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LOT 1581
Upgraded Straight Grip Stock Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle in Scarce .358 Winchester - Serial no. 327241, 358 Win cal., 22
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1955 and chambered in the ever desirable .358 Winchester cartridge. The .358 Winchester cartridge accounts for a mere .34 percent of all Model 70s produced before 1964. The barrel is fitted with a ramped, hooded, beaded blade front sight and single leaf folding rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked with the Winchester address and model and caliber markings. “WP” proofs are stamped on the left of the chamber and receiver. The straight tang receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and serial number on the right of the receiver ring. Mounted in awell made custom multipoint checkered, straight grain walnut straight grip stock of factory style with sling loops and a checkered aluminum buttplate. These stocks were only offered from around 1950 to 1955. CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded to current configuration, retaining 90% plus original blue finish on the barreled action with some handling marks, a plum coloration on the bolt sleeve, and muzzle wear. Stock is very fine with some dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This is your opportunity to get your hands on a rarely seen straight stock special order Model 70. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1582 Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 326463, 243 Win cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1954. Fitted with ramped, hooded, beaded blade front and folding notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked with the Winchester address, model,
and caliber. “WP” proofs are marked on the barrel and receiver. The receiver is marked with the Winchester Trademark on the left and serial number on the right receiver ring. Mounted in a multipoint checkered straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with contrasting forend cap, sling loops, blued steel grip cap, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and checkered blued steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refinished, retaining 98% plus blue finish with a few minor handling marks and some muzzle wear. Stock is very fine with some dings and
scratches, chipped varnish, and softened checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1583
Upgraded Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 409414, 270 Win cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1957. Fitted with ramped, hooded, beaded blade front and folding notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked with the Winchester address, model, and caliber. “WP” proofs are marked on the barrel and
receiver. The receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and the serial number on the right of the receiver ring and topped off with a Redfield peep sight. The aluminum floorplate is marked “- SUPER GRADE-”. Mounted in a multipoint checkered straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with contrasting forend cap, sling loops, blued steel grip cap, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and checkered aluminum buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded to current configuration, retaining 90% blue finish with some minor handling marks and light high edge wear. Wood is also very fine with some small dings and scratches, a couple small chips around the buttplate, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1584
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Bolt Action Rifle in .300 Holland & Holland Magnum with Kahles Scope - Serial no. 369175, 300 H&H Mag cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1956. Fitted with ramped, hooded,
beaded blade front and folding notch rear sights. The left side of the barrel is marked with the Winchester address, model, and caliber. “WP” proofs are marked on the barrel and receiver. The receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and the serial number on the right of the receiver ring and topped off with a Kahles ZF84 scope on a Griffin and Howe side mount. The aluminum floorplate is marked “- SUPER GRADE-”. Mounted in a multipoint checkered straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with contrasting forend cap, sling eyes, hard rubber grip cap, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and checkered steel buttplate. Includes leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with some minor handling marks. Stock is also excellent with some dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Optics fine. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1585 Scarce Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine in .22 Hornet - Serial no. 54883, 22 hornet cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1938. The barrel is fitted with a ramped, hooded, beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sights. The barrel is marked with the model and caliber markings on the
left, and the Winchester address on the right. “WP” proofs are stamped on the left of the chamber and receiver. The cloverleaf receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and serial number on the right of the receiver ring. Mounted in a multipoint checkered straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with sling loops and checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original plus blue finish with some handling marks, some spotting on the receiver, and a couple small patches of light pitting under the finish. The stock is also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1586 Pre-World War II Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Carbine - Serial no. 20323, 30-06 cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1938. The barrel is fitted with a ramped, hooded, beaded blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sights. The barrel is marked with the model and caliber markings on the left, and
the Winchester address on the right. “WP” proofs are stamped on the left of the chamber and receiver. The cloverleaf receiver is marked with the Winchester trademark on the left and serial number on the right of the receiver ring. Mounted in a multipoint checkered straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with sling loops and checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with some light handling marks, some dings and scratches, and some light pitting/spotting near the rear sight. The stock is also very fine with dings and scratches, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500 469