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Lot 476: Tommy Kaye Signed Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Attractive Engraved, Gold Inlaid, Tommy Kaye Signed Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2021

Lot 476: Tommy Kaye Signed Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Attractive Engraved, Gold Inlaid, Tommy Kaye Signed Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2021

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Attractive Engraved, Gold Inlaid, Tommy Kaye Signed Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 338 Win magnum
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue/gold/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1569
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 283
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1957 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver Tommy Kaye. Ramped beaded blade front and two folding leaf rear sights, single gold band at the muzzle, floral scrollwork near the breech, and two gold bands at the breech. The receiver and scope bases show attractive scroll and border work with gold inlay around the receiver tang. The bottom metal and floorplate are coin finished and display floral scroll surrounding a scene of three kudu (one male, two female) in a grassland and a single impala on the trigger guard. The underside is signed "T. J. KAYE". Highly figured, multi-point checkered stock with contrasting forend tip, lion's head scrimshawed grip cap, cheek piece, and Pachmayr recoil pad. Includes a Redfield 3-9x scope.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as embellished by Master Engraver Tommy Kaye, retaining 99% blue, gold, and coin finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering. The scope optics are sharp. Mechanically excellent.



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