*WINCHESTER TRANSITION MODEL 70.

*WINCHESTER TRANSITION MODEL 70. SN 100510. Cal. 257 Roberts. 24″ bbl, stippled front ramp with gold bead sight and hood, flip up rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-MODEL 70-257 ROBERTS”. Rare late-model transition receiver with cloverleaf tang, type 3 safety, and full rear bridge, factory drilled for scope bases. Floorplate and early round release pre-war trigger guard. Mounted in nicely figured straight-grained walnut, factory sling swivels, checkered side panel, checkered pistol grip, low comb, and checkered steel buttplate. Bolt body has etched matching serial no. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% original blue with minor muzzle wear, a few small rub spots, and typical nicks and dings. Receiver retains good original blue showing slightly bright on sharp edges and having marks from scope bases. Stock is sound with good checkering, usual minor light nicks and dings and retains original finish with a thin coat of professionally added hand-rubbed oil. Trigger guard and floorplate retain a factory-quality restored finish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36731 BDT199 (2,250-3,250)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1488	$2,587.50	WINCHESTER TRANSITION MODEL 70. SN 100510. Cal. 257 Roberts. 24″ bbl, stippled front ramp with gold bead sight and hood, flip up rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA/WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-MODEL 70-257 ROBERTS”. Rare late-model transition receiver with cloverleaf tang, type 3 safety, and full rear bridge, factory drilled for scope bases. Floorplate and early round release pre-war trigger guard. Mounted in nicely figured straight-grained walnut, factory sling swivels, checkered side panel, checkered pistol grip, low comb, and checkered steel buttplate. Bolt body has etched matching serial no. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-97% original blue with minor muzzle wear, a few small rub spots, and typical nicks and dings. Receiver retains good original blue showing slightly bright on sharp edges and having marks from scope bases. Stock is sound with good checkering, usual minor light nicks and dings and retains original finish with a thin coat of professionally added hand-rubbed oil. Trigger guard and floorplate retain a factory-quality restored finish with a few minor nicks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-36731 BDT199 (2,250-3,250) 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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