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FN DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
FN DELUXE SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.
Cal. 270 Win. S# 17489. These rifles were imported between 1947 & 1963 & are of very high quality. This rifle has 24" bbl. w/out sights, stamped w/ Belgian proofs. Large ring Model 98 type action w/ solid side wall & contoured bridge has FN logo on top & makers name & address on left side. Bright polished bolt w/ classic swept handle has early type shroud w/ low scope safety. Bottom metal has hand detachable floorplate w/ pushpin release. Plain European walnut capped pistol grip stock measures 13 3/4" over FN embossed horn buttplate. Stock features left hand cheekpiece & sling loops. Point pattern checkering is at forend & grip. Grip checkering has carved beaded border at base. Rifle is mounted w/ Lyman Challenger 4 X scope in Redfield rings & one piece base. CONDITION: fine. Metal parts retain over 90% original blue. Stock has nearly all of what appears to be a very light refinish w/ some marks & knocks. Receiver sight has been removed from rifle leaving obvious removal of wood on right side. Toe is chipped & has been rounded. Bore is very fine, sharp & shiny. Scope is fine w/ some light marks, optically clear. (20-822/MGM146). CURIO. $500-1,000.