![]() The ejector was of the blade type similar to that of the Mauser 98, but considered superior as it did not require a Mauser-type slot through the left locking lug instead there was a slot in the bolt face below the locking lug, leaving both forward lugs solid and hence stronger. ![]() This feed is called "controlled round feeding" and is favored by a number of shooters, especially those who pursue dangerous game. ![]() The key benefit of the Mauser-type extractor compared to later versions is that it captures the rim of a cartridge as it is fed upwards from the magazine and controls its journey forward into the rifle's chamber. It was a high-quality action of considerable strength, with 2 forward locking lugs and a Mauser-type non-rotating claw extractor. The original Model 70 quickly established an excellent reputation with American sportsmen. Pre '64 Model 70 Action (Controlled Round Feed, CRF) Model 70 rifles with serial numbers below 700,000 are the pre-'64 variety. Pre-'64 Model 70 Winchester rifles can best be identified by serial number and the presence of a fore-end screw to secure the barrel to the stock. Pre-'64 Model 70s bring a substantial price premium due to a public perception that they were better, as they had several desirable features (Mauser-type controlled round feed, cut checkering) that the post-'64 version did not. The pre-'64 Model 70's were manufactured from 1936 through 1963 after which time significant changes in the design and manufacture of the rifles were made.
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