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Exceptional and Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in .220 Swif

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Exceptional and Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in .220 Swif
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Exceptional and Rare Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle Chambered in .220 Swift

This example was manufactured in 1952. There were approximately 20,000 Model 70s manufactured in 220 Swift. This rifle is even more rare as it is a Super Grade. It has a 26 inch round barrel (standard for only the 220 Swift and 300 H&H Magnum) with a hooded stippled ramp front sight (blade sight removed with filler block added), the rear sight dovetail has a Stith Mounts filler block installed and there are scope blocks on the barrel and on the front receiver ring. Standard markings with a "W/P" in an oval Winchester proof on the barrel and receiver and "-SUPER GRADE-" on the hinged floor plate. The receiver has the "straight" tang. The bolt body is polished bright with the matching serial number "226329" on the bottom and has a "late" style safety. Fitted with a deluxe hand checkered pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, Winchester grip cap, contrasting forend tip and checkered steel buttplate. With leather sling and Super Grade sling swivels.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 220 Swift
Finish: matte blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 226329

Excellent, 99% plus of the original blue finish remains with some limited light handling marks. The barrel has been tapped for the scope block. The stock is excellent with a few mild dings and some scattered minor scratches. The checkering is crisp. Mechanically excellent.