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Winchester Model 70 'Pre-64' 6.5x55mm #860

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 70 'Pre-64' 6.5x55mm #860
Custom bolt action sporting rifle built on a low serial numbered pre-'64 Winchester model 70 rifle, currently chambered in 6.5x55mm Mauser. Includes original receipt from Paul Jaeger Inc. detailing custom gunsmithing performed on this rifle referenced by serial number. Listed gunsmithing performed includes barrel work, a custom stock, & scope mounting; rifle has been subsequently rebarreled, and a different scope installed. Barrel is approx 24" medium-heavy contour, with hooded ramp front sight. Receiver has a Lyman rear peep sight, and a Griffin & Howe style quick detachable side scope mount, currently mounting a vintage 3-9x scope with adjustable objective lens and fine crosshair. Stock is deluxe walnut with fancy figure and black forend tip (appears to be ebony wood, with some slight shrinkage); styling is typical "American Classic" with round cross section forearm, rounded tip, cheek piece for right handed shooter; stock is checkered at wrist in a single panel that wraps across top to both sides, and at forend in a single panel that wraps across bottom to both sides. Length of pull is approx 13-1/2". Sling swivel studs, grip cap, and checkered buttplate are all blued steel. Bore is excellent. Retains 95% dark matte blue finish. Wear to bluing is mostly found on sharp edges around bottom metal, buttplate, and on bolt body or other moving parts. Stock is in very good condition, oil finished, with multiple small creases or dings from handling and use; checkering remains sharp and clean. View thru the scope is bright and clear. Scope mount is stamped "Paul Jaeger Jenkintown PA". Condition is NRA Fine ***C&R Firearm***