I bought a super nice model 70 in 270 WSM from a friend this past year. I am just curious about the value of it and also roughly the year it is from. Also considering selling it because its just too pretty to hunt with and I am not a hardcore collector. I was thinking it was a featherweight because all other featherweights I have seen have that same style stock on it....but there is not any featherweight markings on the barrel or action. Thoughts? Professional opinions?
First of all...nice Model 70, sir.
Secondly, the 270WSM is a fine cartridge with a lot of capability. Most of the negatives about the cartridge revolves around available factory ammo. It really shines when hand loaded.
A good friend has the exact twin to your rifle. This Spring, I pillar bedded it and with the Nosler 160 and RL19, it's a nice accurate rig for his upcoming elk hunt.
The price for your sample might not be as high as if it were chambered in a more 'classic' cartridge (30-06, 270, etc). And while I'm not a Winchester 'guy', these are still nice guns.
Good shootin' -Al
PS: No problem here enlarging your pictures. Good to keep that in mind as you weigh the worth of some responses.