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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in 22 Hornet

Manufactured in 1952 (receiver). It is chambered in 22 Hornet. Model 70 expert and author Dean Whitaker has stated that production status of standard Model 70 Featherweight rifles in .22 hornet is "unknown" but "possibly produced in very small numbers on a special-order or experimental basis." Hooded ramp front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight on a barrel marked with the Winchester legend on the left side. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver. Receiver tapped for scope/sight mounting, straight receiver tang, polished bolt not numbered and sling swivels.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 hornet
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 237739

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish showing the slightest handling marks. The stock is also very fine showing a couple light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.