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Desirable Winchester Model 65 Lever-Action Rifle in 218 BEE Caliber

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,750.00 USD
Desirable Winchester Model 65 Lever-Action Rifle in 218 BEE Caliber
Manufactured between 1933 and 1947 in the desirable 218 Bee caliber. Standard barrel markings with Winchester factory oval proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Hooded ramp front sight, rear sight removed with a filler in the slot and a peep sight has been installed on top of the bolt. Mounted with a smooth forearm with a steel end cap and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 218 bee
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 1005108


Excellent. The rifle retains 95% plus original bright blue finish with a couple minor scuffs on the muzzle end of the barrel and some noticeable finish loss/discoloration in the area of the rear sight, possibly from heating when removing the rear sight or installing the filler block. There is a little bit of very light spotting on the breech end of the barrel. The lever shows some flaking. The wood is excellent with overall scattered minor scratches, dings and dents. Sharp markings. The action is excellent.