Manufactured in 1955 and chambered in the ever desirable .358 Winchester cartridge. The .358 Winchester cartridge accounts for a mere .34 percent of all Model 70s produced before 1964. The barrel is fitted with a ramped, hooded, beaded blade front sight and single leaf folding rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked with the Winchester address and model and caliber markings. "WP" proofs are stamped on the left of the chamber and receiver. The straight tang receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and serial number on the right of the receiver ring. Mounted in awell made custom multipoint checkered, straight grain walnut straight grip stock of factory style with sling loops and a checkered aluminum buttplate. These stocks were only offered from around 1950 to 1955.