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Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:46 pmby Okvet03
I have a Winchester featherweight in 223 Remington, but I haven't seen any others. Any idea how many were made in 223 Remington? The serial on my gun is G1933XXX. Any additional info would be appreciated.
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:48 pmby SHOOTER13
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum Okvet03 !!
My reference books do not give any totals for that particular rifle in that particular caliber...
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:14 pmby Okvet03
OK, is it safe to assume its uncommon?
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:09 amby SHOOTER13
I wouldn't go that far...just not something you see everyday because of the proliferation of other platforms chambered for that cartridge...
AR-15's comes to mind...Ruger Mini-14's...etc
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:30 amby skinner-t
I have a 1974 model 70 standard, its chambered in .222 rem and have never seen another like it either.
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:28 amby Hairtrigger
I found a Featherweight in 223 at Cabelas. I had a hard time walking away from it as it looked almost new and was $425.
Can never have too many small bores but my safe is full
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:50 pmby Okvet03
That's good news. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't rare before I turned it in to a workhorse.
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:24 pmby SHOOTER13
Keep us in the loop on your project Okvet03...
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Fri May 02, 2014 6:09 pmby Hairtrigger
Not seen every day but not a museum piece either
A great gun to shoot and enjoy
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 6:47 pmby DaveyJ
Winchester should be making more Models 70 FWT in lighter calibers. That is the concensus of buyers in places like Kittery Trading Post in Kittery Maine
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:37 pmby Varmint
Okvet03 wrote:I have a Winchester featherweight in 223 Remington, but I haven't seen any others. Any idea how many were made in 223 Remington? The serial on my gun is G1933XXX. Any additional info would be appreciated.
In 1989 Serial #s started at G1893903
In 1990 Serial #s started at G1950701
Re: Winchester 70 featherweight in 223 rem
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Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:02 amby TheHuntingRifle
The single greatest NEED in calibers for the Model 70Featherweight is the .223 Remington. Not one single cartidge addition would get more added sales! I would order TWO!