I recently read a magazine devoted to the M70 and M94 Winchesters and it had an article about collecting the various models of M70.

I have a Winchester very similiar to this, only it is a Target model rather than a Palma and is in 30-06. Yours is a post-64 push-feed action, like mine. Yours was probably made in the 1970s (late) or perhaps early 1980s.

According to the article, competition rifles like ours do not draw the collector prices or attention that the sporter/hunting models do. I paid $1500 for mine, which is too much, but it is what I wanted.

I don't know if they hold or held Palma matches at Perry, but your rifle is also suitable for NRA High Power matches as well. There should be a redfield type base on the left side of the action so you can mount a receiver sight, such as the classic Redfield (Palma, International, etc.) or newer stuff like the Zelenak or Warner (the best). The front sight riser block is suitable for a globe front sight like the Lyman 93 with inserts.

The reciever is cut for a stripper clip guide, so you can do quick reloads for rapid fire stages.

If it is in factory condition, then it hasn't been pillar or glass bedded. I had to have that done to mine.

Realistically, your rifle is actually better suited to High Power matches than Palma these days. Not so bad, seeing as how HP matches are more numerous and easier to attend. Palma rifles these days are single shot deals, so they have a rigid action that doesn't flex so much under recoil. The also have much longer barrels than what yours sports (sports change over the decades).

 

The palma website is good

http://www.palma.org/

 

Thank you guys for your information and help. I really appreciate it.
Tom

 

winserinc

i have the same exact rifle but mine was made in 1964, looks exactly the same. when i first seen it i thought it was a new rifle, but then i asked to hold it and seen that it was just well taken care of. wisnersinc.com is a good place to look for some info on your rifle. hope this helps.