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Lot #3453
Lot #3455

Lot 3454: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Rifle

Exhibition Quality Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable .375 Magnum

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3454: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Rifle

Exhibition Quality Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable .375 Magnum

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500

Exhibition Quality Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle in Desirable .375 Magnum

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 70
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 375 Magnum
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: fancy checkered/carved wa
Item Views: 1042
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 284
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1954 and subsequently embellished, with the standard Winchester address along with model and caliber designation on the left side of the barrel. Hooded and ramped beaded blade front and receiver mounted Lyman adjustable peep rear sights with a filled dovetail on the barrel. The barrel shows multiple gold band inlays and borders with floral engraving at the breech and high relief gold inlay bear on the chamber. Extensive floral scroll engraving and gold inlaid borders on the receiver and floorplate with a high relief elk on the floorplate. The bolt body and magazine follower are jeweled. Mounted with a finely figured, multi-point checkered, relief carved border, pistol grip stock with ebony forend, metal pistol grip cap, and red Pachmayr recoil pad with leather backing.

Rating Definition:

Near mint overall as custom embellished/upgraded to current configuration, retaining 99% of custom blue/gold inlaid finish with light handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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