Winchester's Jack O'Connor Model 70 Tribute

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posted on January 17, 2012
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Winchester went old school with one of its SHOT Show releases—unveiling the Jack O'Connor Tribute Model 70 Winchester to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the original Model 70, which was wielded by O'Connor, a legendary hunter and outdoor writer.

A deluxe edition is also available. Both models include:

- Jack O'Connor Tribute Brochure and Owner's Manual
- Custom Hang Tag- Customized Collector's Soft Case
- Jack O'Connor Book Voucher- Jack O'Connor Center Membership Form

Specs: 

Jack O'Connor Tribute Model 70 Rifle Jack O'Connor Deluxe Tribute Model 70 Rifle
- AAA High-Grade French Walnut Stock with Shadowline Cheekpiece, ebony forearm tip and inletted sling swivel bases.
- Checkered Metal Buttplate
- Polished Blue Receiver, Engrabed Pistol Grip Cap, Engrabed Floorplate and One-Piece Bottom Metal
- Jack O'Connor's Signature on Trigger Guard in Satin Nickel
- M.O.A. Trigger System
- Chambered in Proven 270 Winchester.
- 22" Featherweight Contour, Cold Hammer-Forged Free-Floated Barrel With Recessed Target Crown
- AA High-Grade French Walnut Stock with Shadowline Cheekpiece, Ebony Forearm Tip and Inletted Sling Swivel Bases
- Pachmayr Decelerator Recoil Pad
- Polished Blued Receiver, Engraved Pistol Grip Cap, Engrabed Floorplate and One-Piece Bottom Metal
- Jack O'Connor's Signature on Trigger Guard in Satin Nickel
- M.O.A. Trigger System
- Chambered in Proven 270 Winchester
- 22" Featherweight Contour, Cold Hammer-Forgred Free-Floated Barrel with Recessed Target Crown

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