Winchester Model 70 Sporter .270 Win Bolt Action Rifle 22” 1967 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,254.00
LSB#: LSB251205WO008
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Sporter
Serial Number: 866873
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine with Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MADE IN U.S.A. / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL / WINCHESTER MODEL -70- 270 Win.-”. . One proof mark on the top of the barrel. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADEMARK-”. The right side of the receiver at the chamber is marked “866873”.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded blade with a brass bead dovetailed into a ramp that is screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fully adjustable U-notch that is screwed into the barrel. There is a Bushnell Banner 3-9X40 mounted on this rifle. We cannot guarantee the functionality of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece monte carlo press checkered walnut with a blued metal capped semi-pistol grip and a black plastic buttplate at the rear. Sling studs & sling rings are included, front and rear. The LOP measures 13 3/4? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are scratches, compression dents and handling wear throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock is in Good to Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal 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. There is minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is light handling wear, minor scratches, and a few light spots of corrosion. There is a white scuff on the sight hood. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle employs a jeweled push-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: Scope
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 Sporter has long been regarded as one of the defining American bolt action hunting rifles, and by 1967 it was well established as a benchmark for fit, function, and field reliability. This example falls within the post 1964 push feed production era and features a jeweled bolt, hinged floorplate, and classic 22 inch sporting barrel. Marked with Winchester Proof Steel and proper factory roll marks, the rifle retains approximately 90 percent of its original blued finish, showing light handling wear, minor scratches, and a few light spots of corrosion, with sharp screw heads and clear markings throughout. Overall, it presents in Very Good condition with the honest character of a well kept sporting arm.
Chambered in .270 Winchester, introduced in 1925 and popularized by writers such as Jack O’Connor, this cartridge became one of the most respected big game rounds in North America. Known for its flat trajectory and effective performance on deer and similar sized game, the .270 Win helped cement the Model 70’s place in American hunting culture. The bore on this rifle is bright with sharp rifling, free from erosion and showing only minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5 out of 10, reflecting strong internal condition.
The one piece Monte Carlo press checkered walnut stock features a blued metal capped semi pistol grip, black plastic buttplate, and sling studs with rings installed front and rear. The wood shows scattered scratches and compression dents consistent with normal field use but remains free of cracks or chips, rating in Good to Very Good condition. The rifle is equipped with a Bushnell Banner 3-9×40 scope, though functionality cannot be guaranteed. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the three position safety operates as designed. This 1967 Winchester Model 70 Sporter stands as a representative example of a classic American hunting rifle from the golden age of postwar sporting arms. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF