Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter .300 Weatherby Magnum, 24 inch Blued, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock (1987 New Haven) - WITH SCOPE
This Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter stands out for its less-common .300 Weatherby Magnum chambering, New Haven, Connecticut manufacture in 1987 during the USRAC period, and upgraded XTR polish and wood. It features a 24-inch sporter-contour blued barrel without iron sights, a jeweled bolt body, and a classic walnut stock with Monte Carlo comb and shadow-line cheekpiece.
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 metal and wood show a few small scratches and minor blemishes from careful handling. The bore is bright with a reflective, mirror-like interior.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter rifle in .300 Wby. Mag.
- Installed scope
The XTR Sporter grade brings higher polish and upgraded walnut to the classic Model 70 platform. The stock combines a Monte Carlo comb and shadow-line cheekpiece for a traditional sporting profile, with cut checkering for traction and a recoil pad for shooting comfort. Sling swivel studs are factory-fitted.
The rifle is chambered in .300 Weatherby Magnum, a less-common and desirable chambering in the Model 70 lineup. It is built around a 24-inch sporter-contour blued steel barrel that is factory-configured without iron sights.
Construction details include a blued steel receiver, a jeweled bolt body, and an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The length of pull measures 13.5 inches, and the listed capacity is 5 rounds.
Manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut in 1987 during the USRAC era, this example bears a G-prefix serial number consistent with that period. It is marked with WINCHESTER TRADE MARK, WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL, and MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A., and comes with scope installed.