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Lot 3581:Eleven Consecutive Winchester Ultra Set Model 70 Rifles

December 11th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3581:Eleven Consecutive Winchester Ultra Set Model 70 Rifles

December 11th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Eleven Boxed Spectacular Factory Engraved Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered "Ultra Set" of Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Bolt Action Rifles

A) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .222 Rem Caliber

Each of these Ultra Grade Model 70 rifles is chambered in a different caliber, which further enhances the rarity of this set. The Ultra Grade rifles were made to be sold as individual rifles and all production rifles were chambered in .270 Winchester. There were only a few of these sets ever manufactured and each of the eleven rifles in this set are chambered in a different desirable caliber. All rifles are consecutively serial numbered with a special "UG" serial number and all are signed "Bottega C. Giovanelli" on the top left of the receiver. This rifle features a barrel manufactured without sights. The right rear is marked "ULTRA SET" and the left side is marked with the standard two line Model 70 XTR marking. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. The receiver is engraved with a very fine floral scroll pattern with gold inlaid border accents. The left receiver wall has gold inlaid "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" and the right front of the receiver has the serial number in gold. The floor plate, trigger guard and grip cap are engraved with the same floral scroll design, as well as a big horn ram in the center of the floor plate with gold bordering. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. Jeweled bolt and follower, with floral scroll engraving on the bolt handle. Mounted with an attractively figured American black walnut stock, fancy bordered checkered forearm with Schnabel forend, and pistol grip with engraved grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box. Rifles "A"-"J" in this lot is also accompanied by a letter from Winchester. The letter congratulates the buyer on selecting the Model 70 which is part of a unique set of 11 rifles consecutively serial numbered, chambered in 11 different calibers and known as the "ULTRA SET". The work was done in the Model 21 Custom Shop, the components of this model had been custom fitted and finished by hand and that the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Ultra Grade 1 of 1000 barrel was replaced with a standard barrel in a specific caliber. The letter tells of the markings and it authenticates the caliber, serial number and completion date.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge222 Rem
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

B) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .223 Remington

This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The barrel is manufactured without sights and in addition to the standard markings is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. 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 fine figured American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge223 Rem
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

C) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .22-250 Rem Caliber

This rifle features a barrel manufactured without sights and in addition to the standard markings is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. The receiver is nicely floral scroll engraved with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. 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. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The follower and bolt are jeweled, with floral scroll engraving on the bolt handle. Mounted with a nice tiger striped American black walnut pistol grip stock with a Schnabel forend, fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge22-250 Rem
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

D) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .243 Win Caliber

This rifle features a barrel manufactured without sights. In addition to the standard markings the right rear is marked "ULTRA SET" and the top at the breech is marked with the Winchester oval proof. Featuring a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. 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 fine figured American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge243 Win
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

E) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .257 Roberts Caliber

The barrel is manufactured without sights and in addition to the standard markings is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. 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 an American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge257 Roberts
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

F) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .25-06 Rem Caliber

This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. 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. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The barrel is manufactured without sights, the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof and in addition to the standard markings, is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. 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, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge25-06
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

G) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in 7 mm Mauser Caliber

This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The barrel is manufactured without sights and in addition to the standard markings, is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. 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 an American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm, Schnabel forend and checkered wrist area, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge7x57/ 7mm Mauser
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

H) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .30-06 Springfield Caliber

The barrel is manufactured without sights and in addition to the standard markings is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. 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 configured, tiger stripe, dark American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge30-06 Springfield
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

I) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .308 Win Caliber

This rifle features a barrel manufactured without sights. The left rear is marked with the standard two line markings and in addition "ULTRA SET" is marked on the right rear. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. 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. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. Jeweled bolt and follower, with floral scroll engraving on the bolt handle. Mounted with an American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge308 Win
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

J) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight Rifle in .300 Win Magnum Caliber

This rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The top of the receiver is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The barrel is manufactured without sights and in addition to the standard markings, is marked "ULTRA SET" on the right rear. The top of the barrel at the breech end is marked with the Winchester oval proof. 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 configured American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge300 Win magnum
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302

K) Winchester Model 70 Ultra Grade Featherweight 1 of 1,000 Rifle in .270 Win Caliber

This rifle differs slightly from the other 10 in this lot, in that it is marked in gold "1 of 1,000" on the right rear of the barrel and two gold inlaid bands around the muzzle. The rifle features a fine floral scroll engraved receiver with gold inlaid border accents, gold "WINCHESTER/-TRADE MARK-" on the left wall and serial number in gold on the right side of the receiver ring. The barrel is manufactured without sights, 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 an American black walnut pistol grip stock with fancy bordered checkered forearm and wrist, Schnabel forend, grip cap, solid rubber Winchester recoil pad and sling swivel studs. With original box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine. This is a scarce opportunity to own one of only 8 complete sets of these collectible Winchester Model 70's "Ultra Sets"!
Details
ManufacturerU.S. Repeating Arms Company
Model70 XTR
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge270 Win
Barrel22 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4533
Catalog page302
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