Winchester model 270 info?

[CJ]

Does anyone have any information (or can direct me to information) about a rifle I found listed as a Winchester Model 270, .22 LR/SR/L pump action? I can't seem to find anything very easily. I'm interested in history, reliability, etc.

Thanks!

 

[JohnBT]

I don't have my books at hand, but it is from the post-64 period and is, generally, not highly though of. It's one of a series along with the 190, 290, 250, 275, etc. that also included Deluxe versions. They were all a similar bunch of pumps, levers and autoloaders and I didn't like them then and don't have much good to say about them now. And they're funny looking, too.

OTOH, they're inexpensive and some people like them. The biggest problem seemed to be that the barrel would come loose and I have no idea where to get the wrench that is needed to tighten the barrel nut.

Don't let me discourage you. You might like one if you can find it ANIB for $100 or $150.

John

 

[CJ]

Thank you. That's more information than I was able to find elsewhere. I'll have to swing by after work and see what kind of condition it's in. I like the idea of being able to switch between long, long rifle, and shorts in the same rifle. If the condition is right, I might try it out.