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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Super Grade Rifle in 35 Remington

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Super Grade Rifle in 35 Remington
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Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Super Grade Rifle in 35 Remington

Manufactured in 1948 (receiver) during the transition period (late 1945-1951). Winchester introduced the 35 Remington caliber to its line of Model 70s in 1941 and offered the caliber for a short time before being discontinued in 1947. Hooded ramp front sight and a filler block in the rear dovetail slot on a barrel marked with the Winchester legend on the left side. The receiver is tapped for scope mounting (front and rear) and has a Lyman sight (stock not inletted) and cloverleaf tang. "-SUPER GRADE-" marked floor plate and Winchester proof on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Transition safety, quick release sling swivels, solid bolt knob and polished bolt numbered to gun. Nicely figured pistol grip stock featuring multi-point checkering, cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap and checkered steel buttplate.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 35 Rem
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 79050

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish showing the slightest handling marks. The stock is near mint showing the slightest handling marks with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.