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1397
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$3,162.50
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*WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE. SN 42004. Cal. 7 MM (7×57). 20″ bbl with stippled integral ramp with Lyman ivory bead front sight and Lyman 2-leaf flip rear. Left side of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL – MODEL 70 – WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK – 7 M/M”, right side “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. – PATENTED”. Bottom of bbl “7 M/M” with a triangular proof and dated “38”. Standard pre-war receiver with “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK” center left side, SN forward right side, cloverleaf tang, clip slot rear bridge with matted top that has been slightly lowered and drilled and tapped. Solid handle bolt with proper matching SN, “A” marked extractor and 3rd style bolt shroud and safety. Mounted with straight grain pre-war low comb stock, front swivel has been cut flush with stock, checkered side panels, notched for 48 WJS sight, checkered pistol grip, checkered steel buttplate with 43 notches around outside edge, steel floorplate and trigger guard. Standard follower with spring stamped “1”. CONDITION: Very good, bbl retains 80% orig rust blue that is thinning and blending with a brown patina, typical nicks, dings and scratches. Receiver retains a matte gray finish with wear on sharp edges. Bolt handle has been slightly modified to clear scope and 3rd style safety. Stock is sound with good checkering, numerous nicks and dings and hunting marks with an area on left side behind forearm checkering with a series of shallow depressions, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Rear sling swivel hole has been neatly filled with a screw that fits flush and blends with stock. Floorplate retains most of a high polish restored blue finish. Trigger guard retains 70-80% thinning orig blue with wear on sharp edges and front of loop. Mechanics are crisp with shiny bore with dark grooves. 4-38816 BDT109 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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. |