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Lot #3559

Lot 3558: Gold Inlaid J. Roberts & Son/FN .270 Win. Bolt Action Rifle

Gold Inlaid J. Roberts & Son/FN .270 Winchester Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3558: Gold Inlaid J. Roberts & Son/FN .270 Win. Bolt Action Rifle

Gold Inlaid J. Roberts & Son/FN .270 Winchester Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Gold Inlaid J. Roberts & Son/FN .270 Winchester Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 270 Win
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 367
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 353
Class: Modern Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with light signs of use and sharp rifling.
Description:

Built without sights on the blued barrel which is signed "J. Roberts & Son London" along with 2001 dated London proof marks on the right of the chamber area and an import mark ahead of the forend. The barrel is fitted to the blued action which has "CAL .270 WIN" and "MADE IN/ENGLAND" marked on the left and right of the front receiver ring, original FN marking on the left, gold inlaid "S" safety indicator on the bolt sleeve, and a set of 30mm rings. The bottom metal has an inside-the-bow release and is also blued with gold serial number on the triggerguard and gold "CAL/.270/WIN" on the floorplate. The rifle is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with sling swivel studs, blued steel grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 98% original blue finish with minor handling evidence, some dried grease, tiny freckles of spotting on the floorplate, some loss of straw color on the bolt release, small scratches mainly on the left side of the stock, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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