Winchester Model 270
Winchester Repeating Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1963
Also known as: Winchester 270, Model 270
Overview
The Winchester Model 270 is a slide-action (pump) .22 rimfire rifle produced by Winchester from 1963 to 1973. Chambered to interchangeably fire .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges from its tubular magazine, it featured a lightweight aluminum-alloy receiver grooved for tip-off scope mounts, a cross-bolt safety, and a hardwood stock. Aimed at the affordable plinking and small-game market, it was a popular budget pump .22 alongside its autoloading sibling, the Model 290.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2268 g (80.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1003 mm (39.49") |
| Barrel Length | 521 mm (20.51") |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 75 m (82 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Grooved Receiver For Scope, Tubular Magazine, Takedown
Variants
- Winchester Model 270 Deluxe - Deluxe
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1963-1973
Standard Model 270 produced 1963-1973; Deluxe variant produced 1965-1973.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1973
Notes
Tubular magazine capacity varies by cartridge: 21 rounds of .22 Short, 17 of .22 Long, or 15 of .22 Long Rifle. A Deluxe version with a checkered stock was offered from 1965 to 1973.
Background
The Model 270 and its self-loading counterpart the Model 290 were Winchester's economy .22 rifles of the 1960s, built to compete on price with rimfire plinkers from Remington and Marlin.