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Lot 1461: Winchester 70 Rifle 240 WBY magnum

Clayton Nelson Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1461: Winchester 70 Rifle 240 WBY magnum

Clayton Nelson Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Clayton Nelson Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 240 WBY magnum
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2052
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 217
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Originally manufactured in 1939 and subsequently customized by Master Gunsmith Clayton Nelson of Trinidad, Colorado. Manufactured without sights, and barrel marked "CLAYTON N. NELSON CUSTOM RIFLEMAKER" on top. Standard markings on the receiver with scope bases and a Burris 3-9x Fullfield II scope. Jewelled bolt with two panel checkered bolt handle knob. Extra fancy Turkish walnut pistol grip stock with ebony forend cap, fancy fleur-de-lis borders, skeleton steel grip cap, and solid rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as assembled and refinished by Master Gunsmith Clayton Nelson. 95% of the blue finish remains with some light spots on the receiver, and small cycling marks on the bolt. The stock is also very fine with attractive figure, crisp checkering, and some small dings and dents. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics.



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