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Custom 1965 Winchester Model 70 Target Rifle .308 Win.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Custom 1965 Winchester Model 70 Target Rifle .308 Win.
Custom 1965 Winchester Model 70 Target Rifle .308 Win. 26" Bolt Action

Make: Winchester

Model: Custom Model 70

Serial Number: 751803

Year of Manufacture: 1965

Caliber: .308 Winchester

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle

Barrel Length: 26"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Redfield International Match globe-style sight with aperture insert mounted to a sight block at the muzzle-end of the barrel. There is a pair of drilled and tapped holes on the barrel over the front of the forend and another on the chamber ring for sight/optic mounts (none present). The bridge is drilled and tapped with a clip-guide installed. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Redfield International Match receiver sight installed. The black rubber eyepiece has hardened and has losses.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, black rubber Mershon buttpad and inlet accessory rail in the forend. The stock has scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches and areas of finish wear. The action is bedded to the stock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 â…ž" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks rate in about Very Good-plus overall condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Black

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinio, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95 of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some handling wear on the bolt knob. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as customized.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

CA Legality: C&R: YeS, CA PPT: NO.