Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight G7060 .308 22″ Bolt Rifle 1961 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1675

LSB#: 210920WW11

Make: Winchester

Model: 70 Featherweight, G7060

Serial Number: 532465

Year of Manufacture: 1961

Caliber: .308 Winchester

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“, “MODEL – 70 – FEATHERWEIGHT – / MADE IN U.S.A. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, “-308 WIN.-” and at the rear with an ovalled “WP” proof. The left of the receiver also has a “WP” proof and “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-“. The right of the chamber ring is marked “532465”. The serial number is also hand-scribed on the bottom of the bolt body.

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 Lyman 16B flip-up “U”-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine adjustable for elevation. The top of the receiver is installed with a one-piece rail. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip, monte carlo comb, sling swivel studs front and rear, and a checkered gold alloy shotgun-style buttplate. The stock and buttplate have been refinished. The stock has a few scattered nicks, dings, and scuffs. There are some little scuffs and a few light scratches. There is some finish loss on the top of the wrist behind the tang. The checkering is strong but slightly rounded due to refinishing. 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 been refinished gold. The plate has scattered light marks and minor wear with generally sharp checkering. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy Floorplate/Trigger Guard Assembly

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The floorplate has thinned. There are a few little nicks and scratches on the barrel. There are a few little spots of finish loss and thinning on the barrel. There is some thinning on the edge of the muzzle. There is some light wear on the receiver. The bolt handle has a couple of light marks. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads are sharp to lightly worn with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the rear of the bolt. Pulled to the rear, the safety is ON, locking both the bolt and the trigger. If pulled back half-way, it blocks only the trigger. 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: None

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 is an iconic American sporting rifle which has been a staple of hunters for more than 80 years. This is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight rifle chambered in .308 Winchester and made in 1961. The rifle shows wear consistent with responsible use in the field, retaining a great bore and strong mechanics. Chambered for the .308 Winchester cartridge, it is going to make a great all-around hunting rifle. It’s also a nice old Winchester that would make a nice addition to a collection. Please see our photos and good luck!