Winchester Model 70 Sporter Varmint .223 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 26-Inch Heavy Barrel, New Haven Manufacture, Blued Steel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock
This Winchester Model 70 Sporter Varmint in .223 Rem stands out with its 26-inch heavy barrel, New Haven, Connecticut manufacture, and classic blued steel construction. It features a jeweled bolt body, a three-position safety, and a right-hand walnut Monte Carlo stock with pressed checkering. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics with a two-hole pattern front and rear, and the rifle uses a 5-round internal box magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and blemishes present on the surfaces. The front sling swivel is missing. The trigger does not actuate and will need to be replaced. This firearm is sold as is.
What's Included
- Unbranded scope rings (loose)
- Unbranded two-piece scope bases (loose)
The Sporter Varmint configuration pairs a 26-inch heavy/varmint-contour barrel with .223 Rem chambering for stable, deliberate shooting. The barrel is unthreaded and wears no iron sights, maintaining clean lines and a purpose-built profile.
The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics with a two-hole pattern on both the front ring and rear bridge. Unbranded rings and two-piece bases are included loose, giving the buyer mounting hardware that matches the factory hole layout.
Its steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, complemented by a jeweled bolt body and a round checkered bolt knob for positive manipulation. The action uses a three-position safety and feeds from an internal 5-round box magazine.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock features a right-hand cheekpiece, gloss finish, and pressed checkering at the pistol grip and fore-end. A Winchester-marked recoil pad with black spacer and a rear sling swivel stud are fitted; the front stud is absent.
Manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, the rifle carries the Winchester Proof Steel barrel marking, underscoring classic Model 70 production details valued by many Winchester enthusiasts.