Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Super Short .223 WSSM Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,500.00
LSB#: LSB251012JH018
Make: Winchester, Olin Corp.
Model: 70 Featherweight Super Short
Serial Number: G2534098
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .223 WSSM
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle Fed by Internal Magazine with hinged floorplate.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “-WINCHESTER ®- / TRADEMARKS LICENSED FROM OLIN CORP.”. The right side of the receiver is marked “G2534098”. The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER ® MODEL 70 .223 WSSM- / -MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CT U.S.A.”. The top of the barrel is marked with a Winchester WP proof.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, Winchester buttpad, schnabel forend, and sling studs front and rear. The checkering is well defined with sharp peaks. There are no cracks. There are some scuffs on the belly. The LOP measures 13 5/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stock is in Excellent condition.
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. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent – Like New condition. Per Consignor: This rifle is unfired outside of factory testing.
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 standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its factory box, owner’s manual, and chamber lock & keys.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Super Short reflects a brief but notable chapter in Winchester’s modern production, pairing the classic Model 70 action with the short-lived but technically ambitious Winchester Super Short Magnum cartridge family. Produced in New Haven, Connecticut under Olin licensing, these rifles retained traditional Model 70 styling while adapting to a compact, high-efficiency cartridge design. The Featherweight configuration, with its slim profile barrel and elegant walnut stock, preserved the handling qualities that made the Model 70 a benchmark sporting rifle for generations.
Chambered in .223 WSSM, this rifle showcases a cartridge developed to deliver magnum-level velocity from a short action platform, emphasizing flat trajectory and high performance from a compact case design. This example presents in exceptional condition, with near-total original finish, a flawless bore, and crisp markings throughout, suggesting minimal use since new. Complete with its factory box, manuals, and accessories, it stands as a clean and increasingly uncommon example of a New Haven–produced Model 70 in a distinctive chambering. Please see our high resolution photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
