Winchester Model 70 .225 Win. 22″ Bolt Action Rifle & Lyman Scope, 1965 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1076.99
LSB#: 210416DS03
Make: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial Number: 742270
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Caliber: .225 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MADE IN U.S.A.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “WINCHESTER MODEL – 70 – .225 WIN. -“, the top-rear is marked with an ovalled “WP” proof. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right side of the receiver’s chamber ring is marked “742270”. The bottom of the bolt body is hand-scribed “742270”.
Barrel Length: 22″
Sights / Optics: The iron sights have been removed and there are two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes on the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with two-piece bases and rings holding a Lyman All-American 6x scope with crosshair reticle. The scope has light wear and a few little nicks, mostly on the left at the front. The glass is clear and the scope is in about Fine condition. 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 press checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, monte carlo comb with cheekpiece, sling swivels front and rear, and an aftermarket brown rubber buttpad. The stock has a few compressions and draglines, most noticeable in front of the bolt handle. There are some spots where the finish is slightly worn, most noticeable on the right of the buttstock at the rear. There are a few little dings, most noticeable on the comb. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and 13 ¼” to the wood. The pad has some light wear from use. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There freckled light surface erosion with a more notable patch of erosion at about the midsection.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some clusters of little nicks and scratches on the barrel, most noticeable on the bottom. There are a few scuffs on the barrel that have thinned the finish on the barrel. The bottom metal assembly has some scattered little nicks and scratches with thinning on the edges of the trigger guard. The bolt handle has light thinning from use. There are some light handling marks on the receiver. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good-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: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described and a brown leather sling. The sling has light wear with some scuffs, creases, and spots of discoloration, in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 has long been a staple among American sportsmen, a great example of Winchester’s design and craftsmanship, well deserving of its moniker “The Rifleman’s Rifle”. This example was made in 1965 and is chambered for the .225 Winchester cartridge. This is a less common chambering, only produced from 1964-1971. Designed to be a replacement for the barrel-burning .220 Swift, the new cartridge was fast, accurate, and gentler on bores than the Swift. The standardization of the .22-250 cartridge by Remington proved to be too much competition for the .225 Winchester. The .22-250 had been a popular wildcat, and becoming a standard cartridge only increased its popularity, leading to the .225 being discontinued. Whether you’re looking to round out a Winchester collection or just appreciate a fine cartridge, this Model 70 in .225 Winchester is in great shape and should be a great shooter or addition to your collection. Please see our photos and good luck!