*RARE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE.

*RARE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE. SN 53564. Cal. 257 Roberts. 20″ bbl, front ramp, fine bead sight with hood, flip up rear sight. Left side of bbl in front of sight boss is marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 70-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-.257 ROBERTS”. Right side “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.-PATENTED”. Pre-war receiver with cloverleaf tang, milled top rear bridge with two scope mounting holes and stripper-clip slot. Left side mounted with Lyman 57WJS peep sight and marked on center of left side “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK”. Mounted with nicely figured fiddleback walnut, factory sling swivel mounts, checkered side panel forend, checkered pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. Bottom of bbl is marked “25R” and dated “41”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% original blue, minor muzzle wear, a few nicks and dings, minor scratches and a couple of small spots thinning and blending with brown patina. Receiver retains most of its original matte blue finish, silvering at sharp edges. Bolt with matching serial no., pre-war safety, with finish thinning on bolt knob. Trigger guard and floorplate retain 80% original finish, typical nicks and scratches, thinning and blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, typical minor handling marks and retains a smooth, hand-rubbed professional restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with slightly dark grooves. 4-36732 BDT197 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	1471	$0.00	RARE WINCHESTER PRE-WAR MODEL 70 CARBINE. SN 53564. Cal. 257 Roberts. 20″ bbl, front ramp, fine bead sight with hood, flip up rear sight. Left side of bbl in front of sight boss is marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 70-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-.257 ROBERTS”. Right side “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN.CONN.-PATENTED”. Pre-war receiver with cloverleaf tang, milled top rear bridge with two scope mounting holes and stripper-clip slot. Left side mounted with Lyman 57WJS peep sight and marked on center of left side “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK”. Mounted with nicely figured fiddleback walnut, factory sling swivel mounts, checkered side panel forend, checkered pistol grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. Bottom of bbl is marked “25R” and dated “41”. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85-90% original blue, minor muzzle wear, a few nicks and dings, minor scratches and a couple of small spots thinning and blending with brown patina. Receiver retains most of its original matte blue finish, silvering at sharp edges. Bolt with matching serial no., pre-war safety, with finish thinning on bolt knob. Trigger guard and floorplate retain 80% original finish, typical nicks and scratches, thinning and blending with brown patina. Stock is sound with good checkering, typical minor handling marks and retains a smooth, hand-rubbed professional restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, good bore with slightly dark grooves. 4-36732 BDT197 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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