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Alaska State Bolt-Action Rifle

Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70   Adopted: July 30, 2014

The pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle became Alaska's official state bolt-action rifle when Governor Sean Parnell signed Senate Bill No. 175 on July 30, 2014.

Alaska was the sixth state to adopt an official state firearm of some sort, following a trend initiated by Arizona in 2011.

The legislation specifies that the following calibers are designated:.22 Hornet, .220 Swift, .243 Winchester, .250-3000 Savage, .264 Winchester Magnum, .257 Roberts, .270 W.C.F., 7 mm, .300 Savage, .30-06, .300 H&H Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, .358 Winchester, .35 Remington, .375 H&H Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, and .458 Winchester Magnum.

Alaska state bolt-action rifle
Alaska State Bolt-Action Rifle: Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70

Sources...

Huggins, Charlie. "Bill History/Action for 28th Legislature." The Alaska State Legislature. The Alaska State Legislature, 30 July 2014. Web. 4 Aug. 2014. .


Additional Information

Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle: National Rifle Association (NRA) National Firearms Museum.

Pre-'64 Winchester Model 70: American Rifleman Television video.

Model 70: Current model 70s from Winchester Repeating Arms.

State firearms: Complete list of official state bolt-action rifles from NETSTATE.COM

More symbols & emblems: Complete list of official Alaska state symbols from NETSTATE.COM.

The Rifleman's Rifle
The Rifleman's Rifle
Roger C. Rule

The Rifleman's Rifle, Roger C. Rule. 380 pages. Publisher: AuthorHouse, (2009)

A comprehensive, highly regarded study and pictorial history of the Model 70 Winchester Rifle. Need-to-know information for the Winchester Model 70 aficionado and collector. The Rifleman's Rifle will you absolutely everything you need to know about Pre-64 Model 70 Winchester to help you to spot a real collectible.

The Model 70 Winchester: 1937-1964
The Model 70 Winchester
1937-1964

Dean H. Whitaker

The Model 70 Winchester: 1937-1964, Dean H. Whitaker. 210 pages. Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company; 1St Edition edition (1978)

This book is written to assist the collector and/or devotee of the "pre-'64" Model 70 Winchester in his or her efforts to evaluate a favorite rifle, or to assemble a collection. Chapter titles include Styles and Configurations, Production History and Statistics, Configuration Changes, Dimensions and Specifications, Collecting the Model 70 and Cartridges of the Model 70. Accompanied by numerous photographs. A must-have for afficianados of the Model 70 Winchester.