*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1004276. Cal. 25-20. Standard grade rifle with 22″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, button magazine, integral ramp front sight with hood and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has standard bbl & tang markings. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with semi-beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock that has a checkered Winchester steel buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Winchester Book, Madis, only about 5,704 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1933-1947 in three calibers. These rifles were built on the Model 1892 action and succeeded the Model 53. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp orig blue with only a few very tiny flakes on left side of receiver and some minor flaking on the lever. Stock has a bruise on right side of wrist and only a couple of other very minor flaws. Wood is sound and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-47177 JR146 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1263	$11,505.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 1004276. Cal. 25-20. Standard grade rifle with 22″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, button magazine, integral ramp front sight with hood and semi-buckhorn rear sight. It has standard bbl & tang markings. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with semi-beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock that has a checkered Winchester steel buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* and The Winchester Book, Madis, only about 5,704 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1933-1947 in three calibers. These rifles were built on the Model 1892 action and succeeded the Model 53. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Appears to be new & unfired retaining virtually all of its crisp orig blue with only a few very tiny flakes on left side of receiver and some minor flaking on the lever. Stock has a bruise on right side of wrist and only a couple of other very minor flaws. Wood is sound and overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-47177 JR146 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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