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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle, #111830, .30-06 cal. 24'' barrel, blue finish, matte receiver, pistol-grip walnut stock with cheekpiece, checkered forend, wraparound checkering at the wrist, ebony forend cap, ''Winchester Repeating Arms Co.'' grip cap, sling swivel studs, and checkered steel ''widow's peak'' buttplate. Sights include a hooded front with a brass bead on ramped base and sporting elevator rear. The hinged floorplate is marked ''-SUPER GRADE-''. Left side of barrel and receiver are both Winchester proofed; left side of receiver is also marked ''WINCHESTER/-TRADEMARK-''. Barrel address reads ''MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL''-''WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK''-''MODEL 70''-''.30 GOV'T'06''. Mfg'd 1949. Metal surfaces rate as excellent with approx. 98% original blue finish. Bottom of barrel with a thin 1.5'' rub mark resulting in finish loss; floorplate with scattered light scratching. Barrel address is just a little thin in areas as is sometimes common. Stock is in fine overall condition with shallow impressions and scratches in mainly the handling areas, including the wrist and balance point; left side just below the receiver with two more noticeable impressions. Checkering is clean and clear and nearly all of the wood finish remains. Action is smooth and crisp with an excellent bore. Est.: $1,600-$2,200. (C&R)