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Lot 282: Winchester 70 Rifle 458 Win Mag

Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 282: Winchester 70 Rifle 458 Win Mag

Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Winchester Super Grade Model 70 African Bolt Action Rifle in 458 Winchester Magnum

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 458 Win Mag
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 930
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 65
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1956 (receiver). Hooded ramp front sight and first variety African rear sight on a barrel with the Winchester address on the left side. The Winchester factory style oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver and "-SUPER GRADE-" marked on floor plate. Jewelled bolt, extractor and follower with the bolt numbered to the gun. Late safety, hallow bolt knob, straight receiver tang and quick release sling swivels. The nicely figured high comb pistol grips stock features multi-point checkering, ebony forend cap, metal grip cap, cheekpiece and solid Winchester recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refurbished/restored. The rifle retains nearly all of the blue finish showing the slightest handing marks. The stock is near mint showing a couple barely noticeable handling marks with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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