Winchester changed some of their manufacturing processes in 1964 (machine stamped checkering versus had cut checkering, for example) which, in the opinion of many in the gun community, degraded the apperance. As a result, the "pre-'64" Winchesters generally command a higher price.
The pre-'64 Model 70 Varmiter was made from 1956 to 1963. In 1962, it retailed for $154.50.
Your winchester model 70 is a pre-64 model 70 having been produced by winchester in 1961.
Pre- 64
your Winchester model 70,pre-64 was produced in 1957.
Your pre-64 winchester model 70 was produced by winchester in 1959.
the model 60 is tube fed where the 70 is a clip fed model there are some small differences but manily the 70 is a 60 with no tube,or feeing lips just has a mag holder instead and the stock has that hole for the mag cut out that's really it
The easiest method is by the serial number... if it is less than 700,000, it is a pre-1964. Bert H.
The last model 70 in 1963 was #581471. 1964 started with #700000.
your Winchester model 70 pre-64 featherweight was produced in 1961.
No the model 70 Winchester made before 1964 was never made in stainless steel.
Your winchester model 70 featherweight,pre-64 rifle was made in 1956.
Your model 70 feather weight is currently valued at between 400-1,000 dollars depending on the amount of original finish remaining on the stock and metal.the above listed prices reflect a finish of 60%-95%.