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*UNIQUE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 TARGET/VARMINT RIFLE. SN 100366. Cal. 257 Roberts. 24″ tapered heavy bbl, front dovetail with slot blank drilled and tapped for scope block with filler screws at rear. Left side of bbl is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-MODEL 70-257 ROBERTS”. Bottom of bbl has dovetail cut for forend screw but is empty. Bottom of bbl marked “25R” and dated “48”. Transition receiver, cloverleaf tang, Type 3 safety, with solid bolt handle, full rear bridge, factory drilled for scope. Bolt has been polished with no evidence of number. Mounted with straight-grain walnut stock, factory sling swivels, checkered side panel forend, blind screw in forend, checkered pistol grip, low comb, and Winchester solid recoil pad. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and receiver retain 95-97% original blue, minor muzzle wear, a few nicks and scratches, outline on bridges of receiver from scope base. Bolt handle has a fine restored blued finish, slightly silvering at knob. Trigger guard and floorplate have most of their factory blue, a few nicks and scratches and some spots of old dried oil. Stock is sound with minor nicks and dings, sharp checkering and retains most of a fine light coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36638 BDT210 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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