WINCHESTER MODEL 70 FEATHERWEIGHT Description
.22-250 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Win., .25-06 Rem. (disc. 1993), .257 Roberts (disc.), .270 Win., .280 Rem., 6.5x55mm Swedish (new 1991), 7x57mm Mauser (disc.), .30-06, .308 Win., 7mm-08 Rem. (new 1992), 7mm Rem. Mag. (mfg. 1991-92 only), or .300 Win. Mag. (mfg. 1991-92 only) cal., bolt action, both short and medium action, 5 shot mag., 22 in. barrel (24 in. with .300 Win. Mag.), checkered walnut stock, with or w/o sights, approx. 6 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1981-94.
In 1981, during U.S.R.A. takeover transition, guns were distinguishable by the U.S.R.A. trademark on the recoil pad. Some collectors will pay a premium for Win. marked pads. The .257 Roberts and 7x57mm Mauser cals. were disc. 1985.
This model had an "XTR" suffix until 1989.
Manufacture dates for this model are available as follows:
Year...Last SN recorded
1981…G1537134
1982…G1632872
1983…G1656883
1984…G1728457
1985…G1783276
1986…G1808838
1987…G1845122
1988…G1893903
1989…G1950701
1990…G1987984
1991…G2037985