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1466
$3,737.50

*RARE WINCHESTER TRANSITION MODEL 70. SN 67781. Cal. 300 SAV. 24″ bbl with integral stippled ramp, fine bead front sight, 22 G rear sight. Left side of bbl marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL – WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK – MODEL 70 – 300 SAVAGE -“. Bottom is marked “300 SAV.” and dated “46”. Winchester proof marks found on left side of chamber at stock line and adjacent receiver. Standard transition receiver with “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK” on center of left side. SN forward right side. Cloverleaf tang. Solid knob bolt with “A” marked extractor and type 2 safety. No SN visible. Mounted with Lyman 57WJS peep sight. Mounted with transition low comb stock, detachable sling swivel stud, checkered side panels, checkered pistol grip, solid red NOSHOC recoil pad, detachable sling swivel stud, steel floorplate and trigger guard. Standard magazine box, spring and follower. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with some minor nicks and dings, a faint rub mark about 1-1/4″ from receiver. Receiver retains most of factory matte blue finish with some wear on sharp edges. Bolt handle shows some thinning on knob. Stock is sound with good checkering, a few nicks and dings, hairline crack behind rear tang, bedded in lug area and is lightly cleaned with thin coat of added finish. Notch cut for Model 48 peep sight on left side of stock. Floorplate and trigger guard retain most of a factory quality restored finish with a small spot of surface oxidation on floorplate near hing. Mechanics are crisp with a shiny bore. 4-38822 BDT107 (4,000-7,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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