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Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum
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Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum

Manufactured in 1955. The barrel manufactured without sights has the Winchester legend on the left side. The Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech and the floor plate is marked "-SUPER GRADE-." Receiver tapped for scope/sight mounting with straight receiver tang. Jeweled bolt, extractor and follower with the bolt numbered to gun. Late safety, hollow bolt knob and quick release sling swivels. The checkered high comb pistol grip stock features a cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, hard rubber Winchester grip cap and solid Winchester recoil pad.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 70
BBL: 25 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 458 Win Mag
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 345422

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish with the slightest handling marks. The top of the extractor has a ground down area with deep pits. The stock is near mint with limited mild handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.