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Excellent Pre-64 War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Extra Rare 32 WCF Caliber

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:11,000.00 USD Estimated At:22,500.00 - 37,500.00 USD
Excellent Pre-64 War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Extra Rare 32 WCF Caliber
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Excellent Pre-64 War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Extra Rare 32 WCF Caliber

Manufactured in 1942. The rifle is chambered in 32 WCF, an extremely rare caliber that no example is shown in Dean Whitaker's study THE MODEL 70 WINCHESTER 1937-1964. The Model 70 was a very popular rifle with many custom variations having been manufactured. Whitaker notes that "the versatility of the rifle gave rise to many factory-sponsored or factory-sanctioned experimental chamberings and configurations." Factory records are, as Whitaker states, "rather scanty or, in some cases, non-existent." Hooded ramp front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel marked with the Winchester legend followed by "32 W.C.F." (in the Model '92 serifed pattern) on the left side. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver. The receiver is tapped for scope mounting at the front and sight mounting on the left rear side. Pre-war safety, solid bolt knob, polished bolt numbered to gun, cloverleaf receiver tang and sling swivels. The straight comb pistol grip stock features checkering and is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 42333

Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus showing some minor scratches on the floor plate and some mild thinning. The stock is fine with a barely noticeable repair present near the rear of the tang and some minor pressure dents and scratches. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent.