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3458
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$1,725.00
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*WINCHESTER MODEL 54 CARBINE.SN 32704A. Cal. 30-06. 20″ Medium weight bbl with Winchester nomenclature and “Nickel Steel”, along with caliber on left side, has one standing, one folding leaf rear sight, dovetailed through rear boss. A tall gold bead front sight is in integral base. Standard action with unaltered bolt is fitted with Lyman 48 rear sight. Plain American walnut pistol grip stock measures 13-1/8″ over ribbed steel buttplate. Forend has finger grooves. After market sling swivels have been installed. Drop at heel: approx 3″. Drop at comb: approx 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 13-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains over 90% orig blue with most loss due to a blood spot about 2″ in front of forend tip, silvering of bolt knob, and some flaking of orig blue on bottom metal. Stock retains approx 90% of its orig finish with some normal carry wear around action and a number of scratches, as well as a couple of deep gouges and heavy marks on left side at rear of finger groove. There is an incipient crack behind base of receiver sight. Wood behind sight has subsequently been relieved. Buttplate retains over 30% of its orig blue. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. There were just a few more than 50,000 Model 54’s ever made, the vast majority were rifles. These handy, great handling carbines are seldom found in good condition, and large bore. 4-50175 MGM27 (1,800-2,700) – Lot 3458
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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. |