Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle .243 Win, 22 Inch Barrel, 1972 New Haven Production, Post-64 Push-Feed, Blued with Walnut Monte Carlo Stock
This 1972 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle is a classic post-64 push-feed example chambered in .243 Win with a 22 inch carbon-steel barrel. Built in New Haven and finished in blue, it features a jeweled bolt, three-position wing safety, and a walnut Monte Carlo stock with checkering and contrasting caps. The receiver is drilled and tapped with factory plug screws installed (no scope bases or rings present), offering a ready path for optics setup. The bore is excellent, aligning with the rifle's clean, traditional configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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 some scuffs, dings, and areas of wear on the stock. The metal surfaces are in relatively good shape.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle (.243 Win) with 22 inch barrel
- Receiver drilled and tapped with factory plug screws; no scope bases or rings included
The post-64 push-feed action uses two front locking lugs with a plunger ejector and small extractor. The bolt body is jeweled, and the bent bolt handle wears a checkered knob for positive control. Winchester’s three-position wing safety provides safe, load, and fire positions.
The 22 inch carbon-steel barrel carries the "Winchester Proof Steel" roll-mark and includes factory provisions for iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics with factory plug screws installed; no scope mounts are installed.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock is set up for right-handed shooting with a cheekpiece, sharp checkering on the grip and fore-end, and contrasting black fore-end and pistol-grip caps with white-line spacers. A hard-rubber buttplate with the Winchester Repeating Arms logo and sling swivel studs complete the classic configuration. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
Chambered in .243 Winchester with an internal 4-round box magazine, this rifle balances light recoil with versatile field performance. The blued finish pairs with traditional lines for a period-correct 1970s presentation, manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut.