Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction…this is the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial: 568803
Date of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Bead Blade Front with Folding Leaf Rear / Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .270 Winchester is a quintessential example of mid-20th-century American rifle design, blending craftsmanship, function, and style in a package tailored for serious hunters. With its 22-inch blued barrel and checkered walnut stock, this bolt-action rifle offers a balance of elegance and field-ready utility. Chambered in the highly regarded .270 Winchester—a cartridge known for its flat trajectory and effectiveness on medium to large game—the Featherweight is ideal for backcountry and mountain hunting where weight and reliability are key. The rifle features a hooded bead-blade front sight paired with a folding leaf rear, along with a drilled and tapped receiver, giving users the flexibility to shoot with open sights or mount a scope for longer-range accuracy.
Model: 70 Featherweight
Serial: 568803
Date of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Bead Blade Front with Folding Leaf Rear / Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .270 Winchester is a quintessential example of mid-20th-century American rifle design, blending craftsmanship, function, and style in a package tailored for serious hunters. With its 22-inch blued barrel and checkered walnut stock, this bolt-action rifle offers a balance of elegance and field-ready utility. Chambered in the highly regarded .270 Winchester—a cartridge known for its flat trajectory and effectiveness on medium to large game—the Featherweight is ideal for backcountry and mountain hunting where weight and reliability are key. The rifle features a hooded bead-blade front sight paired with a folding leaf rear, along with a drilled and tapped receiver, giving users the flexibility to shoot with open sights or mount a scope for longer-range accuracy.
The action is the heart of what makes the Model 70 legendary: a controlled-round feed system with a Mauser-style claw extractor and a three-position wing safety, offering smooth, secure cycling and safe handling in all conditions. The walnut stock, with its classic checkering and subtle Schnabel fore-end, is both comfortable and visually striking, enhancing the rifle’s natural pointability. At around 6.5 to 7 pounds, the Featherweight lives up to its name—light enough for extended carry but stout enough to manage the recoil of powerful hunting rounds like the .270. Whether admired by collectors for its pre-1964 engineering excellence or by hunters for its field-proven performance, the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight remains one of the most iconic and trusted bolt-action rifles ever produced.
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.
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
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Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
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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From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
