Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .308 Win 22″ Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,025.00
LSB#: LSB260510DS004
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial Number: 471538
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine, Hinged Floorplate.
Barrel Length: 22″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a ramp that is soldered to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding Williams adjustable dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a peep sight. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope. There is a Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40mm with Duplex reticle mounted on this rifle. We cannot guarantee optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a custom one piece checkered walnut, capped semi pistol grip, straight comb with shadowline cheekpiece, and checkered steel buttplate. The LOP is 13 3/4″ from trigger to buttplate. There are light scratches and compression dents throughout. There are a couple spots of chipped finish on the bottom of the forend. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. There are light scratches and a few light corrosion freckles. There is handling and operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tooled but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Scope as described above.
Our Assessment: The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a refined sporting rifle that combines the strength and smooth operation of Winchester’s controlled-round-feed action with a lighter, handier configuration. This 1960 example is chambered in .308 Winchester and features a 22″ barrel, internal magazine with hinged floorplate, custom checkered walnut stock, and a Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40mm scope with duplex reticle. Its classic pre-64 action, versatile chambering, and quality optic make it well suited for both hunting and precision field use.
Introduced in 1952, the Featherweight variant was developed to provide hunters with a lighter alternative to the standard Model 70 while retaining the same robust action and traditional workmanship. The .308 Winchester chambering became a natural fit for the model, offering efficient performance in a short-action cartridge suitable for deer, elk, and a broad range of North American game. Pre-64 Model 70 rifles remain especially desirable for their forged and machined components, claw extractor, three-position safety, and long-standing reputation as “The Rifleman’s Rifle.”
This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish, with light scratches, minor corrosion freckling, and honest handling and operational wear. The custom walnut stock remains in Very Good condition with scattered light dents and a few small finish chips but no cracks. The bright bore has sharp rifling and rates 9.5/10, while the action and safety function correctly. Overall, this is a Very Good custom-stocked pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight with an excellent bore and strong sporting appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF