Winchester Model 70 Featherweight 270 Win approximate year of manufacture

[CES07]

Greetings,

I am researching a number of estate firearms and was hoping a member or two would would chime in about dating a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight chambered in 270 Win. As near as I can tell, according to multiple online resources pertaining to the model 70, the rifle in question was likely manufactured in 1958 as the serial number begins in 440–below is one online example.

Date Your Model 70 and 94 - RifleShooter

Winchester's Model 70 bolt-action rifle is without a doubt, one of the darlings

www.rifleshootermag.com

I'm certain the rifle is pre-64, I just wan't to be as accurate as possible in the likely year of production.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks all.

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[Tlock]

I recently acquired 1947 30 06.....I was a little disappointed when I found out they have not been selling well here locally. I was told by a local shop he can't move the pre 64 model 70s. His reasoning was all the older guys that really wanted them are starting to die off and there isn't a big demand for them with the younger folks. He had a really nice one he's been sitting on for a year and can't sell

 

[Nosferatu]

Ask these guys: https://pre64win.com

 

[Tlock]

Ask these guys: https://pre64win.com

Holly hell they want a mint for there rifles.....I have a 1947 with a lyman alaskan both in good shape and I was told it was a 900$ rifel

 

[DunRanull]

I've wanted an '06 70 for some years, never sprung for the cash. Now I'm too old to enjoy it, anyway...
Such is life, eh... Won't complain tho, I own/have owned plenty of rifles I wanted more and stacked it deep to boot!

 

[Stomper]

I've wanted an '06 70 for some years, never sprung for the cash. Now I'm too old to enjoy it, anyway...
Such is life, eh... Won't complain tho, I own/have owned plenty of rifles I wanted more and stacked it deep to boot!

Sounds like you need a cougar hug!