This is a pair of .220 Swift varmint rifles with sequential serial numbers, both produced in 1963. The varmint rifle configuration was produced from 1955-1963 and had a medium-heavy stainless steel barrel mated to a sporter style stock. These two rifles were some of the last pre-64 models produced by Winchester. The first rifle has serial number 575801 marked on both the receiver and bolt; the second rifle is likewise marked with serial number 575802. The very last pre-1964 model 70 produced, of any chambering, was serial number 581471.
Regarding serial number 575801, the metal is in excellent condition. The factory “Du-lite" bluing of the stainless barrel has no notable wear or fading. There are a few very small, very light, scratches or rubs in the barrel finish. Likewise, there is almost no notable edge wear or fading on the receiver, bolt components, or bottom metal.
The bore of the 26" stainless barrel has very little throat wear and the rest of the bore is outstanding, with sharp rifling and no pitting. We grade the bore a 9 out of 10.
The stock retains its factory finish in very good condition with only light handling marks and no notable cracks, dents, or splits. The stock is bedded to the action; the bedding appears to be solid. The checkering is in excellent condition. The stock has not been shortened or otherwise modified and retains its original hard rubber buttplate. It is fitted with 1" sling swivels.
Serial number 575802 is nearly identical in condition to serial number 575801. The stock has just a few more handling marks and the metal has a little less wear on the bottom metal. The stock has not been bedded to the receiver. The checkering has a few small flat spots. The bore has some scattered pitting, resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10.
The pictures are first of rifle 575801, then rifle 575802.
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