Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Featherweight 30-06 22″ Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,025.00
LSB#: WY250314FH004
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 70 Super Grade Featherweight
Serial Number: 573303
Year of Manufacture: 1963 (C&R)
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / MADE IN U.S.A. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL / .30-06 SPRG.” The right side of the barrel is marked “FEATHERWEIGHT.” The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK.” The top of the barrel and receiver show Winchester proof marks. The serial number “573303” is marked on the right side of the receiver. The floor plate is marked Super Grade.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramp that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding adjustable U-notch sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Redfield 1x-4x scope. The scope has a standard duplex reticle and the glass is clear. The scope is in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a checkered walnut Featherweight-style stock with a capped semi-pistol grip, raised comb, and cheek piece. It has a black polymer buttplate and a black forend tip. There are scattered light handling marks, shallow nicks, and minor compressions throughout the stock. There is checkering on the grip and forend, which remains sharp and well-defined. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal magazine, 5-round capacity.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
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 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows mild operational and handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are clear and sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good 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: This rifle includes the mounted Redfield 1x-4x scope.
Our Assessment: This 1963 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Super Grade represents the golden age of Winchester’s post-war production, with highly refined design and manufacturing quality. Chambered in the versatile .30-06 Springfield, this rifle offers both collectibility and field-ready performance, ideal for big game hunting across North America.
The Featherweight variant trims down the classic Model 70 profile for easier carry, and the Super Grade package brings higher-grade wood and a more elegant fit and finish. The addition of a Redfield 1x-4x scope further elevates its utility and vintage charm, offering a wide field of view and clarity consistent with the period.
Collectors and hunters alike will appreciate this rifle’s condition, with strong remaining finish, a clean, sharp bore, and elegant lines. Whether admired in a collection or carried on a hunt, this is a fine example of one of America’s most iconic sporting rifles. Please see our High Quality photos and good luck on your bids.-C.M.
