*Lighting a path to truth* Former Navy JAG Worldwide U.S. Military Defense. It appears that you are accessing the Winchester Website from outside North America. [20] During a volunteer mission days before the end of his first deployment, he crawled over 1,500 yards of field to shoot a PAVN general.[who? This is the rifle that Gy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Wi392204?hash=item465d61a98c:g:VPMAAOSwCGVX~6vg, The Snobbiest Town in The Snobbiest State in the N, https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2011/3/21/the-military-model-70/, Jim Cloward built Winchester Model 70 308 McMillan Urban Camo stock. It is a Model 70 National Match version made before 1940. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the Winchester Model 70 .30-06 using an 8-powerUnertl scope, the same set up that the famous Carlos Hathcock used while he was in Vietnam. The late Marine sniper set the record in 1967 with a M-2 .50 caliber Browning machine gun.. Instead of running for the sniper, the soldiers . The rifle retains the original style sporter stock with checkered pistol grip and forearm and steel checkered buttplate. Legendary USMC sniper Carlos Hathcock learned how to shoot on a Stevens Model 15-A. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock II joined the Corps in 1959 at age 17. Although the model 70 was never officially approved for combat service during WWII, a number of Model 70s made their way into combat with USMC snipers. Despite its excellence as a precision rifle, the Model 70 was never fully embraced by the U.S. military as a standardized sniper arm. It had a standard weight barrel as well as a clip guide milled into the receiver bridge so 5-round stripper clips could quickly and easily charge the magazine. that had been originally purchased [as] across-the course bolt guns for the National Matches. In one of his more renowned stories, Carlos Hathcock killed an enemy sniper through the enemy's own rifle scope. First rate article outlining the service of the Model 70. Accurate in every detail, enjoyed reading this. By the end of his first deployment Hathcock's life was worth $30,000 to the North Vietnamese . My Hathcock tribute. The scope adjusts with turrets integral to the rear scope mount, and the tube of the scope floats inside adjustment pins. The checkered panels are sharp; wear is limited to scattered visible sling hardware marks near the buttplate and upper sling swivel. These relatively few Model 70 rifles soon became favored for their lighter weight, refined handling, and superior accuracy compared to the Springfield rifle. Its almost like comparing your 1980s television to todays HD plasma flat screen, or VHS to Blue-ray. Previously sold. It was the performance of these Snipers in Vietnam that secured the sniper concept as a permanent fixture in the United States military. It was supplied with a Redfield 3x9 mounted with Redfield base/rings. During the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Veteran Carlos Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong personnel. The Model 70's suitability as a sniping rifle during the Vietnam War should be unquestioned, as the most famous and revered sniper of the war, Carlos Hathcock, used the rifle with. He stayed in the Marine Corps, but his health continued to decline. Carlos Hathcock accepting the Wimbledon Cup after winning the NRA National Matches. He only used the .50 M2 on less than a dozen shots. We should give February to Chris Kyle's favorite weapon, The Barrett M99 and Carlos Hathcock's Winchester Model 70 Sniper Rifle being as they both went on to the main rally point in February . To this end, Winchester sent a letter to the U.S. Marine Corps Quartermaster on July 20, 1942, indicating it had 1,944 Model 70 .30 Government 06 Rifles on hand, which we can offer you subject to prior sale., Most of these rifles had 24" barrels, but there were 105 with 20" barrels. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. Hathcock's record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the Marine Corps. Likewise, many of the 300-plus Model 70 rifles purchased by the Marine Corps during World War II remained in inventory and, except for the handful diverted for unofficial sniping use, continued to be used by Marine marksmen for match use throughout the 1950s. Carlos Hathcock . A memo dated July 29, 1942, stated in part: Subject: Rifles, Winchester, Model 70, .30 Government 06. The action has some design similarities to Mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier Winchester Model 54. What many people don't realize is that the Unertl scope back in the day doesn't have glass amplification. [2] Hathcock married Josephine "Jo" Bryan (ne Broughton; 19302016) on the date of the Marine Corps birthday, November 10, 1962. Carlos Hathcock typically used the Winchester Model 70 sniper rifle chambered for use with 30-06 ammunition along with an eight-power Unertl scope. The rifle is pillar bedded and barrel free-floated in its original stock. The scope tube retains 95% plus of the original blue finish with sharp markings. "[20] Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper: "I like shooting, and I love hunting. A 1951 U.S. Marine Corps report on the subject categorically rejected the procurement of any new Model 70 sniper rifles: There is no Marine Corps requirement for a special rifle for use by snipers in the Marine Corps. This shot covered a distance of 2500 yards. Composite stock of course. The owner had provided us with the stock already featuring a nicely aged appearance, which we maintained in the build. The fact that the guys using this rifle shot at distances exceeding 800 yards (1000+) on human sized targets, is a great accomplishment in itself. Carlos Hathcock died on February 23, 1999, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, from complications resulting from multiple sclerosis. The serial number of this rifle, "48213" falls within the serial number range of Marine WWII Model 70 rifles listed on pages 49-50 of Death from Afar Volume 1" by Chandler & Chandler but is not included on the list. The following year Hathcock deployed to South Vietnam with the 1st Marine Division, where he was soon assigned sniper duties. The letter, signed by Winchesters Edwin Pugsley, concluded: It occurs to us that the Marine Corps may be interested in an additional quantity of [these] rifles at this time and shall be glad to submit quotation if you will advise us what styles and quantities you may be interested in.About a week after this letter, the Marine Corps firmly closed the door on the acquisition of any additional Model 70 rifles. [45] On March 9, 2007, the rifle and pistol complex at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar was officially renamed the Carlos Hathcock Range Complex.[46]. This shot covered a distance of 2500 yards. [10], One of Hathcock's most famous accomplishments was shooting an enemy sniper through the enemy's own rifle scope, hitting him in the eye and killing him. The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action sporting/hunting rifle. As a sniper of a modern era, I am truly amazed at what the guys were able to do using what they had at the time. Marines like Carlos Hathcock proved the rifle was quite accurate and very effective. He used a M2 .50 Cal Browning machine gun mounting a telescopic sight at a range of 2,500 yd, taking down a single Vietcong guerrilla. Buffalo,. Born in 1942, Hathcock enlisted in the Marine Corps on May 20, 1959--the very day he turned 17. The success of the Model 70 on the rifle range attracted renewed interest from the U.S. Army as evidenced by a Feb. 2, 1955, memo from the Office of the Chief of Ordnance to the Chief of Army Field Forces, which stated: It is requested that this office be furnished [with] your comments and recommendations relative to procurement of cal. The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt-action sporting rifle.It has an iconic place in American sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936, earning the moniker "The Rifleman's Rifle". One of the distant places where Americas commitment would come to be tested was in South Vietnam. In 1966, the Marines determined that the M1C and M1D Garand sniper rifles lacked the accuracy required for operations in Vietnam and modified the available Model 70 target rifles and standard rifles to sniper configuration by fitting them with the 8x Unertl "USMC-SNIPER" telescopic sights mounted on the Springfield M1903A1 sniper rifles during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Hathcock died on February 22, 1999, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, aged 56, from complications resulting from multiple sclerosis. Stretching it past 500 and reaching out to 1000, put all of us in a humbling state of mind. 50,690. FollowingWWII, popularity of the model 70 with Marine Corps snipers grew, eventually drawing the attention of other snipers from other branches of the military as well. The 1,047 rifles, U.S., caliber .30, M1903, Snipers Equipment on hand at this Depot are believed to be superior to the subject rifle both in accuracy and durability.. "[40] The Marine Corps League (MCL) sponsors an annual program with 12 award categories, which includes the Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock II Award presented "to an enlisted Marine who has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of marksmanship training. Hathcock remains a legend in the U.S. Marine Corps. He would go into the woods with his dog and pretend to be a soldier and hunt imaginary Japanese soldiers with the old Mauser his father, Carlos Norman Hathcock (19191985), brought back from World War II. 30-06 caliber rifle equipped with an 8-power Unertl scope, was the deadliest sniper in Marine Corps history, but that title belongs to Mawhinney. I told a gunny, 'Bring [him] back here.' Douglas still produces the same barrel they supplied to the Marines in the early 1940s, which makes easy work of getting one key aspect of this build exactlyright. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. USMC Sniper Rifles: Hands On History. 