Lot #6439
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Lot 6440: U.S. Winchester Model 70, "USMC-SNIPER" Unertl Scope

Desirable U.S. Property Marked Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Target Rifle with "USMC-SNIPER" Marked Unertl Scope and Scope Case

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6440: U.S. Winchester Model 70, "USMC-SNIPER" Unertl Scope

Desirable U.S. Property Marked Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Target Rifle with "USMC-SNIPER" Marked Unertl Scope and Scope Case

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:

Desirable U.S. Property Marked Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Target Rifle with "USMC-SNIPER" Marked Unertl Scope and Scope Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 837
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Description:

Manufactured in 1957, this pre-64 Winchester Model 70 rifle is marked "U.S./PROPERTY" with electric pencil on the left side of the receiver ring, a matching serial number on the underside of the bolt, and "28" in yellow paint on the wrist of the stock, Rear and front sight assemblies are absent, with rail sections on the barrel and receiver holding an 8x Aresnal scope marked "J. UNERTL/USMC-SNIPER/1263", and the stock has a multi-position front sling mount and a brown leather sling. A green painted composite scope case is included. Rifles in this configuration were used by the Marine Corps as both a competition weapon and as a sniper rifle, acting as the forerunner for the Vietnam-standard M40.

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