Winchester Model 70 Ranger Compact (Youth) .308 Win Short-Action Bolt Rifle, 22 in Winchester Proof Steel Barrel, New Haven Manufacture, Jeweled Bolt, Tasco 4-16x40 Scope
This Winchester Model 70 Ranger Compact (Youth) is a short-action .308 Win rifle built in New Haven and configured for a compact fit. It features a 22 in Winchester Proof Steel barrel, a jeweled bolt body, and a 5-round internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The rifle comes topped with a Tasco 4-16x40 scope mounted in Weaver USA 1 in rings on two-piece bases, adding ready-to-use magnified optics to a classic Model 70 platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The last 6 inches of the exterior near the muzzle show rust. The rifling exhibits rust limited to approximately the last inch of the bore at the muzzle. Scratches and blemishes are present on this rifle.
What's Included
- Tasco 4-16x40 variable scope mounted in Weaver USA 1 in rings on two-piece bases
The Ranger Compact (Youth) variant pairs the Model 70 action with a compact hardwood stock and a 12.5 in length of pull. The straight-comb, uncheckered stock includes sling swivel studs and a metal buttplate embossed with the WINCHESTER crest.
This rifle is chambered in .308 Win and uses a short action with an SA rollmark. The internal box magazine holds 5 rounds and is accessed via a hinged floorplate for convenient unloading.
The 22 in barrel is made from Winchester Proof Steel and finished in blue. The barrel retains a front sight ramp/hood base; iron-sight components and configurations may vary. The mounted scope provides ready-to-use optics.
The jeweled bolt body reflects the Model 70’s attention to detail. This example was manufactured in New Haven, United States, maintaining the pedigree associated with the Model 70 line.




