*FINE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

*FINE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN 20997. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetail bead sight and sight hood. Rear sight is 22G. Left side of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 70- WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-22 HORNET” Right side is “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN.-PATENTED” Standard pre-war receiver with stripper clip slot, Winchester/ Trade Mark center left side, and Lyman 48 WJS receiver sight. Mounted with nicely figured 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. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue with slight muzzle wear and a few minor nicks and dings. The receiver retains most of its fine early pre-war polished blue finish, with a few minor nicks and scratches. There is one extra hold in rear bridge with filler screw. Floor plate and trigger guard retain most of a fine factory quality restored finish. Stock is sound with typical nicks and dings with some flaking near butt plate, but retains about 90% orig varnish mixed with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore. 4-36269 BDT20 (2,000-3,000)

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
	1430	$2,300.00	FINE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. SN 20997. Cal. 22 Hornet. 24″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetail bead sight and sight hood. Rear sight is 22G. Left side of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 70- WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK-22 HORNET” Right side is “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN.-PATENTED” Standard pre-war receiver with stripper clip slot, Winchester/ Trade Mark center left side, and Lyman 48 WJS receiver sight. Mounted with nicely figured 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. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue with slight muzzle wear and a few minor nicks and dings. The receiver retains most of its fine early pre-war polished blue finish, with a few minor nicks and scratches. There is one extra hold in rear bridge with filler screw. Floor plate and trigger guard retain most of a fine factory quality restored finish. Stock is sound with typical nicks and dings with some flaking near butt plate, but retains about 90% orig varnish mixed with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore. 4-36269 BDT20 (2,000-3,000) 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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