Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight G7025CN .358 Win Rifle 1955 C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,326.00
LSB#: LSB250512SG027
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight (G7025CN)
Serial Number: 340681
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .358 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood (none present). The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The riser is removed. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped 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 wood with pistol grip, fluted straight comb, Pachmayr White Line vented rubber buttpad, and two sling rings front and rear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. There is modest handling wear throughout with compressions, scrapes, and nicks. The LOP measures 14 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
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 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges, muzzle, and front sight hood. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. There are a few minor handling marks throughout. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire 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 a leather sling in Good condition with modest handling wear but no significant rips or tears.
Our Assessment: This Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, manufactured in 1955 and chambered in the powerful .358 Winchester, is a rare and highly desirable variation of what has long been called “The Rifleman’s Rifle.” The Featherweight model, introduced in 1952, offered all the precision and quality of the standard Model 70 but in a lighter, trimmer package designed for the serious hunter. The .358 Win. chambering—introduced in 1955—makes this a particularly scarce example, as few were produced compared to more common calibers. With its potent terminal performance and moderate recoil, the .358 Win. is well-suited for elk, bear, and heavy timber whitetail hunting.
This rifle retains about 95% of its original blue finish, with light wear on the high edges and operational areas, and it features a bright, sharp bore that rates a solid 9/10. The stock shows honest use, with scattered compressions and handling marks, and has been fitted with a period-correct Pachmayr White Line pad for added comfort. Mechanically sound with clear markings and a crisp action, this Model 70 embodies the craftsmanship and functional elegance that made Winchester’s pre-64 rifles legendary. Whether you’re a collector of classic American bolt guns, a hunter who appreciates vintage quality, or someone seeking a rare caliber in a historic platform, this Featherweight .358 is an outstanding piece with enduring value. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
