Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight .270 Win. Bolt-Action Rifle — 1981 Production, 22" Barrel, Jeweled Bolt
The 1981-manufactured Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight delivers classic Pre-’64 style in a lighter, quick-handling package. Built on a polished blued steel action with an engine-turned bolt and a 22-inch chrome-moly barrel, this rifle balances easily at just under 7 pounds unscoped. A gloss-finished walnut stock with cut checkering and the red Winchester recoil pad complete the collectible, yet field-ready, presentation.
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what’s typical from inspection.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight .270 Win. bolt-action rifle
Winchester introduced the XTR Featherweight series to give hunters a lighter version of the famed Model 70 without sacrificing strength. This example weighs approximately 6 lb 14 oz unscoped, making it easy to carry in rough terrain while retaining the steady feel shooters expect.
The polished blued receiver is drilled and tapped at the factory and currently fitted with filler screws, ready for the optic of your choice. An internal four-round box magazine with a hinged floorplate provides quick unloading, and the three-position wing safety allows safe cycling while on “safe.”
Its 22-inch chrome-moly barrel is stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and chambered in the versatile .270 Winchester, offering flat trajectory and wide ammunition availability. The bolt body is engine-turned for smooth operation and classic aesthetic appeal.
The straight-comb walnut stock features crisp cut checkering for secure grip, sling swivel studs, and Winchester’s orange-red recoil pad with logo medallion. Fit and finish are consistent with early-1980s Winchester production quality.