Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight .257 Roberts Bolt Action Rifle 22”
SOLD FOR: $1,500.00
LSB#: LSB250530JH014
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 XTR Featherweight
Serial Number: G1540742
Year of Manufacture: Post-’64
Caliber: .257 Roberts
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine with Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER MODEL 70 XTR FEATHERWEIGHT .257 ROBERTS.- / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”. 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 “G1540742”.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver has a two piece scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with a blued metal capped semi-pistol grip, schnabel forend, straight comb,stock with red rubber Winchester buttpad, and sling studs front and rear. The signature Winchester Featherweight cut checkering is well defined. There are no chips, or cracks in the stock. Only a couple of small hairline scratches on the left side of the stock under the receiver, and some storage wear by the buttpad. The LOP measures 13 1/2? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stock is in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal 4+1 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. Some dust from storage in the bore. The bore rates a 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. This rifle is in near pristine condition. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent to Like-New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle employs a 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: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight in .257 Roberts is an elegant fusion of classic design and field-ready performance, built on the Post-’64 push feed action. As one of the less common calibers in the Featherweight lineup, this .257 Roberts version strikes a superb balance between flat-shooting ballistics and manageable recoil, making it a phenomenal choice for deer, antelope, and varmints alike.
This example sports the classic Featherweight configuration—schnabel forend, metal-capped pistol grip, and Winchester’s red rubber buttpad. The blued finish is deep and even, showing nearly no wear, and the checkering is crisp and well-defined. The stock shows only the faintest signs of use, indicating this rifle has seen more time in the cabinet than in the field.
Mechanically sound and featuring Winchester’s push-feed action with a three-position safety, this is a rifle you can trust in any hunting situation. The bore is flawless, the condition is near mint, and the .257 Roberts chambering is a nod to one of the most beloved—and now increasingly rare—medium game cartridges. If you’re a collector of vintage Winchesters or simply looking for a premium rifle in a classic chambering, this Featherweight delivers both function and finesse. Please view our photos, and thank you for your bid! – J.D.
