*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY FACTORY ENGRAVER JASPER SALERNO.

SN 424482. Cal. 30-06. Classic configuration with 24″ bbl that has standard markings and standard sights, missing front sight hood. Chamber area of the bbl is engraved with well executed, intertwined foliate arabesque & geometric patterns. There is a gold wire band at the receiver and the “WP” proof marks are low on the left side of bbl & receiver to accommodate the engraving. Receiver is engraved with about 70% coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns with the gold inlay figure of a stalking puma on left side and a face-on gold bighorn sheep on right side. Bolt handle and top tang are engraved to match. Bolt body & extractor are jeweled or engine turned. Floorplate is also engraved in matching patterns with the central vignette of a standing bull elk in a very detailed forest scene. Forward end of floorplate is hand engraved “SUPER GRADE”. Right rear edge of floor plate has the engravers signature “JSALERNO”, Jasper Salerno, Winchester factory engraver. The “A” in his signature is a stylized square & compass Masonic symbol, paying tribute to Mr. Salerno’s membership in that fraternal organization. Front tab of floorplate base and trigger bow have matching engraving patterns. Trigger bow also is engraved with a Masonic officer’s symbol resembling a tapered “7” with two small circles. Mounted in very nicely figured fiddle figured American walnut with capped pistol grip stock and black forend tip that has fine diamond pattern Winchester engraving. Stock also features a Monte Carlo comb, sweeping right hand cheek piece, a checkered Winchester steel buttplate with engraved heel & toe and deluxe factory sling swivel bases. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″. Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8lbs 7oz. LOP 13-3/4″ PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining all of its orig custom factory finishes, with only a few light marks in its satin rust blue, and a few tiny marks on its fine factory oil finished stock, mostly on bottom right of butt. Brilliant shiny bore, appears essentially unfired. Plug screws are missing from receiver ring & bridge. 4-55646 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2519

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2519	$4,600.00	FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY FACTORY ENGRAVER JASPER SALERNO. SN 424482. Cal. 30-06. Classic configuration with 24″ bbl that has standard markings and standard sights, missing front sight hood. Chamber area of the bbl is engraved with well executed, intertwined foliate arabesque & geometric patterns. There is a gold wire band at the receiver and the “WP” proof marks are low on the left side of bbl & receiver to accommodate the engraving. Receiver is engraved with about 70% coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns with the gold inlay figure of a stalking puma on left side and a face-on gold bighorn sheep on right side. Bolt handle and top tang are engraved to match. Bolt body & extractor are jeweled or engine turned. Floorplate is also engraved in matching patterns with the central vignette of a standing bull elk in a very detailed forest scene. Forward end of floorplate is hand engraved “SUPER GRADE”. Right rear edge of floor plate has the engravers signature “JSALERNO”, Jasper Salerno, Winchester factory engraver. The “A” in his signature is a stylized square & compass Masonic symbol, paying tribute to Mr. Salerno’s membership in that fraternal organization. Front tab of floorplate base and trigger bow have matching engraving patterns. Trigger bow also is engraved with a Masonic officer’s symbol resembling a tapered “7” with two small circles. Mounted in very nicely figured fiddle figured American walnut with capped pistol grip stock and black forend tip that has fine diamond pattern Winchester engraving. Stock also features a Monte Carlo comb, sweeping right hand cheek piece, a checkered Winchester steel buttplate with engraved heel & toe and deluxe factory sling swivel bases. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″. Drop at rear of Monte Carlo: approx 2-1/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 8lbs 7oz. LOP 13-3/4″ PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining all of its orig custom factory finishes, with only a few light marks in its satin rust blue, and a few tiny marks on its fine factory oil finished stock, mostly on bottom right of butt. Brilliant shiny bore, appears essentially unfired. Plug screws are missing from receiver ring & bridge. 4-55646 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2519 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 SUPER GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID BY FACTORY ENGRAVER JASPER SALERNO.