Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle (Pre-64) .270 Win., 24 in Barrel, 1960 New Haven Production
This pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle stands out as a 1960 New Haven-made example with the classic controlled-round-feed action, full-length claw extractor, and coned breech. It features a 24-inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel, polished blue finish, and the receiver is drilled and tapped with two-piece scope bases installed (no rings installed). The bore is bright and clean, and the rifle retains hallmark pre-64 details collectors recognize.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows markings and finish loss from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The walnut stock is cracked and will need to be repaired or replaced by a gunsmith before use. It is not safe to shoot in its current condition. Refer to the photos for a closer look at these areas.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle (Pre-64) .270 Win. bolt-action rifle
- Installed two-piece scope bases (no rings included)
Built on Winchester’s pre-64 controlled-round-feed action, this rifle uses a full-length claw extractor and a coned breech to guide cartridges smoothly from the internal magazine. The polished bolt body and pear-shaped bolt knob reflect the fit and finish associated with pre-64 production.
The 24-inch barrel is marked Winchester Proof Steel and is chambered in .270 Winchester. Feeding is through an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, providing a 3+1 capacity. A three-position wing safety is fitted on the bolt shroud.
The receiver is drilled and tapped and fitted with two-piece scope bases; no rings are installed. An integral front sight ramp is present (no hood), and the rear barrel sight is absent, as observed.
The rifle wears a checkered walnut stock with a straight comb and pistol grip, bordered point-pattern checkering, and no cheekpiece. It has an inletted front sling loop base, a rear sling loop stud, and a black checkered buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches. A small rectangular filler or plug is present on the barrel forward of the roll mark, showing the letters "WE TH-MAG" as observed.