This is a .264 Winchester Magnum Featherweight rifle produced in 1963. The rifle has all original finishes and grades in NRA very good condition. The bolt is correct and serial number matched to the receiver; both are marked with serial number 571502.
Winchester offered rifles without sights in the pre-64 years, but only by special order and relatively few were ever produced. And because this rifle is chambered in .264 Winchester Magnum (a relatively scarce chambering, representing just 4.2% of model 70 production), a genuine special order sightless example is truly a rare find. After close examination of this rifle, we have determined it was produced in the Winchester factory, not a fake or custom rifle.
The bluing grades at 95% and is in excellent condition with only light wear on the bolt components and slight fading on the floorplate. The metal is in excellent condition with no significant scratches, dings, freckling, or other defects.
The 22" Featherweight barrel has very little throat wear just a few small pits. It is hard to find a barrel in this chambering with so little wear. It grades at a 9 out of 10 upon borescope inspection.
The stock retains its original finish and is in very good condition with some handling marks. There are no cracks, gouges, or stains. The checkering has some wear, but is still well defined. The factory-original recoil pad is in excellent condition but is fitted slightly off center; see pictures.
NOTE: This item can only be shipped directly to you if you are an FFL or C&R license holder. If this is not the case, the item must be shipped to an FFL holder near you who can complete the transfer. If needed, we are happy to assist you in locating an FFL holder near you who can assist in this way.
This item is only available for shipment to US addresses.
