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Winchester Pre-'64 Model 70 Featherweight

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Winchester Pre-'64 Model 70 Featherweight
.358 Win SN: 327038 Scarce & desirable lightweight controlled-round-feed bolt action sporting rifle chambered in .358 Winchester, manufactured in New Haven, CT circa 1955. Features a blued & black anodized finish, 22" tapered barrel, ramped & hooded blade front sight with bead top, adjustable folding leaf rear sight, factory drilled & tapped receiver with all filler screws present, serrated trigger, aluminum trigger guard, three-position safety on the right side of the bolt shroud, polished bolt with swept back handle, internal box magazine with hinged aluminum floorplate, and semi-pistol grip walnut Monte Carlo stock with point checkering, sling swivels, knurled aluminum buttplate & 13 1/2” LOP. Rifle retains approximately 98% of its original finish showing superficial handling marks, some light wear on the bolt knob a scratch on the front of the trigger guard and minor edge wear on the floorplate & trigger guard. Additionally the right side of the bolt shroud has turned plum and the buttplate is slightly ill-fitting. Action is smooth, the bore is pristine, and the wood stock is very good with semi-worn checkering & a small loss at the toe. Condition is near NRA Excellent. ***C&R Firearm***