1942 dated receiver, with a 56 dated WRA barrel, mismatched bolt, all the metal looks like it's been refnished, and the stock has been beat to crap and then heavily sanded. I did all the other work. The Winchester Model 70 represented perhaps the epitome of the bolt-action sporting rifle. The rifle excelled in USMC sniper trials and target competitions, making it the preferred rifle of most USMC snipers. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in Geyer Springs, Pulaski County. This success led to the adoption of the .50 BMG cartridge as a viable sniper round. The Winchester Model 70 is a bolt action sporting rifle. Clapp is, of course, an American Rifleman field editor today.To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine. Some of the stocks were fiberglass bedded. Their official role was for use in marksmanship training, but that's not where they would all end up. In the background is radio operator Jerry Dunomes. I have a correct 70 in my safe I have wanted to do something with but reluctant to go the Unertl route as I dont think its practical as a shooter but a cool conversation peice. There also isn't any internal adjustments to zero. In a book I'm reading about on Carlos Hathcock, there are some pictures of him with his rifle. The legendary Carlos Norman Hatchock II learned to shoot with this gun. Chief Warrant Officer Nicknamed The White Feather for the small plume he wore on his boonie cap, Hathcocks incredible marksmanship skills soon struck fear in the hearts of the enemy, so much so that the Viet Cong reportedly placed a bounty of $30,000 on his head. I had a few of those hanging around. He sold quite a few, and claims they came from a USMC armorer. [4] In the Vietnam War, kills had to be confirmed by the sniper's spotter and a third party, who had to be an officer. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. for his record shot. The most notable person to use the Model 70 was legendary sniper Carlos Hathcock in Vietnam, his rifle was chambered in .30-06 Sprinfield and his rifle is on display at the Quantico, Virginia Marine Corps Sniper Museum. Land later recruited Marines who had set their own records in sharpshooting; he quickly found Hathcock, who had won the Wimbledon Cup, the most prestigious prize for long-range shooting, at Camp Perry in 1965. Born in 1942, Hathcock enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on May 20, 1959the very day he turned 17. STOCK: Walnut FINISH: Blued barrel and action, oil-finished stock LENGTH OF PULL: 13.8 in. When I first saw the pic I assumed it was a short action. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.. OVERALL LENGTH: 44.8 in. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VETERAN JOURNALISM - JOIN SOFREP+ Praesidus brings homage to the military watch tradition. The serial number, "48213" is roll-stamped on the right side of the receiver below the rear sight base. After his service in Vietnam, Hathcock helped establish the USMCs Scout Sniper School at Quantico, Virginia, and he continued to pass along his hard-won knowledge to both military and law enforcement marksmen in the years that followed. With complete disregard for his own safety and while suffering excruciating pain from his burns, he bravely ran back through the flames and exploding ammunition to ensure that no Marines had been left behind in the burning vehicle. The reward was never collected. The metal finishes were done by Ken Pederson ofPederson Arms in Arlington, WA. I am hoping to have one built myself someday. Not what he was able to get the Marine Corps to adopt. It's my job. [31] He would have received only 50 percent of his final pay grade had he retired after 20 years. Regardless, the fact that there were a number of Model 1903 Marine Corps match rifles, along with spare parts, already on-hand resulted in the idea of a standardized Model 70 sniping rifle being doomed from the start.Despite the Marine Corps firm rejection of the Model 70, some of these rifles did, in fact, serve overseas in combat, albeit on an unofficial basis. An unknown number of additional Model 70s were eventually purchased for military use - both standard rifles and the marksman style target rifles. Gen. Van Orden, including Smiths championship-winning rifle, were shipped to Vietnam as supplemental equipment.Peter Senich gave additional details regarding the use of the Model 70 sniper rifle in Vietnam in his excellent book The One-Round War: Glass-bedded and accurized by Marine Corps Rifle Team Equipment Armorers (RTE), the Model 70s fired .30-06 M72 match ammunition having a 173-grain, boat-tailed bullet. Charles Henderson, in Marine Sniper, his biography of legendary Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock, tells of a 1967 incident when Hathcock, used two shots from a Browning M2 50 caliber machine gun to dispatch a Viet Cong soldier . Note the long rear ring with the clip-slot cut in. Being medically discharged, he received 100 percent disability pay. It was missing a bolt part and the National Guard had designated it for "decommissioning" (a.k.a destruction). This was confirmed in McGuires article: The rifle team of the 3rd Marine Division had been using the Model 70 with the heavy barrel