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Outstanding Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Outstanding Pre-64 Winchester Transition Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750
Manufactured in 1951 during the latter part of the Transition period (late 1945 to 1951). The barrel has a hooded ramp front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight with the left side stamped with standard factory markings followed by "30-06 SPRG." The Winchester factory proof is stamped on the left side of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver is drilled and tapped for sight/scope mounting and has a late type safety. Bolt is numbered to the gun and has a hollow bolt knob. Checkered pistol grip stock with sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. The rifle has the original factory sight alignment tag and factory serial number tag.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30-06
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 177768
Condition: Excellent plus. The rifle retains 99% original blue finish showing a few light handling marks. The buttplate has some high edge wear and an area of minor pitting. The stock is also excellent with a blemish in the varnish on the bottom of the grip and a few light handling marks on the balance. The checkering is crisp.