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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7.65 mm Argentine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7.65 mm Argentine
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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 7.65 mm Argentine

This Winchester Model 70 rifle is chambered in 7.65 mm Argentine caliber and was manufactured in 1937 (receiver), the only year Winchester offered Model 70s in 7.65 mm Argentine. The barrel features a hooded ramp front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight with the Winchester legend on the left side and two line address on the right side. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the left side of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The pre-war receiver is tapped for scope mounting at the front and tapped for sight mounting on the left rear. Pre-war safety, polished bolt numbered to gun, solid bolt handle knob, blue bolt handle and extractor and polished follower. The nicely figured straight comb pistol grip stock features checkering, sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.65 mm Argentine
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 4235

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish showing only the slightest handling marks. The stock is near mint with a few barely noticeable handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.