Winchester Model 70 Ladies/Youth Ranger .243 Win, 22 inch Barrel, Blued, 1991 New Haven Production
This Winchester Model 70 Ladies/Youth Ranger is a 1991 New Haven, Connecticut production rifle chambered in .243 Win. It features a youth-length 12.5 inch length of pull hardwood stock, a 22 inch blued steel barrel, and factory sighting provisions. Notable details include a jeweled bolt, three-position wing safety, and an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the rifle carries Winchester WP proof and Trade Mark rollmarks.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows minor, superficial scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The bolt has been custom engraved with the last four digits of the serial number to match it to the rifle.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 70 Ladies/Youth Ranger bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win
The Ladies/Youth Ranger configuration pairs a 12.5 inch length of pull hardwood stock with a 22 inch barrel, creating a compact, easy-handling Model 70. The stock is straight comb, uncheckered, and fitted with sling swivel studs and a recoil pad.
Factory sighting provisions include a hooded front ramp and a barrel-mounted open rear sight with elevation adjustment. The blued finish is applied to both barrel and receiver, providing a classic look consistent with the era.
Action features include a jeweled bolt body with a round, checkered knob and a three-position wing safety. Feeding is via an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, offering a 4+1 capacity in .243 Win.
The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases with two holes on the front ring and two on the rear bridge. Markings include WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL on the barrel, the Winchester oval WP proof, and WINCHESTER TRADE MARK rollmarks. This rifle was manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, USA in 1991.