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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint Bolt Action Rifle with Target Scope

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Varmint Bolt Action Rifle with Target Scope
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Manufactured in 1953. Standard markings including the factory proof on the left side of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Equipped with an Unertl 12x scope adjustable for windage and elevation. The heavy barrel has front and rear sight dovetail slots with a filler block in each slot. Polished bolt numbered to the gun. Mounted on a high comb pistol grip stock with checkering on the forearm and grip area, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 220 Swift
Finish: matte blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 255538
Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 90% faded original matte blue finish showing some thinning to a brown with some light spotting (mostly on the trigger guard and floor plate). There is a series of minor dings near the muzzle. The stock is very good with a couple hairline stress cracks near the receiver tang, a crack near the floor plate and some minor handling marks. Overall the checkering remains crisp. The scope retains 70% original blue finish and the optics are clear.