Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction...this is the Winchester 70 Featherweight.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial: 531189
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front Post with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Pistol Grip Monte Carlo Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1961 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a highly desirable example of the legendary pre-1964 Winchester Model 70, a rifle widely regarded by collectors as one of the finest bolt-action sporting rifles ever produced. Manufactured during the final years of the coveted pre-64 era, the Featherweight was designed to provide hunters with a lighter, faster-handling alternative to the standard Model 70 while retaining the exceptional craftsmanship and reliability that earned the rifle its reputation as "The Rifleman's Rifle." Built around Winchester's famed controlled-round-feed action, featuring a full-length Mauser-style claw extractor, fixed blade ejector, and three-position wing safety, the Featherweight offered smooth, dependable operation under the most demanding hunting conditions. Distinguishing features include its 22-inch lightweight barrel, forged steel bottom metal, aluminum trigger guard and floorplate, and a beautifully checkered walnut stock with a Schnabel fore-end that became synonymous with the Featherweight model. Chambered in a variety of popular sporting cartridges, the 1961 production rifles exhibit the superb machining, deep polished bluing, and meticulous hand-fitting that define Winchester's pre-1964 craftsmanship. Because it was produced just a few years before Winchester's major 1964 redesign, original 1961 Model 70 Featherweights are especially sought after by advanced Winchester collectors, with high-condition examples commanding a significant premium. Combining elegant styling, legendary reliability, and historical significance, the 1961 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight remains one of the most collectible and admired American sporting rifles ever manufactured, representing the pinnacle of Winchester's classic bolt-action rifle production.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial: 531189
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .30-06
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Front Post with Adjustable U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Pistol Grip Monte Carlo Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1961 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a highly desirable example of the legendary pre-1964 Winchester Model 70, a rifle widely regarded by collectors as one of the finest bolt-action sporting rifles ever produced. Manufactured during the final years of the coveted pre-64 era, the Featherweight was designed to provide hunters with a lighter, faster-handling alternative to the standard Model 70 while retaining the exceptional craftsmanship and reliability that earned the rifle its reputation as "The Rifleman's Rifle." Built around Winchester's famed controlled-round-feed action, featuring a full-length Mauser-style claw extractor, fixed blade ejector, and three-position wing safety, the Featherweight offered smooth, dependable operation under the most demanding hunting conditions. Distinguishing features include its 22-inch lightweight barrel, forged steel bottom metal, aluminum trigger guard and floorplate, and a beautifully checkered walnut stock with a Schnabel fore-end that became synonymous with the Featherweight model. Chambered in a variety of popular sporting cartridges, the 1961 production rifles exhibit the superb machining, deep polished bluing, and meticulous hand-fitting that define Winchester's pre-1964 craftsmanship. Because it was produced just a few years before Winchester's major 1964 redesign, original 1961 Model 70 Featherweights are especially sought after by advanced Winchester collectors, with high-condition examples commanding a significant premium. Combining elegant styling, legendary reliability, and historical significance, the 1961 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight remains one of the most collectible and admired American sporting rifles ever manufactured, representing the pinnacle of Winchester's classic bolt-action rifle production.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1194565188 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
305 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 18:02:50 |
