Winchester M70 Featherweight 7mm Mauser 7×57 22″ Bolt Action Rifle 2013
SOLD FOR: $1,825.00
LSB#: LSB250530JH007
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial Number: 35CZX05460
Year of Manufacture: 2013 (ZX Date Code)
Caliber: 7mm Mauser (7×57)
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine with Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER MODEL 70 7MM MAUSER (7X57) ONLY- / -WINCHESTER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF OLIN CORPORATION-”. One proof mark on the top of the barrel. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER MADE IN U.S.A.”. The right side of the receiver at the chamber is marked “35CZX05460”. The right side of the barrel is marked, “-MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT- / MADE IN U.S.A. BACO INC., MORGAN, UTAH”.
Barrel Length: 22? .
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with a blued metal capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb, red rubber Decelerator buttpad, and sling studs front and rear. There are no notable signs of wear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips, cracks, or nicks. The LOP measures 13.5/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad has no visible wear. Overall, the stock is in Excellent to Like-New condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal 4+1 magazine with hinged floorplate.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. Some dust from storage in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. This rifle is in near pristine condition. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent to Like-New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle employs a Controlled Round Feed bolt. The safety is mounted at the back of the bolt on the right side. It has three positions. Pushed all the way forwards, the safety is off and ready to fire. In the middle position, the safety blocks the trigger, but allows the bolt to be opened for loading and unloading. In the rear position, the safety blocks the trigger and the bolt. 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 Featherweight in 7mm Mauser (7×57) is an elegant nod to one of the most respected and time-tested hunting cartridges in the world. The 7×57 Mauser has earned a global reputation since the late 19th century for its mild recoil, flat trajectory, and deep-penetrating performance on medium game. This current-production Featherweight blends modern precision manufacturing with traditional styling and classic chambering, offering the best of both worlds to collectors and hunters alike.
This example features a 22” free-floated barrel with no provision for iron sights, leaving a clean top end that’s drilled and tapped for optics—ready to receive the glass of your choice. The Controlled Round Feed bolt system, integral to Winchester’s legendary reliability, makes this an ideal field rifle for those who want dependable function even under adverse conditions. Its internal 4+1 magazine with hinged floorplate rounds out a practical and efficient action system.
Finished in a deep satin blue with a finely checkered walnut stock, capped pistol grip, and red Decelerator recoil pad, this rifle is a joy to shoulder. With a crisp trigger and light weight, it’s equally suited for stalking whitetail in thick cover or glassing distant ridgelines for Coues deer or sheep. A superb blend of refinement and function, this Featherweight is not just a rifle—it’s a modern classic. Whether you’re a collector of Model 70 variants or a hunter with a taste for the traditional, this one belongs in your safe—or on your next hunt. Please view our photos, and thank you for bidding! Good luck! – J.D.
