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Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester manufactured only about 5,700 Model 65 rifles from 1933 to 1947. The left rear of the barrel is marked "-WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 65-WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK- 32 W.C.F.-", the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech are marked with the Winchester oval proof, the upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-/-MADE IN U.S.A.-" and the serial number is on the bottom of the frame. Hooded ramp blade front and adjustable rear buck horn sights, half magazine tube, all blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Winchester Model 65's in 32-20 caliber are scarce.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 65
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 1006416

Very fine. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with some thinning on the barrel, some muzzle and high edge wear and a few small minor scratches. The lever retains 20% original blue finish with a smooth dark patina on the balance. The wood has been freshened with a coat of varnish and remains very good with a gash on the left side of the forearm, some varnish loss near the oversize refinished buttplate and a few minor scratches. The markings remain crisp and clear. The action is fine.