*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN 45197A. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetailed gold bead sight and sight hood. Rear seat filled with slot blank. Bbl is marked on left side “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 54-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-22 HORNET.” Standard model receiver with stripper clip slot, and Winchester/Trade Mark center of left side. Equipped with Lyman long slide receiver sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered side panels on forend, checkered pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel butt plate, and closed loop sling swivels. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue, with some minor muzzle wear and a few minor nicks and scuffs. Receiver has had two holes on left side of receiver for side mount, expertly filled to be nearly undetectable and a fine factory quality restored blue finish. The floor plate and trigger guard have nearly all of what appears to be a Winchester Japan black finish. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings, some hand worn patina on top of pistol grip, and a little flaking near butt plate, and retains most of a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice bright bore. 4-36243 BDT19 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1425	$1,437.50	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 54 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN 45197A. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetailed gold bead sight and sight hood. Rear seat filled with slot blank. Bbl is marked on left side “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 54-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-22 HORNET.” Standard model receiver with stripper clip slot, and Winchester/Trade Mark center of left side. Equipped with Lyman long slide receiver sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered side panels on forend, checkered pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel butt plate, and closed loop sling swivels. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue, with some minor muzzle wear and a few minor nicks and scuffs. Receiver has had two holes on left side of receiver for side mount, expertly filled to be nearly undetectable and a fine factory quality restored blue finish. The floor plate and trigger guard have nearly all of what appears to be a Winchester Japan black finish. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings, some hand worn patina on top of pistol grip, and a little flaking near butt plate, and retains most of a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice bright bore. 4-36243 BDT19 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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