*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 56 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 56 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short only. SN 155. Rare little rifle with only about 1,835 produced in the years 1926-1931. This is a first year production rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, Jack front sight and a Model 40 rear sight and a Lyman receiver sight. It is mounted in a nicely figured 1-piece walnut stock with semi-schnable forend tip and semi-pistol grip butt with checkered steel buttplate. It is accompanied by a rare patent date marked, 22 short only magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, retains virtually all of its fine factory finish to both metal and wood. The bbl has a couple of tiny nicks and the stock a few minor handling & storage nicks with two tiny gouges on the right wrist and a deep gouge on the left side of the forestock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-53373 JR783 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1628	$1,610.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 56 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 22 Short only. SN 155. Rare little rifle with only about 1,835 produced in the years 1926-1931. This is a first year production rifle with 22″ tapered rnd bbl, Jack front sight and a Model 40 rear sight and a Lyman receiver sight. It is mounted in a nicely figured 1-piece walnut stock with semi-schnable forend tip and semi-pistol grip butt with checkered steel buttplate. It is accompanied by a rare patent date marked, 22 short only magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine, near new, retains virtually all of its fine factory finish to both metal and wood. The bbl has a couple of tiny nicks and the stock a few minor handling & storage nicks with two tiny gouges on the right wrist and a deep gouge on the left side of the forestock. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-53373 JR783 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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