*CLASSIC STERLING DAVENPORT WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM.

*CLASSIC STERLING DAVENPORT WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM. SN G331033. Cal. 30-06. Starting with a recently introduced controlled feed Model 70 action, this well known and talented gunsmith, fitted with a Jewel trigger, 24″ Shilen match grade medium weight round bbl and mounted it with single standing rear express sight in quarter rib, and banded-on “Masterpiece” front ramp with detachable hood and silver bead sight. “Sterling Davenport Tucson Ariz” is stamped on top of bbl. Original magazine box has been retained, and Blackburn type bottom metal, with hinged floorplate and button release in trigger guard bow, added. Rifle is stocked in dramatically marbled and lightly figured European walnut, and features classically inspired swept right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, and cleanly cut borderless point pattern checkering, which wraps over top of grip. Other fine touches are inlet sling eyes at forend and butt, skeleton steel grip cap with checkered center, and red “Decelerator” pad. Drop at heel: Approx 1-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Sterling Davenport advertising flyer and 2009 price list and article reprint from 1983 Gun World magazine on Mr. Davenport. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. A fine crisply sculpted classic. 4-46511 MGM97 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2507	$3,450.00	CLASSIC STERLING DAVENPORT WINCHESTER MODEL 70 CUSTOM. SN G331033. Cal. 30-06. Starting with a recently introduced controlled feed Model 70 action, this well known and talented gunsmith, fitted with a Jewel trigger, 24″ Shilen match grade medium weight round bbl and mounted it with single standing rear express sight in quarter rib, and banded-on “Masterpiece” front ramp with detachable hood and silver bead sight. “Sterling Davenport Tucson Ariz” is stamped on top of bbl. Original magazine box has been retained, and Blackburn type bottom metal, with hinged floorplate and button release in trigger guard bow, added. Rifle is stocked in dramatically marbled and lightly figured European walnut, and features classically inspired swept right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, and cleanly cut borderless point pattern checkering, which wraps over top of grip. Other fine touches are inlet sling eyes at forend and butt, skeleton steel grip cap with checkered center, and red “Decelerator” pad. Drop at heel: Approx 1-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. PROVENANCE: Sterling Davenport advertising flyer and 2009 price list and article reprint from 1983 Gun World magazine on Mr. Davenport. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. A fine crisply sculpted classic. 4-46511 MGM97 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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