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Winchester 70 .22 Hornet SN: 7892

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Winchester 70 .22 Hornet SN: 7892
‘Pre-64’ Scarce and desirable controlled round feed bolt action sporting rifle chambered in .22 Hornet. Manufactured in New Haven, CT circa 1937. Features a blued finish, 24” round tapered barrel, ramped blade front sight with brass bead, blank inserted into the rear sight dovetail, Lyman 66 receiver sight, serrated curved trigger, three-position type 1 safety on the rear on the bolt, swept-back bolt handle, five-round internal box magazine with hinged floorplate and hand checkered semi-pistol grip walnut stock with sling swivel studs, knurled steel buttplate & 13 9/16” LOP. The receiver bridge has been drilled & tapped in three places, all have filler screws. Matching serial numbers on the receiver and bolt (possibly forced matched). Rifle retains approximately 85% of its original blued finish showing scattered minor wear and heavy finish loss on the bottom metal. The action is mechanically sound, the bore is bright, the markings are sharp, and the walnut stock are good+ with minor imperfections & dings on the right side above the floorplate. Not high condition but an honest rifle with normal use and age.
Condition is NRA Very Good+
** Modern Firearm **
** C&R Eligible **