*FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 4. Rare Deluxe 55 with 24” lightweight, tapered, rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with ramp mounted, gold bead front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with H-style checkering, capped pistol grip buttstock with serrated steel buttplate. This is undoubtedly from the first day of production in 1924 and one of the most rare Winchester levers. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue with scattered, fine pitting. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, thin and mixed with patina on left side. Thin over top & bottom. Wood is sound with handling and use marks showing moderate wear and retains most of its orig varnish finish, thin on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-30071 JR27 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	1079	$7,762.00	FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 55 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30 WCF (30-30). SN 4. Rare Deluxe 55 with 24” lightweight, tapered, rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with ramp mounted, gold bead front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with 2-3X American walnut with H-style checkering, capped pistol grip buttstock with serrated steel buttplate. This is undoubtedly from the first day of production in 1924 and one of the most rare Winchester levers. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 75-80% orig blue with scattered, fine pitting. Receiver retains 80-85% orig blue, thin and mixed with patina on left side. Thin over top & bottom. Wood is sound with handling and use marks showing moderate wear and retains most of its orig varnish finish, thin on forearm. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-30071 JR27 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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