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1461
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$2,242.50
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*BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED WINCHESTER TRANSITION MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE. SN 73391. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ bbl, stippled ramp front, fine bead sight with hood. 22G rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-MODEL 70-22 HORNET”. Transition model receiver with full rear bridge, factory tapped for scope, cloverleaf tang, Type 2 safety, solid bolt handle and matching no. bolt. Steel floorplate and trigger guard with floorplate marked “SUPER GRADE”. Mounted with straight-grained walnut, 90 degree ebony forend tip, inlet swing swivel base with swivel, full checkered forend with diamond center, wrap-over checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, straight comb, left side cheek piece, checkered steel butt plate, inlet swing swivel base with swivel. Left side of receiver has professionally filled holes from side mount. CONDITION: Extremely fine as restored. Bbl and receiver retain 99% of a fine factory-quality restored blue finish. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of a factory-quality restored finish with a small nick on plate and slightly turning bright at sharp edges. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor nicks and dings and retains a fine factory-quality restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore. 4-36699 BDT208 (2,500-3,500)
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. |