and the heavy Marksman stock. Regarding, his tools of trade, Hathcock, normally operated with the Winchester Model 70, 30-06 Caliber rifle along with an 8 power scope. George H. Hurt of the 3rd Marine Divisions newly formed sniper school at Da Nang, Vietnam, checked the 8X Unertl scope mounted on a Winchester Model 70. He grew up in Wynne, Arkansas, living with his grandmother for the first 12 years of his life after his parents separated. May also want to read this American Rifleman article: Thank you! I have a 53 heavy barreled action that needs the same treatment. The Model 70, which was primarily based on the Model 54, is still regarded as one of the best cars ever made. Much as I described with the duplex, the mildot gives a lot of points to hold off of without ever having to change powers. I was quickly brought back to reality when shooting this system. This is an example of a very rare post-64 "U.S. PROPERTY" marked Winchester model 70 target rifle that was manufactured in 1967, that is fitted with an even rarer "USMC PROPERTY" marked Lyman Super Targetspot rifle scope. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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Carlos Hathcock's sniper rifle! Additionally, the simplicity of the model 70 action permitted it to be completely field stripped in a matter of minutes, and the unmatched adjustability of the model 70 triggeralso contributed to the model 70's popularity. The only problem was the fact that this scope reticle did not have something that all snipers use with modern-day sniper scopes, Mil Dots. You will find the sale page with further details if you click here. He lived in a rural area with his grandmother as his parents had separated. The ranging peice was plastic and many distort over the years. His previous skill as a marksman had won him a variety of matches and trophies at places like Camp Perry in Ohio. The precision and reliability of the model 70's controlled-round-feed action meant a cartridge could be slowly and quietly chambered with a single hand - something which was more difficult with a push-feed action. We want you to receive a part which looks exactly right on your vintage rifle, or is precisely what you need to complete your custom masterpiece. You sir have your shit together. [16], Hathcock stated in interviews that he killed a female Viet Cong platoon leader called "the Apache woman," with a reputation for torturing captive U.S. Marines, around the firebase at Hill 55. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in Geyer Springs, Pulaski County. The rifle was already being used by Marines snipers in Vietnam. The stock is nicely figured American walnut with checkered forearm and pistol grip and has the Winchester semi-gloss varnish finish. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. You know it's funny how just a simple duplex reticle, like what you find in most scopes can be a real help in ranging and holding. Just under 1200 yards of room if I stretch it and hills in every direction for natures perfect back stop! Excellent. Scope not included. Initially his preferred rifle was a pre 1964 (Winchester quality after this time declined) Model 70 Winchester M40 bolt action in 30-06 (he preferred the 30-06 over the, then, current 7.62x51 Nato . Receiver is engraved with likeness of Carlos Hathcock's signature, along with the White Feather logo. [44] Turner Saddlery similarly honored Hathcock by producing a line of leather rifle slings based on his design. Enjoy the photos and let us know if there's a special model 70 project we can take on for you! *A USMC sniper uses his Unertl scope to search for enemy snipers in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam, circa 1967. You can Cerakote the stainless barrela good artist can pretty much replicate any finish. [7][8][9] After a platoon of Vietnamese snipers was sent to hunt down "White Feather", many Marines in the same area donned white feathers to deceive the enemy. On May 29, 1942, eager to do their part in the war effort, Winchester shipped 373 model 70 standard .30-06 rifles to the US Marine Corps. On September 16, 1969, Hathcock's career as a sniper came to a sudden end along Highway 1, north of Landing Zone Baldy, when the LVTP-5 he was riding on struck an anti-tank mine. The Korean War was the last conflict in which the World War II-vintage bolt-action M1903A1/Unertl sniper rifle was employed. [22] As the general exited his encampment, Hathcock fired a single shot that struck the general in the chest, killing him. These later rifles were delivered to the US military already modified to be sniper rifles, including a heavy barrel and accurized stock. After ensuring his escape route was in place, he took his shot. