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Make: Winchester
Model: 770
Serial Number: G941910
Year of Manufacture: 1969-1971
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action Fed by Internal Blind Magazine
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch mounted to a ramped base fixed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a receiver sight (none present). The top of the receiver is mounted with a Valor 3x-9x40 Image Moving Nitrogen Filled rifle scope with Fine Crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Fine condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered wood with capped pistol grip, fluted monte carlo comb, checkered hard rubber buttplate, and two sling rings front and rear. There are a few minor handling marks. The checkering is crisp. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout with only some minor thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 770, produced from 1969 to 1971, was a short-lived but noteworthy bolt-action rifle that aimed to bridge the gap between the higher-end Model 70 and more affordable sporting options. Chambered in .270 Winchester—a cartridge long respected for its flat trajectory and all-around big game capability—this rifle combines Winchester’s proven bolt-action reliability with a no-frills, field-ready design. The internal blind magazine and checkered walnut stock offer a sleek profile, while the drilled and tapped receiver adds scope flexibility.
This example is in about Excellent condition, retaining 97% of its original finish with only minor thinning at the leading edges. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, and the action is smooth and mechanically sound. The walnut stock shows minimal handling wear and crisp checkering, and it’s topped with a Valor 3x-9x40x scope for precise long-range performance. While only produced for a few years, the Model 770 has become a bit of a sleeper among Winchester collectors and remains a practical and affordable hunting rifle. For those looking to own a vintage Winchester chambered in a versatile cartridge with quality optics already mounted, this rifle is a solid choice for both the field and the collection.