Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Custom .270 Win 22” Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,905.00
LSB#: WY250313JR009
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 70 Featherweight (Custom Build by RA Coon Gunsmith)
Serial Number: 335758
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1955, C&R
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK”, “MODEL 70”, and “.270 WIN.” The serial number “335758” is marked on the right side of the receiver. The bottom of the trigger guard and bolt handle are beautifully case colored. There are gunsmith markings a from RA Coon on the right side of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Nikon Buckmasters 3-9x40mm scope. The reticle is a duplex style and the glass is clear. The scope is in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a custom finely checkered hardwood with a straight wrist and straight comb, capped forend, and soft rubber buttpad. It is equipped with sling mounts at the buttstock and the barrel. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the rubber buttpad. There are only a few scattered light handling marks and very light finish wear at the toe. The checkering is crisp and well executed. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued Barrel, Case Colored Bolt Handle and Trigger Guard
Finish Originality: Custom Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its custom metal finish. The balance of the finish shows only faint operational wear at the bolt raceway and a few light handling marks. The case coloring on the bolt handle and trigger guard is vibrant. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about 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 requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the mounted Nikon Buckmasters 3-9×40 scope.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 70 Featherweight chambered in .270 Winchester began life as a classic post-war sporting rifle and was elevated to a refined custom piece by RA Coon, a gunsmith known for high-quality sporting rifle builds. With a vibrant case-colored bolt handle and trigger guard, it blends craftsmanship with elegance.
The finely checkered stock and straight wrist give the rifle a traditional sporting profile, while modern upgrades such as the Buckmasters 3-9×40 scope ensure that this rifle is field-ready. The 22” barrel combined with the .270 Win chambering offers flat-shooting precision for big game or long-range work.
Whether you’re a hunter seeking a reliable and accurate tool, a collector of custom bolt-action rifles, or someone simply looking for a beautifully refined sporting rifle with classic lines, this custom Model 70 is a standout. It’s a functional showpiece—ready to perform and impress. Please see our High Quality photos and good luck on your bids.-C.M.
