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Engraved Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 BA Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Engraved Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 BA Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Engraved Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle, #317292, .300 H&H mag. cal., 26'' barrel, blue finish, high quality scroll engraving to receiver, rear 4'' of barrel, small section at mid-point, as well as the floorplate which includes an engraved mountain lion, and what appears to be the initial ''R'' to the triggerguard; fancy high grade skipline checkered hardwood stock with cheekpiece and high gloss finish, walnut burl end and pistol grip cap, with Pachmayr black rubber recoil pad, sling swivel studs, ramped silver bead front sight and notched folding rear sight. Topped with a Burris 6x Signature scope on engraved Buehler base and rings. Mfg'd 1954. Condition of metal surfaces is excellent retaining approx. 98% blue with scattered light marks from handling. Stock is fine with highly detailed skipline checkering and moderate impressions and light scratches, mainly to left side of buttstock, grip cap, and just above the trigger assembly; right side grip cap with some crazing to the finish. Action and bore are excellent, scope optics are bright and clear. A nicely executed custom pre-64 rifle. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (C&R)