Winchester Model 70 Sporter .30-06 Bolt-Action, 24 Inch Polished Blued, Walnut Stock (USRAC New Haven, 1981–1991)
This Winchester Model 70 Sporter is a USRAC New Haven production rifle from the 1981–1991 era, chambered in .30-06. It pairs a 24-inch sporter-taper, polished blued barrel with a classic walnut stock featuring cut checkering. The push-feed action uses a jeweled, right-hand bolt with a three-position wing safety. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this example includes installed two-piece scope bases with 1-inch rings. It presents in excellent condition with a bright, clean bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for detailed views.
What's Included
- Two-piece scope bases with 1-inch rings (installed)
- Allen nylon web sling with QD swivels (installed)
- Elastic buttstock shell carrier/sleeve (installed)
- Elastic fore-end wrap/cover (installed)
Made in the USA at USRAC’s New Haven facility, this Model 70 Sporter represents the push-feed era of production. It features a recessed bolt face with a plunger ejector, a jeweled bolt body, and a right-hand bolt. The three-position wing safety provides familiar Model 70 ergonomics.
The 24-inch steel barrel has a sporter taper and a recessed crown, finished in polished bluing to match the receiver. There are no factory iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the rifle comes with installed two-piece scope bases and 1-inch rings.
The walnut stock has a pistol-grip profile with cut checkering for secure handling. It includes sling-swivel studs and a hard buttplate, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
The internal box magazine has a stated 4+1 capacity, and a hinged floorplate with a release inside the trigger guard streamlines unloading. Additional details include the Olin trademark line on the barrel and a non-factory number engraved on the barrel shoulder.