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock II joined the Corps in 1959 at age 17. They were running about $800 for a nice one with rings a few years ago. [43] In 2002, this record was broken by Canadian snipers (Rob Furlong and Arron Perry) from the third battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during the War in Afghanistan. The bolt body is polished bright and electro-penciled with the rifle serial number "48213". He did win the Wimbledon Cup with it after all. Hathcock put a round in her with his bolt-action Winchester Model 70 30.06 (7.62mm) rifle and she collapsed on the ground. Nearly 30 years later, he received a Silver Star for this action. The scope has a fine crosshair reticle and is fitted with screw-on steel lens covers. Maj. Land told me that early in the war members of the sniper platoon collected contributions. Mil Dots give you an accurate unit of measurement and a way of compensating for gravity and wind drift. The Marine Corps clearly believed that the existing Model 1903, tuned to match grade, was a superior sniping rifle as compared to the Model 70. Hathcock pulled seven Marines from the flame-engulfed vehicle, suffering severe burns (some third-degree) to his face, arms, and legs, before someone pulled him away and placed him in water because he was unaware of how badly he had been burnt. Using this rifle, we shot at increments of 100 yards, all the way out to 1,000 to test our modern-day sniper skills. Land told Hathcock to "put another round in her." Hathcock fired again and her body convulsed. Your rifle is seriously motivating me to start a new project build .metal and wood just feel so nice together. Click here for more information. Winchester Model 70 "standard Rifle" manufactured in 1941 with medium-heavy target barrel and "U.S.M.C.-SNIPER" Unertl telescopic sight. As noted BuffaloWinter's rifle is mostly what Gunny Hathcock wanted in a rifle. These rifles are not considered suitable for use as sniper rifles. The rifles inherent accuracy was ideally suited as a sniping rifle. The rifle most associated with Carlos Hathcock is the Winchester model 70 sniper rifle with an 8X-power Unertl scope. [10] When Hathcock saw a glint (light reflecting off the enemy sniper's scope) in the bushes, he fired at it, shooting through the scope and killing the sniper. US Army Ordnance (Retired), Please note, comments must be approved before they are published, These rifles are not considered suitable for use as sniper rifles. It was in this way the Winchester model 70 found its way into unauthorized sniper duty during the WWII, primarily in the Pacific Theater. Ultimately neither of these proposed rifles was ultimately adopted. We at Winchester Repeating Arms wish to take this opportunity to salute all those who have answered our nations call to serve. On some occasions, however, he used a different weapon: . . Carlos Hathcock, in Vietnam (left) and receiving the Silver Star (right). THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VETERAN JOURNALISM - JOIN SOFREP+ , PO Box 1077 MURFREESBORO, Tennessee 37133 United States, P.O. That's the way I look at it. Manufactured in a wide variety of configurations and calibers, it was a favorite of many hunters, shooters and gun enthusiasts. The Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock Award is presented annually by the National Defense Industrial Association "to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions in operational employment and tactics of small arms weapons systems which have impacted the readiness and capabilities of the U.S. military or law enforcement. "The only difficulty I had with Carlos was that he'd stay out there too long. The optics are clear. The "Rifle, 7.62mm Sniper, M40," adopted April 7, 1966, was to serve as the foundation for USMC sniper rifles for the following four decades. "[41][42] A sniper range named for Hathcock is at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Those rifles were in the Winchester Marksman stocks with their wide forends and deep grips. You are using an out of date browser. It was this . In some cases, Douglas barrels were fitted to the Winchester actions to attain optimum accuracy. These rifles were subsequently used for recreation and target shooting. The left side of the barrel has the standard Winchester legend and trademark followed by: "MODEL 70-30-06 SPRG.-". The sniper, known only as the "Cobra," had already killed several Marines and was believed to have been sent specifically to kill Hathcock. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. sniper kill. Carlos Hathcock holds the Marine Corps record for the longest confirmed sniper kill shot. After World War II, George Van Orden, who had authored the Marine Corps Equipment Board report in 1941 recommending adoption of the Model 70 as a sniper rifle, started a firearms business named Evaluators, Ltd. Van Orden (who had subsequently been promoted to colonel and, later, brigadier general), eventually concentrated on marketing the Van Orden Sniper, which was a Winchester Model 70 customized to the specifications of his customers.Van Orden was successful in selling the arms to many clients, including the U.S. Coast Guard, which purchased 10 of the rifles in June 1954. Just 55 days short of the 20 years that would have made him eligible for regular retirement pay, he received a permanent disability separation. Adelbert F. Waldron III stacked up 113 enemies using the XM21 system.
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