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Lot 329: Two Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 329: Two Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle in .32-20

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 43-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32-20
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 5442
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 70
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This model was introduced in 1949. Scarce .32-20 caliber with a hooded front ramp sight and a rear elevator buckhorn sight. Left side of receiver has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. One piece plain forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered metal buttplate and sling swivels.

Rating Definition:

Very good. Rifle retains about 94% of blue finish with minor pitting along the left side of the barrel, mostly at the muzzle and towards the rear of the receiver. Stock is fair, as the left side is heavily scuffed and scratched with light scattered dings throughout the right side.



B) Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle in 218 Bee

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 43-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 218 bee
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 5442
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 70
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured from 1949 to 1957. Standard markings with a hooded ramp front sight, folding rear leaf sight and a receiver drilled and tapped with scope mounts. Standard smooth walnut pistol grip stock and forend with sling swivels, and checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good. Rifle retains 95% of original blue finish, with light overall wear. Stock shows mild handling wear with a mild scuff towards rear on the right.



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