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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 7.65 mm Argentine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Carbines Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 7.65 mm Argentine
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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in 7.65 mm Argentine

Manufactured in 1936 (receiver). The carbine is chambered in 7.65 Argentine. It is believed that Model 70 carbines in 7.65 mm Argentine were produced in very small numbers on a special order basis only. Hooded ramp front sight, filler block in the rear sight slot and Lyman receiver sight (stock inlet). The pre-war type receiver is tapped for scope mounting at the front and has a cloverleaf tang. Pre-war safety, polished bolt, solid bolt knob and sling swivels. Winchester factory style oval proofs on the barrel and receiver. The high comb pistol grip stock features checkering and a checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.65 Argentine
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 1158

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The carbine retains 98% of the blue finish showing thinning to a brown on the receiver tang. The reoiled stock is also very fine with limited minor handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.