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Pre-64 Win. Super Grade African M.70 BA Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:8,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pre-64 Win. Super Grade African M.70 BA Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Pre-64 Winchester Super Grade African Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle, #381346, .458 Win. mag. cal., 25'' barrel, blue finish, jeweled bolt and magazine follower, checkered cheekpiece walnut stock, with ''Super Grade'' to magazine floorplate. Correct Express leaf rear sight, with hooded white bead front sight. Mfg'd 1956, first year of production with 1200 mfg'd. This exact firearm is pictured on pages 79 & 168 of ''The Rifleman's Rifle'', by Roger C. Rule. This example pre-dates Winchester literature advertising this rifle in this configuration. Condition is excellent showing little use and very light marks from handling. Est.: $8,000-$12,000. (C&R)