Author Topic: Winchester model 70 ???'s (Read 1077 times)

X-Ring · « **on:** March 07, 2003, 05:31:49 AM »

Can anyone tell me if Winchester ever made a model 70 blued short action with a stainless barrel? If so when, years of production, and what are they worth?
The barrel has Lightwieght on the side. It has a cherked walnut pistol grip stock. Has a 20" barrel in .308 cal.
Thanks in adavance.

new snake owner · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2003, 06:54:18 PM »

The rifle you describe is a current production rifle.

http://www.winchester-guns.com/prodinfo/catalog/detail.asp?cat_id=535&type_id=031&cat=001C

Nice rifle i would think you could pick a new one up for about $600.00

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2003, 07:57:19 PM »

The coyote has a semi bull barrel but is close to what you are describing. I had one once, It turned out to be a total piece of crap. And after dealing with Winchester over warenty work I'll never own another. If it sounds like I have a thorn in my side about Winchester it's because I do. But I'll not go into that. KN

X-Ring · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2003, 03:03:59 AM »

After nimerous phone calls to Winchester, I finally got ahold of someone that could answer my questions. It seams that this rifle was made special for a distributer, Elliott Bros., 50 in .308, 50 in 7 x 57, 50 in 30-.06 and 50 in .270. This serial # was shipped 12/20/96, so it was one of the last ones made, being as all where made in '96.

JBabcock · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2003, 03:58:51 AM »

Did they give you any idea what it might be worth? Also, is it a push feed?

X-Ring · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2003, 04:48:30 AM »

It's a push feed. He said excellant condition @ 650.00, this one's been used so I'm guessing it's about 500.00.

Zachary · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2003, 04:21:29 AM »

If it's anything like the Coyote, (like KN said) I would stay away from it - regardless of price.

Zachary

Lvl1trauma · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2003, 04:12:48 PM »

As I recall, the Coyote is a post-64 piece of crap. As well, I strongly dislike them and had a bad taste about Winchester until they revived the pre-64 Classic style. The Classic action is a really quality product- much more than remington or ruger. Much better extractor. I wouldn't take a plug nickle for mine!

Beau

X-Ring · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2003, 12:50:46 AM »

This is not the Coyote, it's a Lightwieght Carbine.