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Lot 1730: Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000

Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed, Factory Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle with Display Case and Original Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1730: Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000

Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed, Factory Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle with Display Case and Original Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Bottega C. Giovanelli Signed, Factory Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Bolt Action Rifle with Display Case and Original Box

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70 Featherweight
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 270 Win
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5016
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 383
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

The rifle features a nicely floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number "UG67" in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The top left rear of the receiver is signed "Bottega C. Giovanelli". The barrel is manufactured without sights, with double gold inlaid bands (one thin, one wide) around the muzzle and gold "1 of 1,000" on the right rear. The breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof and the top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The floor plate, trigger guard and grip cap are engraved with the same floral scroll design, with a big horn ram in the center of the floor plate with gold bordering. Jeweled bolt and follower, with floral scroll engraving on the bolt handle. Mounted with a nicely figured American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, with Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. Complete with the original factory box with an end label that reads "MODEL 70 ULTRA GRADE featherweight/BOLT ACTION RIFLE 270 WINCHESTER 22" BARREL" over the Winchester and U.S. Repeating Arms Co. addresses. Also included is a deluxe wood display case

Rating Definition:

Near new with a few very light handling marks. The box is good with handling and edge wear. The box ends show some tearing, and the label is complete. The display case is excellent with some light handling marks and a few edge dings. The lining is like new.



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