Winchester M70 Coyote .25 WSSM 24″ Bolt Action Rifle, Circa 2004-2006

SOLD FOR: $1,333.00

LSB#: LSB251109WG007

Make: Winchester 

Model: 70

Serial Number: G2567116

Year of Manufacture: Circa 2004-2006

Caliber: .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM)

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine, Hinged Floorplate

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “- WINCHESTER MODEL 70 25 WSSM-“, along with Winchester’s New Haven address. The top of the barrel is marked with a circled “WP” proof mark. The left side of the receiver is marked “- WINCHESTER – / TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORP.”. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number. 

Barrel Length: 24″ Medium Heavy Contour. 

Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth brown laminate, semi beavertail forend and black Winchester recoil pad. The LOP is 13 3/4″ from trigger to back of recoil pad. There are scattered handling marks, compression dents and a few light scratches. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless barrel and matte blued receiver.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some light fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. There are light scratches and scuffs scattered about the barrel. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Plus 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: None

Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 70 “Coyote” dates to the mid-2000s and represents a modern continuation of Winchester’s long-standing bolt-action sporting rifle lineage. Produced during the New Haven era under Olin licensing, the Coyote variant was purpose-built for precision varmint and predator hunting, emphasizing rigidity, weather resistance, and accuracy. The medium-heavy 24-inch barrel and laminated stock place this rifle firmly in the precision-oriented Model 70 family, reflecting Winchester’s effort to adapt the classic action to contemporary high-performance cartridges.

Chambered in .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum, this rifle showcases a cartridge developed to deliver .25-caliber performance in a compact, efficient case optimized for short-action rifles. The .25 WSSM offered high velocity, flat trajectory, and excellent downrange energy for varmint and medium game applications. The bore on this example remains bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, showing only light fouling and rating an excellent 9.5 out of 10. The absence of iron sights and the receiver’s scope-mount provisions underscore the rifle’s intended role as a dedicated optics-equipped precision platform.

Overall condition is very strong. Approximately 98 percent of the original metal finish remains, with only light scratches and scuffs visible on the stainless barrel and matte blued receiver. The laminated stock shows minor handling marks and compression dents consistent with careful use, retaining solid structure and fit. Markings are clear, screw heads remain sharp, and the action and safety function correctly. This rifle presents as a well-preserved example of Winchester’s modern Model 70 development, combining contemporary materials and chambering with the familiar handling and reliability that have defined the Model 70 for generations. MF