but there are a number of issues that confront modern manufacturing using the old Action that cost a great deal to replicate.

The roughness in the old Actions was due to trying to make a difficult part, at a low price, using old material and at best, NC machines. Result? Well, Winchester DID leave the building didn’t they? At least to Belgium. The old tooling is gone, workers pumping gas in New Haven; well you know the story.

Note: We have removed pictures of the modified Winchester action at our clients request. It is his wish to make a News release upon receipt of components. He feels we may preempt that if shown here. So return later for that release expected in 45-60 days.

But can we do the job without redesigning what the customer feels sacred? Uuuuh, yes. And we have for a client in the USA shown here made of VAC material S7……Ooops! Uuuuh and NOT made of cast material? No, but from solid billet using the finest steel on earth!!

Well, then can one BUY a Classic 64 today from Joseph Brazier made of vacuum arc remelt steel??? Yes.

The Classic-64 of the old Winchester design can be obtained today for $1,350.00 each made of S7 (without double square bridge shown) complete with bolt, bolt shroud, a good looking trigger and sear. At the moment, our production is dedicated to a client first before inventory is available to purchase.
End of story? Perhaps but not quite….

You say you want a solid billet box magazine too? Sure….. When we get orders for them we’ll put some on the production schedule…What else you think you need, good wood? Sure. That comes under “Custom Wood”.

Wood for Browning firearms on hand from grade 1 thru 6.

Basically we can accomodate what you need. For now lets see how the Action goes.

For more information and views of our Actions and Parts, be sure to visit Gallery, Karllippard.com, or our new icon connection to our Fine Firearm section on the Home Page.

Karl Lippard

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