{"product_id":"winchester-model-70-classic-super-grade-270win","title":"Winchester model 70 Classic, Super Grade .270win","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed in excellent condition and very low round count!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopped with a Luepold 3-9x40 gloss vari-x II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Winchester Model 70 Classic Super Grade in .270 Winchester is a high-grade variant of the iconic \"Rifleman's Rifle,\" produced primarily in the 1990s (and into the early 2000s) as part of the revived \"Classic\" line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrief History of the Model 70 and Classic Super Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Model 70: Introduced in 1936 (based on the earlier Model 54), it quickly gained fame for its controlled round feed (CRF) Mauser-style action, strength, accuracy, and quality. It was chambered in .270 Winchester shortly after the cartridge's 1925 debut and became strongly associated with it through writers like Jack O'Connor. Production occurred in New Haven, CT, until 2006 (with later FN Herstal production in the US\/Portugal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-1964 vs. Post-1964: Pre-'64 rifles (serial numbers below ~700,000) are highly prized by collectors for their CRF actions, cut checkering, and overall craftsmanship. In 1964, cost-cutting led to push-feed actions and other changes, which many enthusiasts disliked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Revival: In 1992, Winchester (under U.S. Repeating Arms) reintroduced CRF (\"Classic\") actions to address demand. The Classic Super Grade was the top-tier model in this lineup, featuring select Grade IV\/V or better walnut stocks (often with ebony forend tip), shadowline cheekpiece, polished blue finish, jeweled bolt, cut checkering, and other premium touches. It typically had a 24\" barrel in .270 Win (longer for some magnums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Super Grade was available in various calibers (including .270 Win) during the mid-1990s to early 2000s New Haven production era. It represented Winchester's effort to recapture pre-'64 quality and appeal while offering modern refinements. Production of Model 70s ended in New Haven in 2006 before resuming later under FN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial numbers for these often start with \"G\" (e.g., G followed by 5–7 digits), common for post-1964\/Classic-era rifles. Exact dating for later models may require contacting Winchester customer service, as detailed factory records are limited after the early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Free to the FFL of your choice!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43224614273101,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e989f9fe-c208-41aa-a5c1-0252afa5cfce.jpg?v=1783607242","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/winchester-model-70-classic-super-grade-270win","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}