Lot 3440: Two Winchester Bolt Action Rifles

Hooded, ramped blade front sight, Model 68 adjustable rear peep sight, standard markings, and Winchester "WP" proofs on the bolt and receiver. Plain pistol grip stock with finger groove forend and hard rubber buttplate.

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with a few scattered dark spots and minor handling evidence. The stock is very good with a few light dings and scratches and high edge wear. Mechanically excellent.

Introduced in 1927 and discontinued shortly thereafter due to the Great Depression. Blade front sight along with both a folding notch and receiver mounted Lyman peep rear sights, standard markings, desirable and rare "22 SHORT" marking ahead of the folding rear sight, and Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver. Nicely figured pistol grip stock with sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. A single shot "sled" is installed in lieu of a magazine. Provenance: The Peter and Patty Murray Collection; The Milan J. Turk Collection

Very fine overall, retaining 75% plus original blue finish with areas turning an attractive brown color, scattered minor spotting, some spots of varnish wear on the stock, and light handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.