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Lot #3449
Lot #3451

Lot 3450: Kilimanjaro Custom Winchester Model 70 African Rifle with Scope

Custom Kilimanjaro Rifles Upgraded Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in .375 Ruger with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3450: Kilimanjaro Custom Winchester Model 70 African Rifle with Scope

Custom Kilimanjaro Rifles Upgraded Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in .375 Ruger with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Custom Kilimanjaro Rifles Upgraded Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in .375 Ruger with Scope and Case

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 375 Ruger
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: black Cerakote
Grip:
Stock: deluxe walnut
Item Views: 2420
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Receiver manufactured in 1951, and subsequently upgraded by Kilimanjaro Rifles of Honolulu, Hawaii, to African rifle package specifications, including a potent chambering in .375 Ruger (a ballistic equivalent to the .375 H&H Magnum). Features a hooded and ramped white bead blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, The Kilimanjaro logo and "375 RUGER" marked on the left of the free-floating tapered barrel, jeweled bolt and extractor, and topped off with a Leupold VX-R 2-7x33 mm scope on Leupold lever mount bases. The left side of the receiver retains the Winchester trade mark and "WP" Winchester proof. Fitted with a multi-point 'fleur-de-lis' pattern checkered deluxe walnut stock with ebony forend tip, two ebony insert covered magnum recoil bolts, ebony cap on the pistol grip, shadowline cheek piece, and "Decelerator" rubberized buttpad. Includes a neoprene scope cover and Kilimanjaro case.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as custom upgraded by Kilimanjaro Rifles to an African package, retaining 99% plus black Cerakote finish with limited handling marks. The stock is also excellent with crisp checkering and attractive contrasting oiled 'fiddleback' gain. Mechanically excellent. The scope is excellent with clear optics.



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