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E) Winchester “Big 5” Model 70 Safari Classic Rifle in .416 Rem Mag - Serial no. G0009BF5, 416 Rem Mag cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2004. Features floral scroll engraving on the floorplate and triggerguard, with a gold inlaid cape buffalo on the floorplate, gold inlaid geometric border on the scene and bottom metal with “SAFARI/CLASSIC” in gold. The bottom of the floorplate features a gold inlaid African continent and “Big 5”. The rifle also features a knurled bolt handle, engraved crossbolts, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a checkered, nicely figured, pistol grip stock with black rubber recoil pad. Includes certificate of authenticity listing the features of the rifle, original box and shipping box. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Boxes are both very fine. Estimate: 18,000 - 30,000
Collector's Set of Three Winchester Model 70 North American Game Series Rifles
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Collector’s Set of Three Factory Engraved and Precious Metal Inlaid Winchester Model 70 North American Game Series Bolt Action Rifles -A) Winchester Model 70 Rifle in .270 WSM - Serial no. 270SM098, 270 WSM cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/silver/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2004. Features floral scroll engraving on the receiver, floorplate, and trigger guard, with silver inlaid scrolls as well as a gold inlaid white-tailed deer with a gold border and gold inlaid “WSM/270” on the floorplate. The rifle also features a smooth bolt handle, engraved crossbolt, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a fancy checkered, nicely figured, pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and Winchester black rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, silver, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence, a couple tiny pressure marks on the left of the butt, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. B) Winchester Model 70 Rifle in 7mm WSM - Serial no. 7MMSM098, 7 mm WSM cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/silver/gold finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 2004. Features floral scroll engraving on the receiver, floorplate, and triggerguard, with silver inlaid scrolls as well as a gold inlaid antelope with a gold border and gold inlaid “WSM/7MM” on the floorplate. The rifle also features a smooth bolt handle, engraved crossbolt, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a beautifully figured, fancy checkered, pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and Winchester black rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, silver, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock. Mechanically excellent. C) Winchester Model 70 Rifle in .300 WSM - Serial no. 300SM098, 300 WSM cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/silver/gold finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 2004. Features floral scroll engraving on the receiver, floorplate, and triggerguard, with silver inlaid scrolls as well as a gold inlaid elk with a gold border and gold inlaid “WSM/300” on the floorplate. The rifle also features a smooth bolt handle, engraved crossbolt, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a nicely figured, fancy checkered pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and Winchester black rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue, silver, and gold finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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