*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 HEAVY BARREL SNIPER RIFLE.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 70 HEAVY BARREL SNIPER RIFLE. SN 411531. Cal. 30-06. Barrel length 24″. This is an off-the-rack (not specifically mfg for GUT)Winchester Model 70 heavy barrel off-hand target rifle that was procured by the U.S. government for sniper use during the Vietnam war. It is equipped with a Redfield base with T-4 rings and and M-84 telescope. Since these rifles were considered “off-the-rack”, U.S. Property was electric-penciled into the left side of the receiver as opposed to stamped. It is also equipped with a leather WWI era sling. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approximately 95% of the matte-gray finish that Winchester Model 70’s of the post-war era have. The 1 1/4″ diameter heavy target barrel shows a commercial bright blue and is tapped on the top for a much larger scope for target purposes. The trigger guard and floor plate retain 98% of their original finish with the trigger screws being slightly buggered. The scope and rings retain better than 98% of their original blue finish. The scope optics are crisp and clear with the exception of a couple of flakes that are in the glass. There is no rubber eyepiece present. The heavy rifle buttstock shows good condition with only light scuffing present and just a couple of very minor dings. The sling is somewhat dry and well-worn but is very much intact. The action is crisp and the bore is bright and shiny. 4-38439 BEK22 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1054A	$2,875.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 70 HEAVY BARREL SNIPER RIFLE. SN 411531. Cal. 30-06. Barrel length 24″. This is an off-the-rack (not specifically mfg for GUT)Winchester Model 70 heavy barrel off-hand target rifle that was procured by the U.S. government for sniper use during the Vietnam war. It is equipped with a Redfield base with T-4 rings and and M-84 telescope. Since these rifles were considered “off-the-rack”, U.S. Property was electric-penciled into the left side of the receiver as opposed to stamped. It is also equipped with a leather WWI era sling. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approximately 95% of the matte-gray finish that Winchester Model 70’s of the post-war era have. The 1 1/4″ diameter heavy target barrel shows a commercial bright blue and is tapped on the top for a much larger scope for target purposes. The trigger guard and floor plate retain 98% of their original finish with the trigger screws being slightly buggered. The scope and rings retain better than 98% of their original blue finish. The scope optics are crisp and clear with the exception of a couple of flakes that are in the glass. There is no rubber eyepiece present. The heavy rifle buttstock shows good condition with only light scuffing present and just a couple of very minor dings. The sling is somewhat dry and well-worn but is very much intact. The action is crisp and the bore is bright and shiny. 4-38439 BEK22 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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