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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in 7x57mm Caliber, #232177, 21.75'' barrel with rear sight hump, blue finish, steel floorplate and triggerguard, and solid bolt handle. The oil-finished walnut stock with checkering at the pistol grip and forend, checkered metal ''widow's peak'' buttplate, with sling swivels; stock has no lightening holes. Rifle features a Redfield ramped front sight band with pinned front sight, the rear sight has been removed, left side of receiver with a Lyman WJS receiver sight. Top of receiver with two front and two rear factory drilled and tapped holes. Left side of barrel and receiver are both Winchester proofed. Barrel address reads ''MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL'' - ''WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK'' - ''MODEL 70'' - ''7 M/M''. Mfg'd 1952. Rifle is in fine overall condition with approx. 96% blue finish. Barrel near the front of the address with an approx. 1'' long rub mark resulting in finish loss, muzzle shows light wear. Front lower edge of the barrel with small impressions; top section between the receiver and rear sight dovetail with a small spot of concentrated scratches. Stock shows scattered slight impressions and small handling marks; checkering is unmarred. Buttplate with finish wear around the edges. Action is smooth and crisp with an excellent bore. Rifle weighs 8.25 lbs. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R)