Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this renowned and Highly Sought-After bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight!
The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, manufactured from 1952 to 1963 with serial numbers ranging from 206,626 to 581,471, is highly sought after by collectors and hunters alike for its exceptional craftsmanship, controlled-round feed action, and classic design. Its combination of lightweight handling, precision, and legacy status makes it one of the most desirable American bolt-action rifles ever produced.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial: 288618
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .308 Win
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade on Ramped Base Front with Folding Leaf Rear and Installed Leupold 3x9 Vari-X IIc Scope
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stock with Monte Carlo Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a revered classic among bolt-action rifles, widely considered one of the finest production sporting rifles ever made. Introduced in the 1950s as a lighter variant of the standard Model 70, the Featherweight was designed to offer improved portability for hunters traversing rugged terrain without sacrificing the strength or precision that had come to define the Model 70. Built on the controlled-round feed action with a large Mauser-style claw extractor and a three-position safety, the rifle delivers both reliability and smooth operation. The Featherweight’s slimmer profile and reduced weight, typically around 6.5 to 7 pounds, made it a favorite among mountain and backcountry hunters, particularly in calibers like .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .308 Winchester. With a forged steel receiver and a cold-hammer-forged barrel, pre-64 Featherweights are also renowned for their accuracy, durability, and refined workmanship.
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial: 288618
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .308 Win
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade on Ramped Base Front with Folding Leaf Rear and Installed Leupold 3x9 Vari-X IIc Scope
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stock with Monte Carlo Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight is a revered classic among bolt-action rifles, widely considered one of the finest production sporting rifles ever made. Introduced in the 1950s as a lighter variant of the standard Model 70, the Featherweight was designed to offer improved portability for hunters traversing rugged terrain without sacrificing the strength or precision that had come to define the Model 70. Built on the controlled-round feed action with a large Mauser-style claw extractor and a three-position safety, the rifle delivers both reliability and smooth operation. The Featherweight’s slimmer profile and reduced weight, typically around 6.5 to 7 pounds, made it a favorite among mountain and backcountry hunters, particularly in calibers like .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .308 Winchester. With a forged steel receiver and a cold-hammer-forged barrel, pre-64 Featherweights are also renowned for their accuracy, durability, and refined workmanship.
Aesthetically, the pre-64 Featherweight combines classic American sporting rifle design with functional elegance. Its stock is made from select walnut with crisp hand-cut checkering and a Schnabel fore-end tip that gives it a distinctive look and feel. The balance and handling are superb, contributing to its effectiveness as a field rifle where quick target acquisition and follow-up shots may be necessary. Metal finishes on pre-64 models exhibit high-quality bluing and precise machining rarely matched in later mass-produced firearms. Collectors and seasoned hunters alike value the pre-64 Featherweight not just for its performance but also for its heritage, representing a golden era of American gunmaking before Winchester's 1964 manufacturing changes, which shifted toward cost-cutting measures. Today, the pre-64 Model 70 Featherweight is a sought-after rifle that continues to set the benchmark for classic bolt-action hunting rifles.
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
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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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