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E) Winchester “Big 5” Model 70 Safari Classic Rifle in .416 Rem Mag - Serial no. G0078BF5, 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 a generic hard case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish
with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. F) Winchester North American Game Series Model 70 Rifle in .270 WSM - Serial no. 270SM078,
270 WSM cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue 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 white-tailed deer with a gold border, gold inlaid Winchester Logo, and gold inlaid “WSM/270”. The rifle also features a smooth bolt handle, engraved crossbolt, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a checkered, nicely figured, pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and black rubber recoil pad. Includes non-matching factory box and a generic hard case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. G) Winchester North American Game Series Model 70 Rifle in .300 WSM - Serial no. 300SM078, 300 WSM cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue 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, gold inlaid Winchester Logo, and gold inlaid “WSM/300”. The rifle also features a smooth bolt handle, engraved crossbolt, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a checkered straight grain, pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and black rubber recoil pad. Includes shipping box and a generic hard case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. H) Winchester North American Game Series Model 70 Rifle in 7mm WSM - Serial no. 7MMSM078, 7mm WSM cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue 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, gold inlaid Winchester Logo,
and gold inlaid “WSM/7MM”. The rifle also features a smooth bolt handle, engraved crossbolt, and jeweled bolt. Mounted in a checkered nicely figured, pistol grip stock with steel grip cap and black rubber recoil pad. Includes a certificate of authenticity listing the features of the rifle, original shipping box and a generic hard case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. This is likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to add full collector serialized set of both series. These rifles would be a magnificent addition to any collection! Estimate: 25,000 - 45,000
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