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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7mm
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7mm

This Winchester Model 70 rifle is chambered in the scarce 7 mm or commonly termed the 7 x 57 mm caliber. This caliber was introduced to the Model 70 line in 1937 and discontinued in 1949, so standard production was very limited and is one of the most difficult calibers to locate today. This example was manufactured in 1953. Hooded ramp front and folding adjustable leaf rear sights on a barrel marked with the Winchester legend on the left side. Winchester factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver. The receiver is tapped for scope/sight mounting. Late safety, straight receiver tang, polished bolt numbered to gun and sling swivels. Mounted on a non-standard high comb straight grip stock with checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 253825

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish showing the slightest handling marks. The stock is near mint showing the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.