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Lot 243:Two Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 243:Two Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$850 - $1,300

A) Winchester Model 43 Deluxe Bolt Action Rifle in 218 Bee

Manufactured from 1949 to 1957. Standard markings with a hooded ramp front sight, sporting rear sight and a receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Select walnut checkered pistol grip stock and checkered forend with a factory hard rubber grip cap, Boyt leather sling and checkered steel buttplate.

ConditionExcellent. The rifle retains 98% original blue finish with some minor scratches on top of the barrel at the breech end and scattered minor handling marks. A protective coating has been applied to the barrel from the muzzle to the mid-point. The stock is excellent with some minor handling marks, dents and dings. There are some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. Some markings are highlighted in white and all are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model43-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge218 bee

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page51

B) Winchester Model 1904 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufactured from 1914 to 1927. Standard markings including factory proof on the barrel and bolt, dovetail front sight, adjustable notch rear sight, and a smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good. The rifle retains 70% original blue finish with scattered smooth brown patina. The stock is very fine with some minor dings and scratches and a couple minor gouges. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.