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Lot 272: Winchester 70 Rifle 257 Roberts

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Heavy Barrel Rifle in 257 Roberts

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Lot 272: Winchester 70 Rifle 257 Roberts

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Heavy Barrel Rifle in 257 Roberts

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 2, 2014

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Heavy Barrel Rifle in 257 Roberts

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 257 Roberts
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1347
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 86
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1959 (receiver) and is in a varmint style configuration. Fitted with a heavy barrel tapped for scope/sight mounting, which is marked with the Winchester legend on the left side. The receiver is tapped for scope/sight mounting. The Winchester factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver. Straight receiver tang, late safety and polished bolt numbered to gun. Mounted on a varmint style, high comb checkered pistol grip stock without provisions for a forearm screw. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The barrel has a smooth gray patina mixed with traces of blue finish. The remaining metal surfaces retain nearly all of the blue finish showing the slightest handling marks. The stock is near mint with limited mild handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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