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Exceptional and Scarce Blued Finish Winchester Model 06 Expert Slide Action Rifle with Box

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 8,500.00 USD
Exceptional and Scarce Blued Finish Winchester Model 06 Expert Slide Action Rifle with Box
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Exceptional and Scarce Blued Finish Winchester Model 06 Expert Slide Action Rifle with Box

The Expert was manufactured from 1919 to 1924, with this particular rifle having been manufactured in 1924. The Expert Grade rifles fell into two serial number ranges, the first series 525,000 to 598,000 and the second 635,000 to 650,000. This rifle falls into the middle of the second range. The upper left side of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/patent dates followed by "-MOD. 06-" and "22 SHORT - LONG/OR LONG RIFLE" at the breech. The top of the barrel and receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof. The upper tang is marked "----TRADE MARK---/-WINCHESTER-/--REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.--", and the matching serial number is marked on the lower tang and bottom of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable sheet steel rear sporting sights, all blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. Complete with a correct original plain two piece cardboard box with the "ALWAYS/Use WINCHESTER Ammunition" lid label, correct end label, and the original wood dividers and waxed paper on the interior.

Manufucture: Winchester
Model: 06
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Guage: 22 SLLR
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 642377B

Excellent. The rifle retains 97% plus bright original high polish blue finish with some muzzle and edge wear, and scattered minor flaking on the barrel. The wood is also excellent with some high point wear on the forearm and overall a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings remain sharp The action is excellent. The box is very good with some minor wear and stains. If you desire to own one of the finest '06 Winchester's, here it is!