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Lot 628: Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2016

Lot 628: Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

Collector's Lot of Two Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Winchester Model 52B Bolt Action Target Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 52b-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1029
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1938. Heavy barrel with Lyman filler block in the front sight dovetail slot and scope blocks towards the rear, and standard Winchester markings including the factory oval proof on the barrel and receiver. The receiver has an open rear sight dovetail. The magazine is absent. Mounted on a smooth pistol grip stock with an accessory rail in the forearm with an aluminum palm stop/sling swivel installed and checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The rifle retains 80% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. There is a patch of minor pitting on the underside of the barrel and a long scratch near the muzzle. The refinished stock is fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Missing the magazine.



B) Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in 270 Winchester

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 270 Win
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1029
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1949 during the transition period (late 1945 to 1951). Ramp front sight, folding adjustable leaf rear sight, Redfield 4x scope on a Redfield mount, polished bolt (illegible number), late safety and standard Winchester markings including the factory proof on the barrel and receiver. Mounted with a checkered pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The rifle retains 60% original blue finish with the balance an artificial smooth brown and gray patinas. The refinished stock is fine showing some very scattered minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The scope has clear optics.



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