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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 219 Zipper

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 219 Zipper
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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 219 Zipper

It is now chambered in 219 Zipper, caliber which is listed as one of Winchesters "non-standard chambering" for the Model 70 rifle, page 30 of THE MODEL 70 WINCHESTER, 1937-1964 by Dean Whitaker. It is believed that the non-standard chamberings were for experimental purposes or to special order, however very few were ever sold to the public. Hooded ramp front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on the barrel marked with the Winchester legend on the left side and two line address on the right side. The early type receiver with cloverleaf tang is tapped for scope mounting at the front and tapped for sight mounting on the left rear side. Pre-war safety, polished bolt numbered to gun and sling swivels. The highly figured straight comb pistol grip stock features checkering and a checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 219 zipper
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 12781

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish showing some minor thinning at the muzzle. The top section of the buttplate has been ground. The stock is near mint with a couple minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.