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Lot 3629: Signed Factory Engraved Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Rifle

Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3629: Signed Factory Engraved Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Rifle

Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 270 Win
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: deluxe walnut
Item Views: 1935
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 343
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

One of only 1,000 Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweights manufactured by Winchester. Marked in gold "1 of 1,000" on the right rear of the barrel and with two gold inlaid bands around the muzzle. The rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number "UG666" in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The barrel is manufactured without sights, the top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting and signed "Bottega C Giovanelli." The floor plate, trigger guard, and grip cap are engraved with the same floral scroll design, with a big horn ram in the center of the floor plate with gold bordering. Jeweled bolt and follower, with floral scroll engraving on the bolt handle. Mounted with an American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, with Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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