Pre-64 1957 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight G7023CN .270 Win. 22" Bolt Action Rifle
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 is an iconic American sporting rifle that has been a staple of hunters for more than 80 years; reliable, robust, and accurate, it is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. It has more than earned its nickname of "The Riflemans Rifle", a true icon. This a lovely Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight made in 1957. The rifle is chambered in .270 Winchester Centerfire, making it ideal for hunting most game up to deer. In addition to the shorter barrel, it has an alloy trigger guard/floorplate assembly and an alloy buttplate for weight savings. The rifle is in about Fine-plus condition with minor wear typical of a deer rifle that has seen limited time in the field. The bore is nice and the mechanics are strong. Don't miss out on this vintage classic.
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial Number: 414628
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding "U"-notch sight with white triangle aiming reference dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for an optic (none present). The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, monte-carlo comb, checkered alloy buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has some scattered little nicks and marks through the finish. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered marks around the edges. The stock rates in about Very Good-plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks through the finish and areas of thinning. There is some finish loss at the muzzle. There are some spots of discoloration from previous oxidation, mostly on the barrel at the muzzle and on the bolt handle. The bolt knob shows handling wear and the action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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