Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight G7020CN .308 Win Rifle, 1954 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,625.00
LSB#: LSB250512SG025
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight, Catalog No. G7020CN
Serial Number: 293853
Year of Manufacture: 1954, C&R
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman 16A folding u-notch sight with white triangle aim reference. The top of the receiver is mounted with two Talley Scope Rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, fluted monte carlo comb, two sling swivels front and rear, and metal alloy checkered buttplate. The checkering is mostly sharp, some spots are worn. The wood shows moderate wear from handling and storage. There are scattered compressions, scuffs and scratch marks. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. This stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy Buttplate and Trigger Guard Assembly
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates a 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The floorplate and buttplate show finish loss. The balance of the finish shows light wear from handling and storage. The metal shows a few minor scuffs and scratches. The barrel shows some patches of light oxidation in a few spots. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. The manual 3 position safety functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a vintage pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight rifle chambered in .308 Winchester and made in 1954. The rifle is in Very Good condition, showing light to moderate wear and responsible use. It retains a bright bore and tip top mechanics. The Featherweight was quite popular, making up nearly a quarter of all Winchester Model 70 production before 1964, and the .308 Win Chambering was also sought after, with 41,000 rifles being chambered for the well rounded cartridge. The .308 is a popular choice for big game hunting, such as mule deer and whitetail, and is also used for target shooting and metallic silhouette. It’s considered very potent for a standard short action cartridge, and most shooters can tolerate its recoil. Please see our photos, good luck and happy bidding! – L.S.
