Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Pre-64 .270 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in, 1961, Blued/Walnut with Mounted Scope
This 1961 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .270 Win is a pre-64 example with the controlled-round-feed action and a 22-inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel. It retains its blued finish, walnut stock with classic Featherweight features, and factory open sights. A mounted riflescope is installed on two-piece bases, and the rifle has been updated with a side-swing safety lever for scope clearance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes, along with areas of surface pitting in the finish. The stock has a crack at the rear sling swivel.
What’s Included
- Mounted riflescope (brand not legible)
- Two-piece scope bases with gloss rings installed
The pre-64 Model 70 action features controlled-round feed with a long non-rotating claw extractor and a coned breech, a hallmark of this era. The magazine holds four rounds, and the lightweight alloy trigger guard and hinged floorplate contribute to the Featherweight configuration.
The 22-inch Featherweight-contour barrel is made from Winchester Proof Steel and is chambered in .270 Win. It wears a hooded ramp front sight and a folding leaf rear sight, complementing the factory drilling and tapping on the receiver for optics. The blued steel receiver is marked "WINCHESTER — TRADE MARK."
The walnut stock has a left-side cheekpiece, a fluted comb, and point-pattern checkering for a secure hold. Sling swivel studs and a black buttplate are installed. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
The rifle is set up with a mounted riflescope on two-piece bases with gloss rings. A side-swing safety lever (scope-clearance type) has been installed in place of the original flag safety for easier operation with an optic.
Winchester "WP" proof marks appear on the barrel and receiver, and the barrel rollmark reads "WINCHESTER — MODEL-70–FEATHERWEIGHT — 270 WIN." Made in the USA, this pre-64 Featherweight brings together the sought-after features and markings of its period.