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Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:1,300.00 - 1,900.00 USD
Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
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Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1937. Hooded ramp front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel marked with the Winchester Legend on the left side and two-line address on the right side. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the left side of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver has been tapped for scope mounting (front and rear) and sight mounting on the rear left side. Pre-war safety, cloverleaf receiver tang, polished bolt numbered to gun and Hunter leather sling with quick release sling swivels. The straight comb pistol grip stock features checkering and a checkered steel buttplate

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30-06
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 8487

Very fine. The rifle retains 80% original blue finish with the buttplate, trigger guard and floor plate mostly a smooth brown-gray patina. The refinished stock is very good with a few minor handling marks and a few blemishes in the checkering. Mechanically excellent.