WINCHESTER MODEL 70 PRE-64 270 WIN CALIBER
$11,100.00
- For Sale From: James Wayne Firearms (FFL)|
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Founded in 1866, Winchester revolutionized the firearm industry with the development of repeating rifles. The company’s legacy spans over a century, gaining fame for its hunting rifles and shotguns. Winchester became a symbol of American innovation, producing firearms that were both reliable and advanced for their time.
Notable models include the Winchester Mo…
Winchester Model 70 Pre 64 Exhibition Quality Custom Engraved Gold inlaid Relief carved stock 270 win caliber ... 24" Barrel ... LOA 44 1/2" ... LOP 13 1/2" ... DAC 2" ... DAH 2 1/2" ... 9lbs 2oz empty weight ... Trigger is a very crisp 3lbs 7oz ... Minox ZA 5 1.5-8x32 ... custom rings and mounts ... sling attachments
This rifle was sent to Pachmayr and was upgraded with high quality relief engraving and gold inlays along with a carved custom stock.
The 24" barrel is round contour, has a bright bore, and retains 99% of the original high quality finish. Showing only minor high edge wear and few scattered handling marks. The barrel was manufactured without a rear sight and has a hooded gold beaded blade front sight on a stippled ramp. The barrel is stamped with third style inscription and with the oval "W/P" proof mark on the left rear.
The receiver has extensive floral scroll engraving with a gold inlaid deer on each side of the front receiver ring in a wooded scene, a gold inlaid bust of a ram on the left rear and a gold inlaid bust of a mountain goat on the right rear. The left front of the receiver is also stamped with a proof mark. The left receiver wall is stamped "WINCHESTER" and the serial number has been marked on the top of the right side of the receiver.
There are scope mounts and rings that are engraved with an acorn and oak leaf motif along with a gold inlaid bust of a bear on the front ring and a gold inlaid bust of a bison on the rear ring. The floor plate is beautifully engraved with two moose fighting in a wooded scene surrounded by floral scroll engraving. The trigger guard, muzzle end of the barrel, breech end of the barrel and bolt knob are all engraved with an acanthus floral scroll.
The extractor is jeweled, the bolt body is electro penciled with the matching serial number on the bottom and has the late style safety. A trigger shoe is installed.
Mounted on a nicely figured, checkered walnut pistol grip stock with floral scroll carving around the edges of the checkering, sling swivels, a raised cheekpiece, a carved ivory grip cap and a serrated horn buttplate.
The stock is excellent with 99% original varnish remaining and showing a few scattered minor dings and handling marks. The checkering and carvings are sharp. The scope is excellent with a few minor marks and clear optics. The markings and engraving are sharp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
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