February 1st, 2025 Antiques, Collectibles, Firearms, and Militaria Auction
By Gunslinger Auctions
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Feb 22, 2025
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LOT 505:
PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE .30-06 CAL.
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PRE-64 WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE .30-06 CAL.
AB4699
Make: Winchester
Model: 70
Serial #: 149587
Caliber: .30-06
Barrel Length: 24"
Low Estimate: 800
High Estimate: 1200
Length of Pull: 13.5"
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 bolt action sporting rifle, .30-06 cal., 24" barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut one-piece pistol grip stock, brass bead ramped blade front and folding rear sights, period Redfield aperture sight at the left rear of the receiver, two-position safety, receiver is drilled and tapped with the tap holes filled, clear factory markings with sharp Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver. Mfg in 1950, the rifle is in fine overall condition, retaining 90-92% thinning factory finish with wear at the muzzle, scrapes and scratches along the barrel. The receiver displays considerable toning original finish with high point edge wear. The bottom metal shows thinning finish and edge wear. The bolt is etched with the matching serial number. The stock is near fine showing cleaning and light sanding with flattening to the checkering. The butt ends with a Pachmayr ventilated rubber recoil pad, providing a 13.5" LOP. The action is smooth and the trigger is crisp. Thew bore is very good with well-defined rifling.
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