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2339
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$3,680.00
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*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1006741. Cal. 32 WCF. 22″ rnd bbl, integral front sight base with dovetailed fine bead sight and sight hood, adjustable sporting rear sight with set screw and button magazine. Left side of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL – MODEL 65 – WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK – 32 W.C.F. – “. Right side is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Standard 65 receiver, mounted with straight grain walnut, uncheckered forend with nosecap, uncheckered pistol grip and checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with a few minor nicks and scrapes and some minor spotty areas of fine surface oxidation. Receiver retains 97-98% orig blue with some minor sharp edge wear, a few small scratches and an area on left side with some fine surface oxidation spots. Hammer has most of its orig blue with thinning at sharp edge. Lever has orig blue with flaking mixed with some gray patina. Stocks are sound with the usual light nicks and dings and retains most of its varnish finish. Forend is sound with a few minor nicks and scratches, retaining most of its varnish finish blended with some hand-worn patina across belly. Mechanics are crisp, with a nice shiny bore. 4-36239 BDT26 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 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. |