*VERY SCARCE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE.

*VERY SCARCE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE. SN 30967. Cal. 7mm. 20″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetail gold bead sight and sight hood. Rear sight seat is filled with marbles marked blank. Early pre-war bbl with left side marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 70-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-7 M/M”. Right side of bbl is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN.-PATENTED”. The underside of bbl is dated 35. Standard pre-war receiver with stripper clip slot, Winchester/Trade Mark center left side, and equipped with Lyman WJS sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered panels on each side of forend, checkered pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel butt plate, and closed loop sling swivels. CONDITION: Very fine. Entire gun is a complete possibly factory restored gun. The bbl retains nearly all of its fine soft rust blue, with just a few minor nicks and scratches. Receiver is a fine soft gray, rust blued finish with rear bridge having two extremely expertly filled holes that have been neatly engraved to be nearly undetectable. Stock is sound with only a few light handling marks, and minor blemishes, and retains nearly all of its fine factory style finish. Bolt is serial numbered to match receiver. I cannot stress enough the fine quality of restoration to this extremely rare pre-war Winchester. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36263 BDT17 (6,000-10,000)

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
	1428	$5,175.00	VERY SCARCE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE. SN 30967. Cal. 7mm. 20″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetail gold bead sight and sight hood. Rear sight seat is filled with marbles marked blank. Early pre-war bbl with left side marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 70-WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-7 M/M”. Right side of bbl is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN.-PATENTED”. The underside of bbl is dated 35. Standard pre-war receiver with stripper clip slot, Winchester/Trade Mark center left side, and equipped with Lyman WJS sight. Mounted with straight grain walnut, checkered panels on each side of forend, checkered pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel butt plate, and closed loop sling swivels. CONDITION: Very fine. Entire gun is a complete possibly factory restored gun. The bbl retains nearly all of its fine soft rust blue, with just a few minor nicks and scratches. Receiver is a fine soft gray, rust blued finish with rear bridge having two extremely expertly filled holes that have been neatly engraved to be nearly undetectable. Stock is sound with only a few light handling marks, and minor blemishes, and retains nearly all of its fine factory style finish. Bolt is serial numbered to match receiver. I cannot stress enough the fine quality of restoration to this extremely rare pre-war Winchester. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36263 BDT17 (6,000-10,000) 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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